Abstract: An improved fluid conduit union and method for hammerless attachment apparatus for hammerless coupling the ends of abutting fluid conduits, such as pipe, hoses, or attachment fitting conduits, comprising a ring-shaped conduit receptacle assembly threadedly engaged and fixed on a female fitting at one conduit end and a cylindrical ring-shaped locking assembly positioned around a male fitting at the other conduit end. The ring-shaped locking assembly has a lock ring positionable by a rotatable locking ring nut threadedly engaging the ring-shaped conduit receptacle. Rotation of the locking ring nut translates the lock ring against the male fitting and firmly seats the male fitting at one conduit end to the female fitting at the other conduit end where they are locked in place, all without rotation of either fluid conduit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus used for connecting adjoining conduit segments in oil and gas well operations is disclosed. The apparatus and method discloses use of a receptacle assembly attached to one conduit segment and stinger assembly attached to a second conduit segment. A rotatable wheeled hub threadably joins the stinger assembly to the receptacle assembly. The conduit connection ends of the stinger assembly and the receptacle assembly may be configured to accommodate a variety of common types of conduit connections such as Chiksan, hose, pipe, tubing, casing, flanges, hubs and other conduits for conveying media.