Abstract: The invention relates to a cable screw connection having a cable leadthrough housing which is formed in two parts from a first housing component (10) and a second housing component (11), which components are arranged, during assembly, at a wall aperture on opposite sides of the wall aperture and are releasably connected to one another in order to clamp between them a wall portion surrounding the wall aperture; a cable passage which is formed through the cable leadthrough housing when the first and second housing components (10, 11) are connected to one another; and a cable seal which is formed on the cable leadthrough housing with a sealing body (19) which is formed around the cable passage and accommodates a cable received therein in a sealing manner; wherein the cable leadthrough housing and the sealing body (19) are made of different synthetic materials and the sealing body (19) is formed.

Abstract: A tube coupling comprising having a coupling body with an opened ended throughway to receive a tube. A collet is located in the open end of the through way having a ring and flexible arms extending generally axially of the ring into the throughway. The throughway has a tapered surface convergent towards the open end and the collet arms have heads at their distal ends for engaging the tapered surface and a tube extending through the collet into the throughway to be compressed against the tube by the tapered surface with outward movement of the collet with respect of the throughway to secure the tube in the throughway. A collet lock is formed on the collet, and the collet has a locked rotary position Either the body or the collet has a cam surface and the other has a cam follower.

Abstract: An overshot for removing a fish from a wellbore includes a first catch that attaches to a fishing assembly and one or more additional catches that connect, in sequence, to the first catch. Each catch of the one or more additional catches includes a different internal diameter from other catches of the one or more additional catches. The one or more additional catches are connected, in order, according to their respective internal diameters. The overshot attaches to a top of the fish.

Abstract: A method is presented for optimizing a scan pattern of a LIDAR system on an autonomous vehicle. The method includes receiving first SNR values based on values of a range of the target, where the first SNR values are for a respective scan rate. The method further includes receiving second SNR values based on values of the range of the target, where the second SNR values are for a respective integration time. The method further includes receiving a maximum design range of the target at each angle in the angle range. The method further includes determining, for each angle in the angle range, a maximum scan rate and a minimum integration time. The method further includes defining a scan pattern of the LIDAR system based on the maximum scan rate and the minimum integration time at each angle and operating the LIDAR system according to the scan pattern.

Abstract: A fluid coupler including a ferrule adapter having a body with a receiving bore for receiving a fluid conduit, a stop axially spaced away from the body and configured to engage an end of the fluid conduit, and a connector configured to adjust the axial distance between the body and the stop.

Abstract: An in-line quick connector has a female connector body arranged to receive a male connector body in an interior cavity. The male connector body includes a bifurcated tubular member that includes resilient latching arms co-operable to engage latching members located within the interior cavity of the female connector body. The male connector body and female connector body each further include a raised annular flange. Fixed key members located on the male connector body flange engage slots located on the female connector body flange.

Abstract: A device for the sealed closing of an opening for one or more elongate parts to pass through includes a sealing and/or clamping element with at least two interacting first and second parts that are axially displaceable relative to one another, and a pressure contour acting axially onto the sealing and/or clamping element. A first axial displacement of the pressure contour and an axial displacement of the at least one second part relative to the at least one first part causes a first change in geometry of the at least one first part transversely to the displacement direction. Also, a further axial displacement of the pressure contour causes a further change in geometry of the at least one first part transversely to the displacement direction such that the opening is sealed around the one or more elongate parts passing therethrough.

Abstract: This document describes fluid coupling devices for fluid handling systems. For example, some embodiments described in this document relate to fluid coupling devices that snap together, and are then secured to each other using a collar and collet mechanism. Some fluid coupling devices described herein are well suited for use in systems that provide fluid cooling for heat generating devices such as computer hardware. The fluid coupling devices described herein are also suitable for many other uses.

Abstract: The present utility model relates to a sleeve connector (100) for joining tubular metal posts (300), comprising locking regions (120) provided with a ring of locking protuberances (121) of height (ht), which corresponds to from 0.15 to 4% of the external diameter (D) of the locking region (120) in order to promote the locking together of the ends of the tubular metal posts (300) by means of the mechanical deformation of the locking protuberances (121).

