Abstract: A method of a house apportionment of a bonus value is used to pay during play of a bonus game. Entry of the bonus game is achieved during play of an underlying game of chance. The method of house apportionment includes steps of awarding the player a portion of the bonus value for the bonus game and adding the remainder of the bonus value to at least one escrow account available to reward the player or subsequent players.

Abstract: A roping practice apparatus for realistically simulating motion of the head of an animal to train a roper in roping skill. The roping practice apparatus includes: a steering unit drivable and rotatable by a power source; a transmission section rotatable in response to the rotation of the steering unit, the transmission section having a first end mounted on the steering unit and a second end; a universal actuator to which the second end of the transmission section is pivotally connected; and a driven section mounted on the universal actuator and rotatable in response to the rotation of the transmission section. A head model is connected with the driven section and drivable by the driven section to swing back and forth and left and right within a range of 360°.

Abstract: A mechanical seal typically includes gaskets as secondary seals therein. An improved gasket is provided which has a U cup design wherein the gasket is formed with a first spring-energized groove which opens radially and has a deflectable sealing wall which is deflectable axially, and includes a second spring-energized groove which is canted at an angle relative to the axial and radial directions wherein the groove defines a sealing leg which is deflectable at an angle relative to the axial and radial directions. A support ring supports the canted sealing leg along the major extent thereof wherein an end portion of the canted sealing leg is disposed for sealing contact with an axially-extending component surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new kind of a mechanical seal, a so called slide ring seal, which is used, for example, for sealing a shaft space of a centrifugal pump in relation to a pumping space thereof. The present invention especially relates both to centering said mechanical seal and/or fastening said mechanical seal to the casing of said centrifugal pump and a body part used for the attachment. A characterizing feature of a mechanical seal in accordance with the present invention, comprising at least one rotary slide ring unit (24, 24?, 24?), a body part by means of which said seal is attached to said casing (16), and at least one either separate counter ring unit (42, 42?) or a counter ring unit (42, 42?) stationarily attached to said body part, is that said body part (40, 40?) is provided with inclined fastening means (52), by means of which the body part (40, 40?) is tightened to the casing both axially and radially.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seal with non-contact adjacent deflector rings, arranged concentrically to each other, about a common rotation axis, whereby, on a first deflector ring of the deflector rings, at least two axially-adjacent radial lips are embodied an said radial lips are embodied such as not to come into contact with a second deflector ring of the deflector rings and an annular hollow cavity is embodied between two axially-adjacent radial lips and the second deflector ring.

Abstract: A seal structure includes a thick abradable film, thereby improving sealing performance. A seal structure (1) is provided with at least one fin (5) that projects in a ring-shape from a circumferential surface of a rotating shaft (3) and that is provided along an axial direction (L) and a seal member (9) having a ring-shaped sealing surface (19) opposed to the fin (5), and on which an abradable layer (25) is formed by thermally spraying abradable material onto the sealing surface (19), the seal structure (1) is provided with tapered portions (21) inclined in a radial direction (K) at end portions of the sealing surface (19) in the axial direction (L).

Abstract: There is provided a piston ring which can effectively prevent aluminum adhesion phenomenon to the piston ring. The piston ring includes a piston ring main body and a surface coating film on either upper or lower surface of the piston ring main body, or both the upper and lower surfaces of the piston ring. The surface coating film includes heat-resistant resin and copper based powder contained therein.

Abstract: Active seal assemblies employing active materials that can be controlled and remotely changed to alter the seal effectiveness, wherein the active seal assemblies actively change modulus properties such as stiffness, shape orientation, and the like. In this manner, in seal applications tailored for vehicles such as in a vehicle door application, door opening and closing efforts can be minimized yet seal effectiveness can be maximized.

Abstract: Provided is a connecting structure in which it is difficult for a crack to occur, even if a connection location is set in a portion on which concentrated tensile stress may occur. Laminated metal plates are concurrently punched out downward in shape of tongue piece. A depth of punch-out is not smaller than a total thickness of the laminated metal plates. A tongue piece portion is punched out in shape of cantilever beam while a central connection portion is left behind. The tongue piece portion is bent downward in the out-of-plane direction at a connection portion linking to the central connection portion in order that a location of the tongue piece portion in the extension direction on its way is parallel to a bend line. The tongue piece portion is configured to widen in width gradually toward a front end thereof.

Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle, including: (a) a suspension spring; (b) a hydraulic damper; (c) a displacement force generator disposed in parallel with the suspension spring and the damper; and (d) a controller including a damping-force controlling portion for controlling a damping force of the damper and a displacement-force controlling portion for controlling a displacement force of the displacement force generator. The displacement-force controlling portion is configured to execute a sprung-portion vibration damping control for controlling the displacement force, such that the generated displacement force acts as a damping force against sprung-portion vibration.

Abstract: A skiing implement having a simplified structure, comprising an elongated frame which defines, in a central portion, supports for the feet of a user and, at the front end, a head tube for rotary engagement with a steering column; there are also provided a front ski, which is connected to the lower end of the column, and a rear ski, which is connected to the rear end of the frame; the skis are connected so that they can oscillate about substantially horizontal axes.

Abstract: A wheel supporting mechanism for adjusting height of a housing supported by the wheels is provided. The wheel supporting mechanism includes wheels supporting a housing; an axle extending from each of the wheels; a wheel mounting member, which has a bearing rotatably supporting the axle, and which has a first end portion and a second end portion; a pivot supporting portion, which pivotally supports the wheel mounting member in relation to the housing; a pivot restriction member that restricts pivoting of the wheel mounting member by being engaged with a vicinity of the second end portion; and an adjustment member that adjusts a height of the housing in relation to the wheel by restricting a pivoting range of the wheel mounting member by connecting the pivot restriction member to the housing.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a jackhammer trolley comprising a mainframe member with a clamp member at the bottom end and an extension bracket portion at the top end, a base frame member removably attached to the mainframe member by pivoting joints with at least one wheel member removably attached to its bottom, a handle member having a hand lever attached to said top end, and at least one vibration dampener fixed to said top or bottom end of the mainframe member.

Abstract: The invention as presently conceived discloses an apparatus that combines the maneuverability of a heavy-duty two-wheel hand truck with an integral battery-powered lifting system. The base of the sliding frame has two outriggers for enhanced stability. The apparatus is provided with a lifting platform similar to a forklift. The lifting force is provided by a winch which retracts or extends a stainless steel cable with a distal hook. Such an arrangement is capable of lifting thousands of pounds. The winch is powered by an on-board 12 volt deep cycle battery. A control panel is situated on the rear of the hand truck for battery power operation. The apparatus can be used to raise loads slightly for transport in a conventional hand truck manner; or alternatively, the apparatus can be used to lift larger equipment including small vehicles.

Abstract: A medical ventilator cart, for use in hospitals or other medical settings, stores and transports various components of a ventilator system, such as a Breath Delivery Unit, a display monitor, and a compressor. First and second platforms are suspended above a base of the cart and allow the various ventilator cart components to be separately and independently placed on and removed from the cart without the need to move or rearrange any of the other ventilator components. One version of the cart provides an additional compressor platform attached to the base for mounting a compressor below the first platform.

Abstract: A rolling device includes a frame, a rotatable member, a roller and an operating member. The frame is configured for being attached to a device enclosure. The rotatable member is secured to the frame and rotatable about a first axis relative to the frame. The roller is secured to the rotatable member and rotatable about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The operating member is secured to the rotatable member and rotatable about the second axis and capable of rotating the frame about the first axis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a steering apparatus. According to a self-steering apparatus of the present invention, an angle of wheels becomes tilted automatically depending on a slope of a frame in applications for forward two-wheeled vehicle or backward two-wheeled steering apparatus of bicycles, motorcycles, vehicles, and so forth. At the same time, a steering angle is also matched to the tilted direction.

Abstract: A ball joint assembly includes a stud bracket having the shape of a rectangular block, a first ball joint connected to an upper surface of the stud bracket and a second ball joint connected to a lower surface of the stud bracket. The first and second ball joints extend from the stud bracket at an angular displacement of 180 degrees and with a relatively small distance defined therebetween as seen in plan view. The stud bracket comprises a bracket main body having a rectangular shape and integrally including a pair of ball studs extending from the upper and lower surfaces thereof.

