Push-to-connect fitting with release assistance assembly and device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9322496
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14664121

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A push-to-connect fitting release assistance assembly, device and method allows for simplified manual operation of a push-to-connect fitting through a clip device capable of manual fit around a fitting adapted for such use. In various embodiments, the clip device comprises a base portion and first and second leg portions, where the leg portions are adapted to provide a gradually increasing or decreasing axial pressure to a release pusher member included as part of the fitting assembly. In various embodiments, the main body component of the fitting is adapted with axially inner, intermediate and outer portions that provide a snug mechanical fit with the clip device.

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  • QUICK FITTING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crompton, David B Tiverton, US 53 577
Dias, Libardo Ochoa Pawtucket, US 55 481

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