Tank fitting and method of use
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1. A tank fitting comprising:
- a longitudinal stepped internal bore passing through first and second ends of the tank fitting, the internal bore having first and second diameters respectively defining first and second sockets of a female-end region of the tank fitting adjacent the first end, the internal bore further having a third diameter that forms an internal diameter of a male-end region of the tank fitting adjacent the second end, the male-end region adapted to be received within a fitting or a pipe for bonding thereto;
a flange disposed between the first and second ends;
external threads disposed between the flange and the first end;
a gasket disposed between the flange and the first end so as to abut the flange;
a stud protruding from a face of the flange toward the first end and passing completely through the gasket; and
a nut threadably attachable to the external threads, the nut comprising an annular groove into which the stud extends when the nut is threadably attached to the external threads.
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Abstract
Tank fittings are provided. A tank fitting has a coupling. The coupling includes a flange disposed between a first end and a second end of the coupling. External threads are disposed between the flange and the first end. A gasket is disposed on the coupling between the flange and the first end of the coupling so as to abut the flange. The tank fitting also includes a nut that is threadably attachable to the external threads of the coupling.
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1. A tank fitting comprising:
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a longitudinal stepped internal bore passing through first and second ends of the tank fitting, the internal bore having first and second diameters respectively defining first and second sockets of a female-end region of the tank fitting adjacent the first end, the internal bore further having a third diameter that forms an internal diameter of a male-end region of the tank fitting adjacent the second end, the male-end region adapted to be received within a fitting or a pipe for bonding thereto; a flange disposed between the first and second ends; external threads disposed between the flange and the first end; a gasket disposed between the flange and the first end so as to abut the flange; a stud protruding from a face of the flange toward the first end and passing completely through the gasket; and a nut threadably attachable to the external threads, the nut comprising an annular groove into which the stud extends when the nut is threadably attached to the external threads. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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