Abstract: Forming a recess in an intermediate section in an axis direction of an outer peripheral face of a stabilizer bush allows the contact surface pressure between an inner peripheral face thereof and an outer peripheral face of a torsion portion to be low in a section where the recess is formed. Therefore, when the torsion portion twistedly deforms, slipping against the torsion portion starts from the intermediate section in the axis direction of the stabilizer bush, and the slipping spreads to opposite end parts in the axis direction, thus enhancing the ride comfort of a vehicle. Moreover, open ends of axially opposite end parts of the stabilizer bush, where no recess is formed, are put in intimate contact with the outer peripheral face of the torsion portion, thus preventing sand and mud from entering therefrom.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system (55) is configured so as to contain all of the suspension motion control elements completely within the volume of the road wheel (100) while remotely locating the energy storage device (45) and damping device (42). An upright (60) comprises the spindle (61), brake caliper (105), and structure to hold a main strut shaft (70) parallel to a secondary strut shaft (67). The suspension's motion is controlled by the shafts which slide relative to the sprung part of the vehicle (1). The main strut shaft (70) includes a pumping piston (73). The fluid (91) displaced by the pumping piston (73) flows through a hydraulic connection (47) to a remote suspension module (40) mounted to the sprung part of the vehicle. The remote suspension module (40) hydraulically transmits the wheel motion to the remote energy storage device (45) and damping device (42).

Abstract: An energy transduction and conservation system has a rotatable primary driving arrangement and a rotatable driven arrangement, the driving and driven arrangements cooperating through an energy storage arrangement. The driving arrangement supplies energy to the energy storage arrangement through a one-way driving system which blocks energy release from the energy storage arrangement back to the driving arrangement. Relative rotation of the driving arrangement is transferred to the energy storage arrangement through a first releasable clutch acting on a one-way rotatable hub whereby energy stored is released only through the driven arrangement. A further one-way clutch is actuated by a differential angular rotational speed to disconnect the first releasable clutch and drive the hub at the same time the energy storage arrangement drives the driven arrangement.

Abstract: A device that detachably mounts to the front side of a wheelchair frame, or similar vehicle, to manually lift or otherwise manipulate an occupied wheelchair up and/or down stairs. The manual wheelchair lift attachment comprises a wheelchair attachment portion and a handhold member for lifting that is connected by connecting arms. The wheelchair lift attachment apparatus may be adjustable to be configured with different sized wheelchairs. The invention also relates to a wheelchair having a permanent wheelchair frame that operably accepts a lifting mechanism apparatus. The invention also relates to a method of using the foregoing attachment and permanent configuration to transport an occupied wheelchair up and/or down stairs or otherwise maneuver the occupied wheelchair about other similar obstacles.

Abstract: A wheel-locking suspension fork assembly for a bicycle includes first and second cylinder members coupled by a crosspiece disposed above a wheel, and a coupling joint turnably mounted on the first cylinder member and connected to a latch rod that is moved to be retained to a first catch unit on the first cylinder member so as to permit the wheel to freely rotate, or to a second catch unit on the second cylinder member so as to position between spokes of the wheel to lock the wheel. A key-operated lock is disposed in the coupling joint to be displaceable to a locking position where the latch rod is retained in the second catch unit.

Abstract: A bicycle rear wheel axle positioning device includes a rod having a curved surface and a flat surface. The rod is connected with a seat stay and a chain stay. A clamp member has a clamp portion and the rod extends through a passage in the clamp portion, wherein the periphery of the passage is corresponding to the curved surface and the flat surface. A first resilient portion and a second resilient portion extend from the clamp portion, respectively. The rear wheel axle is inserted into one side of the clamp portion and the clamp member is movable along the rod. The other side of the clamp portion includes a protrusion which is engaged with one of positioning grooves defined in the curved surface of the rod when the axle is moved to a desired position and a fastening member extends through the two resilient portions.

Abstract: The trailer hitch alignment device aligns a trailer hitch onto a hitch ball from beneath both the trailer hitch and the hitch ball. The device includes an elongated strap that includes a hook, which temporarily hooks onto a bracket located beneath the hitch ball. The bracket bolts under the hitch ball. An alignment device is attached beneath the tongue of the trailer, and can rotate vertically there under and upon which the elongated strap wraps around, and in turn raises the trailer hitch to an elevation above the ball hitch. A hand crank located atop the tongue of the trailer, but behind the trailer hitch is manually wound to align the trailer hitch atop the hitch ball.

Abstract: A baby trailer towing connector formed of a first connector, a second connector, a buffer bar and a spring member for the connection of a baby trailer to a baby bicycle is disclosed. The second connector has a connection frame attached to the top wall and opposing sidewalls of the holder block of the first connector and secured thereto by a pin, assuring connection stability and avoiding breaking of the pin during a towing operation.

