Abstract: A coupling for connecting fluid lines primarily for use in the automotive field comprised of a male end, a female end, and a one piece retaining element. The male end has an extending portion that is received in the female member and a conjoined attachment element made up of a one piece retaining ring with one or more leaf springs that engage with the female end upon connection. During engagement, the leaf springs are biased apart by a chamfer collar on the receiving end of the female member. The outward turned portion of the leaf springs provides a rounded edge for ease of engagement of the members, and has a means for manually releasing the connection simply by depressing a lever extension of the extended leaf arms. One or more O-ring seals are embodied to form a fluid tight connection, and once connected; the male and female members are swivelable.

Abstract: Connector assemblies for use with tubular conduits which mate with a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit is disclosed. The connector assemblies include a latch having an inwardly extending projection which seats in behind an outwardly projection portion contained on the tubular conduit to retain the conduit within the housing. The latch thus provides a mechanism for establishing that the tubular conduit has been fully inserted within the housing upon connection.

Abstract: A connector assembly for use with tubular conduits which mate with a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit is disclosed and includes a latching mechanism which is pivotally attached to the housing. The latching mechanism is pivotally rotated to engage an annular projection contained on the tubular conduit to retain the conduit within the housing. Additionally, the connector assembly may be provided with dual latching mechanisms.

Abstract: A connector assembly for use with tubular conduits which mate with a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit is disclosed and includes a coupling mechanism including a collar which is attachable over the housing and a pivotable stirrup which extends from the collar and engages an irregularity such as an annular projection or groove contained on the tubular conduit to retain the conduit within the housing. The coupling mechanism also provides a check mechanism for visually inspecting the connector assembly to insure that the tubular conduit has been fully connected to the housing.