Abstract: A coupling assembly for connecting adjacent ends of conduits, primarily used for aircraft fuel lines having redundant locking features is provided. This coupling can be manipulated with one hand and includes a central tine and laterally spaced locking tines which engage a mating channel for locking the coupling in secured relationship. Indicia is provided across the locking tines which is not visible when the coupling assembly is completely and securely closed. The coupling assembly can be manipulated with one hand and has viewing ports to be sure that all parts are in place. Also, the tines and guide members are configured to create a force between the two with a longitudinal component tending to open the assembly.

Abstract: A fuel injection line for an internal combustion engine is provided at least one of its ends with a compression nipple formed thereon by upsetting, with a sealing taper portion having a sealing surface at a taper angle relative to the axis of the nipple. The taper portion, with plastic deformation of its sealing surface, serves for sealing against a hollow taper surface, with a corresponding taper angle, of a co-operating portion which is harder than the sealing surface of the nipple. Its rearward bearing surface which is intended for bearing against a hollow taper surface of a cap nut for fixing the nipple is in the form of a spherical segment which blends into the outside peripheral surface of the adjoining pipeline by way of a rounded portion.

Abstract: An improvement to a pipe joint gland utilizes a pair of radially extending ribs formed at each boss separated at about 90.degree. from each other and a second pair of ribs extending from the bosses along the circumference of the pipe joint gland. Each rib slopes downwardly from the top of the boss to the surface of the gland. The ribs are arranged in a non-parallel, non-intersecting fashion which provides improved radial and annular rigidity to the gland.

Abstract: A mechanical pipe joint comprising a substantially cylindrical body integrally formed with a plurality of pipe restraining members, and a plurality of pipe clamping members, each comprising at least one block slidably engaged with a pipe restraining member, a compressible gasket for graduating suddenly applied forces, and restraining bolts. The clamping system, acting to distribute the clamping forces on a large portion of the surface area of a pipe, simultaneously absorbs and graduates suddenly applied forces, preventing failure of the pipe point.