Abstract: A hitch pin assembly includes a first pin having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end. A second pin extends from the longitudinal axis in close proximity to the first end. A third pin extends from the longitudinal axis in close proximity to the first end. A fourth pin extends from the longitudinal axis in close proximity to the second end. The first pin is configured to be received between a hitched position and an unhitched position in a member having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hitch area positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion. Upon installation of the second pin and the fourth pin to the first pin, travel of the first pin along the longitudinal axis is restricted in each of opposed directions so that the hitch pin assembly cannot be removed from the member.

Abstract: A gliding board including a primary core positioned between a lower sub-assembly and an upper sub-assembly, the upper sub-assembly and the lower sub-assembly including at least one first upper reinforcement and one first lower reinforcement, respectively, extending longitudinally over at least two thirds of the length of the gliding board, and further including a frictional damping arrangement. The damping arrangement includes a blade having a thickness of less than 2 mm and a structure that enables the sliding of at least one of the ends of the blade. The damping arrangement is positioned between the first lower reinforcement and the first upper reinforcement, and the distance separating the damping arrangement from the first upper reinforcement, or from the first lower reinforcement can range, for example, between 0 mm and four times the thickness of the blade.

Abstract: A collapsible structure for baby strollers includes a main frame including two first support rods, each first support rod having an engaging member which includes a protrusion, and a connection part which includes a first hook. Two handles are pivotally connected to the two engaging members respectively, and the two handles are provided with two locking units. Each locking unit includes a first connection member extending through a pull member, a second connection member extending through a restriction member and a third connection member extending through a positioning hole of each handle to be contacted with a resilient member located in a space in each locking unit. The restriction member includes a recess operatively engaged with the protrusion when unfolding the stroller, and a second hook securely engaged with the first hook when the stroller is folded.

Abstract: A caster includes a housing, a rotating member, and a caster. The housing defines an accommodation space having an open bottom end. The rotating member is disposed within the housing, and is rotatable between first and second angular positions. The caster is co-rotatable with the rotating member. One of the housing and the rotating member has first and second engaging portions. The other one of the housing and the rotating member has a third engaging portion, which engages the first engaging portion so that the caster is unfolded and disposed outwardly of the housing when the rotating member is at the first angular position and which engages the second engaging portion so that the caster is folded and disposed at a folded position and within the accommodation space when the rotating member is at the second angular position.

Abstract: The stroller includes a frame having at least one front leg, at least one rear leg, and at least one wheel mounted on each leg. The frame defines front and rear portions and right and left sides. The stroller also includes a seat having a seat base and a seat back pivotally mounted to the frame. The seat back has a front surface, a rear surface, a top portion and a bottom portion and is rotatable relative to the frame between at least one substantially upright or reclined back support position and a travel seat support position wherein the top portion of the seat back extends towards the front portion of the frame and is capable of supporting a travel seat thereon.

Abstract: Mounting assemblies can be used to retain an inflatable airbag cushion in a packaged configuration and attach the cushion to a vehicle structure. The mounting assemblies can have a mounting bracket and a wrapping member. The assemblies can also have a connecting member that connects the mounting bracket to the wrapper. The mounting bracket is attached to a vehicle structure and the wrapping member wraps and retains the cushion after it has been rolled and/or folded. During airbag deployment, the wrapping member releases the cushion so that it can be fully inflated and the mounting structure continues to anchor the cushion to the vehicle structure.

Abstract: A fastening device for the airbag, in particular a window airbag, is provided, having a retainer to which the airbag can be fastened and that has an opening through which a mounting stud can be passed. Fastened to the retainer is a slide element that can be slid from an open position into a fastened position and the stud is captured in the opening by the slide in the fastened position.

Abstract: An airbag door connecting structure of a passenger seat of a vehicle may include a crash pad formed with interior finishing material of a dash board extending over a front surface of a passenger seat; a housing disposed to a lower portion of the crash pad, wherein a space is defined between the housing and the crash pad in which a passenger airbag (PAB) is installed; a chute coupled to the crash pad by vibration welding outside the housing and couples the housing to the crash pad; and an airbag door disposed in the chute and covering the space of the housing, the airbag door having a hinge portion which is bent inwards so as to elastically rotate about a coupling portion of the hinge portion outwards by the passenger airbag in a crash accident of the vehicle, wherein the coupling portion is coupled to the housing and to the chute.

