Pipe joints or couplings – Packed – Cam
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Hewitt, James M (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Packed
Cam
C285S359000, C285S395000, C285S379000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07984933
ABSTRACT:
An assembly comprises a multi-use torque fitting, a length of tubing, and a compressible ferrule, wherein the assembly is configured to couple an end of the length of tubing to a port of a fluid-handling device in a hermetically sealed or substantially leak-proof manner. Generally, the fitting is configured to provide a degree of compression to the compressible ferrule sufficient to prevent fluid leakage at the ferrule/port interface. This fitting generally comprises a threaded body portion and a torque-limiting body portion, wherein the threaded body portion and the torque-limiting body portion are arranged concentrically along a longitudinal axis of the fitting.
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Diba Industries Inc.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Hewitt James M
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