Conduit connector and method

Details Conduit connector and method Conduit connector and method

2005-04-12

2005-04-12

Nicholson, Eric K. (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Deformed

C285S382400, C285S382500, C029S520000, C029S523000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06877779

ABSTRACT:
A conduit connection joint is formed to connect a tube and a fitting body in fluid tight relation. The joint is made by axially compressing the tube in a bore in the fitting body so as to cause formation of an outwardly extending tube bead and at least one inwardly extending tube bead. The engagement of the fitting body and the tube may be further strengthened by a retaining ridge. The retaining ridge may be formed in the fitting body to engage the outwardly extending tube bead to further hold the fitting body and tube in engaged relation.

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