Abstract: A bag holder has a plurality of engagement holes about parts to which an airbag device is attached. Each engagement hole has a first long inner wall surface and a second long inner wall surface that extend along a substantially tangential direction of a circle the center of which coincides with the central axis of the bag holder, or of an opening. Engagement claws of a pad cover each include an insertion portion inserted into one of the engagement holes and a claw portion protruding from the lower end of the insertion portion toward the first long inner wall surface. The bag holder has integrally formed fastening pieces, each of which includes a support portion and a pair of coupling portions. The support portion is located in the vicinity of one of the engagement holes, and the coupling portions connect the support portion to the corresponding second long inner wall surface at several positions.

Abstract: An airbag is composed a first airbag which is formed in a manner that a plurality of frame bodies of a substantially same triangle ring shape are horizontally aligned with respective central space portions of the frame bodies communicated with each other and connected with no gap, and a second airbag which is formed in a manner that the central space portions of the air bag body are blocked with blocking members. When the first airbag is deployed and inflated with gas generated by an inflator in a triangle ring shape upon a collision, air from the atmosphere is taken in to the central space portions of the first airbag from check valves and intake-exhaust holes, and the second air bag is deployed and inflated by using the airbag body as an outer frame and retaining the air inside thereof.

Abstract: A airbag arranged on a vehicle roof for protecting the occupant located under which includes a cushion (11), a gas generator (13) and an outer cover (17) with a weakened area (45) to allow cushion (11) exit, further comprising an inner casing (23) including a fixing area (31) for fixing it to a vehicle roof header (29), an area (33) for housing the generator (33) and a diffusion channel (35) for diffusing the gas into the cushion (11), having a first portion (51) of the cushion (11) located along the inner contour of the inner casing (33) such that the gas is received in the initial area of the diffusion channel (35) and a second portion (53) located, in the folded state, in an enclosure demarcated by at least portions of the inner casing (33) and outer cover (17).

Abstract: A curtain airbag system includes a sail panel. The sail panel may be attached with an inflatable curtain of the curtain airbag system.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle, the inflatable cushion having: a first cushion section formed from a first sheet of material secured to a second sheet of material, the first cushion section having a plurality of separate inflatable cells each of which having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas; an internal passageway formed in the first cushion section, the internal passageway linking and fluidly coupling to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells via the inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells, the internal passageway being formed by an upper portion of the first sheet of material and an upper portion of the second sheet of material; a fabric diffuser member secured in the internal passageway, the fabric diffuser member being configured to supply the inflation gas to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells; and means for restricting fluid flow between the plurality of inflatable cells by limiting fluid flow between an exterior port

Abstract: A gas generating system includes an outer housing portion defining a chamber therein, an end closure coupled to the housing portion to close the chamber, and a resilient seal positioned between the housing portion and the end closure to seal the chamber. The system is configured to permit a flow of pressurized gas from the chamber to an exterior of the outer housing portion along at least a portion of the seal.

Abstract: A removable handrail system for recreational vehicles and similar vehicles is herein disclosed, located and installed along side steps of said vehicles and used to access the door or other similar location. It is intended for use on motor homes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, truck campers and virtually any vehicle which utilizes one (1) or more steps for access and comprises a hitch-like receiver assembly that mounts on the side of the step assembly directly underneath the door or upper platform. The handrail slides into the receiver and is secured via a locking bolt. The handrail is adjustable to compensate for varying grades. When fully installed, the device is supported at two (2) points and forms a very stable handrail for entering and exiting the vehicle. It is quickly installed and removed with a minimum of tools and can be stored in a narrow storage compartment when not in use.

Abstract: A device for lifting and attaching a wide-base truck tire and wheel to the frame of a road tractor. The device includes a support structure attached to the frame of the vehicle, a channel-shaped support beam attached to a frame of a tractor, a hoist comprising a lifting mechanism, and a structure for holding a wide-base truck tire in conjunction with the channel-shaped support beam.

Abstract: A shoulder anchor device is provided with a shoulder anchor (38) in which is formed an insert-through hole (40) through which a webbing (24) is inserted, and a slide plate (50) covering a vehicle cabin interior side of the shoulder anchor. A gap between an upper edge portion (52a) of an opening portion (52) at the slide plate (50) and a supporting region (42) that supports the webbing (24) at the shoulder anchor, is such that A>B where A is a gap dimension at a front portion side in a vehicle longitudinal direction and B is a gap dimension at a rear portion side in the vehicle longitudinal direction. A rear portion (152a) in the vehicle longitudinal direction at the upper edge portion (52a) is formed at a position at which, when the webbing (24) is twisted, the rear portion (152a) abuts a twisted portion of the webbing and correction of the twisted portion is possible.

