Push-to-connect fitting systems and methods
US12215812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/091
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipe fitting assembly to allow for connecting of piping elements by inserting into the pipe fitting, and without the necessity of glued, soldered, or threaded connections. The fitting assembly can include a body element having an inlet and an outlet along a longitudinal axis. The body element can include a sealing recession and a retention recession. The fitting assembly can include a scaling ring to be inserted in the sealing recession, a spacer ring to also be inserted in the sealing recession, a grip ring to be inserted in the retention recession, or a retainer ring to be inserted in the retention recession and fixed to the body element.
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