Patents Assigned to MWM Distributors
  • Patent number: 6039361
    Abstract: A plumbing compression fitting for use in coupling a first pipe end of a first pipe to an opposing end of a second pipe includes a coupling housing defining a flow passage therethrough, and having a first pipe securing end for engaging the first end of the first pipe, and a second pipe securing end for engaging the end of the second pipe, the flow passage dimensioned to accommodate the ends of the pipes and having a first cross-sectional area. A capture nut has an axial opening in communication with the passageway and is dimensioned to accommodate the first pipe, the capture nut defining an annular seat and being configured to threadably engage the first pipe securing end of the coupling housing. A grab ring has a circumference and is dimensioned be received in the capture nut, an inner grab surface is dimensioned to circumscribe the first pipe and an outer surface configured to engage the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: MWM Distributors
    Inventor: Oswald P. J. Meli