Abstract: A base for a slalom pole or ski pole having brush bristles extending from an acircular axially extending base, preferably having a polygonal or hexagonal configuration, the bristles extending from a circular surface adjoining a circular brush section. The base can also be used as a pole anchor.

Abstract: A skateboard with sail assembly, comprising a skateboard having first and second ends and a through hole. The through hole is positioned in between the first and second ends. A removable post assembly projects from the through hole. A pedal clamp assembly is mounted onto the removable post assembly. A handle bar assembly is also mounted onto the removable post assembly. The skateboard with sail assembly may be utilized with its sail in a deployed configuration or a retracted configuration. In addition, the post assembly may be completely removed so that the skateboard may be utilized on its own.

Abstract: In a connection structure of a tubular connection member and a joint member according to an embodiment, a joint member (20) with a cap nut (30) mounted thereon is connected to a tubular connection member (12) with a spiral ridge (14) and a flange (16). The cap nut (30) has a spiral groove formed in the inner peripheral surface and includes a detent member (35) having a movable portion (36) and an extending portion (37). A spigot portion of the joint member (20) is inserted into the tubular connection member (12), and the cap nut (30) is screwed in. Then, the extending portion (37) of the detent member (35) is locked by a locking protrusion (162) provided on the flange (16) of the tubular connection member (12).

Abstract: A quick connector coupling for use with a fluid line includes a connector body defining a through bore extending from a male reception end of the connector body. The connector body is adapted to operably receive a male member extending through the male reception end of the connector body into the bore. A retainer is releasably coupled to the connector body. The retainer is movable relative to the connector body from an unlatched position to the latched position only when the male member is fully inserted into the body. A separable indicia element is releasably engaged to the retainer and is removable from the retainer only when the retainer is in the latched position.

Abstract: An insertion coupling which can be used for example for a vacuum line consists of an insertion part and a sleeve part (1), wherein a locking element (5), which can be brought into engagement with a retaining rib of the insertion part, and an actuation element (10) are integrally formed on a housing tab (9) which extends in an arc-shaped manner around a longitudinal axis of the sleeve part (1) and can be elastically deflected radially. A movement of the locking element (5) in a radially outward direction and thus a release of the engaged state between the sleeve part (1) and the insertion part is possible by moving the actuation element (10) in an actuation direction (13). A construction which is particularly simple in design is produced owing to the small number of parts. The sleeve part (1) is provided with a window, by means of which a correct engaged state of the locking element with the retaining rib can be visually checked.

Abstract: A quick-connect sanitary fluid connector system provides for connection of a sanitary fluid system to an industry standard, flanged sanitary fitting. The standard fitting is placed in abutting relation to a sanitary gasket and to a first fitting of the quick connector, and at least two eccentric cams operated by cam levers press against the back surface of the standard connector flange, thereby applying pressure to the juncture and forming an abutted sanitary seal which avoids fluid entrapment within the connector. The joining pressure can adjustable by threaded rotation of the first fitting within a connector body. The cam levers can include locking holes and pins for locking the levers in their locking positions. Insertion of the standard fitting can automatically open the cams, and springs can automatically return the cam levers to their locking positions. Spring retracted telescoping cam levers can be automatically latched in their locking positions.

Abstract: An adaptor for converting to a push-to-connect tube fitting/port a standard tube fitting/port body having a threaded portion for threaded attachment of a nut/plug, comprises a coupling nut/plug having an axially inner threaded end portion for threaded attachment to the threaded portion of the fitting/port body; a tube sealing member contained within the nut/plug for sealing to a tube having a locking surface spaced from the end of the tube; and a retention device retained in the nut/plug, which nut/plug has at an axially outer end thereof a central opening through which the tube can be inserted into the coupling nut/plug, whereby the locking surface can be engaged by the retention device to prevent axial withdrawal of the tube from the coupling nut/plug once inserted; wherein sealing and retention of the tube is effected within the confines of the coupling nut/plug and separate from and without requiring modification of the standard tube fitting/port body.