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Fluid fitting coupling system

  • US 5,937,885 A
  • Filed: 02/26/1997
  • Issued: 08/17/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A fluid fitting coupling system comprising:

  • a. a first fluid fitting assembly having a first fluid fitting body, a central axis, and a first fluid passageway;

    b. a first rotationally engagable axial retainer to which said first fluid fitting assembly is responsive;

    c. a second fluid fitting assembly having a second fluid fitting body, a central axis, and a second fluid passageway;

    d. a second rotationally engagable axial retainer to which said second fluid fitting assembly is responsive and which is capable of engaging said first rotationally engagable axial retainer;

    e. a coupling seal established between said first and second fluid fitting assemblies;

    f. at least one axially movable valve which is within one of said fluid fitting assemblies and which is responsive to rotation of said first and second fitting assemblies with respect to each other; and

    g. a rotational guide which restrains said axially movable valve against rotation about said central axis.

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