Abstract: A disposable dental aerosol device has a body having a tip receiving end, a valve receiving end, a central lumen formed between the tip receiving end and the valve receiving end, and a funnel at the tip receiving end, an aerosol capturing port having an aerosol capturing port lumen, and an aerosol capturing port entrance opening formed in the funnel and an aerosol port exit opening formed in the central lumen with the aerosol capturing port lumen spanning between the aerosol capturing port entrance opening and the aerosol capturing port exit opening.

Abstract: An assurance cap, including a first body section including a first connector, a second body section hingedly connected to the first body section and including a second connector, and a plurality of latch fingers extending from at least one of the first body section and the second body section. In a closed position, the second connector is engaged with the first connector to lock the first body section to the second body section.

Abstract: A piping connection unit of a combustion apparatus supplying and discharging air through a duct includes an apparatus-side connecting part, a connecting part and a spacer. The apparatus-side connecting part is to be connected to an air supply part or an exhaust part of the combustion apparatus. The connecting part has a diameter larger than a diameter of the apparatus-side connecting part, and communicates with the apparatus-side connecting part to be connected to a duct to be inserted from an opening part. The spacer is detachably disposed in the connecting part. The spacer is disposed between an inner wall of the connecting part and the duct to be inserted when the duct has a pipe diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the connecting part. The spacer is removed from the connecting part when the duct has a pipe diameter equivalent to the inner diameter of the connecting part.

Abstract: A slide-easy slide seat structure for a portable and liftable rod, that includes: a slide sleeve, a main body, an insertion seat, and a hold tight mechanism. The slide sleeve includes a hollow portion and a through-hole, the main body is fixed to the hollow portion of the slide sleeve, one end of slide sleeve is connected to the insertion seat. Wherein, the hold tight mechanism includes a control sway rod, a movable piece, a hold tight piece, and a restoring spring. One end of the control sway rod is disposed in the main boy, and a central portion of the control sway rod is hinged to the main body. One end of restoring spring is disposed in the main body, and the other end of the restoring spring is connected to the movable piece.

Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other. Corresponding methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fluid connector that connects a first fluid system with a fluid port of a second fluid system for transferring fluids, including gaseous or liquid fluids, between the first and second fluid systems. The fluid connector can be used with differently configured, non-matching threaded fluid ports and allow for misalignment/tipping of the fluid connector to maintain a seal with the fluid port.

Abstract: A connector (10) has a male part (12) connected to a female part (50), and each has a passageway which is coaxial with the other when the parts (12 and 50) are connected. A collet (24) surrounds the male part (12), is coupled thereto, and has an external screwthread which engages an internal screwthread on the female part (50), whereby relative rotation between those screwthreads in a given sense causes the female part (50) to sealingly engage the male part (12). The collet (24) has a slot (40) extending longitudinally with respect to the axis of the screwthreads to enable it to be splayed. A wedge (34) between the male part (12) and the collet (24) is displaceable longitudinally with respect to the axis of the screwthreads to splay the collet (24) and lock the male and female parts (12 and 50) together in a sealing engagement.

Abstract: An exhaust gas-treating device (1) for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, especially of a motor vehicle, has a housing (2), which has a jacket (3) extending circumferentially on the side and two end-side end bottoms (4, 5). Maintenance is simplified with at least one mounting tube (6), which passes through one or the first end bottom (4) and into the outlet end (8) of which a particle filter (7) is plugged axially from the outside, with a deflecting housing (9). The deflecting housing (9) contains a deflecting chamber (10), and has at least one inlet (11) communicating with the deflecting chamber (10) and at least one outlet (12) communicating with the deflecting chamber (10). A fastening device (13) is provided for detachably fastening the respective inlet (11) at the respective outlet end (8) of the mounting tube (6).

Abstract: An adjustable length cable system that can be used in association with transmission of an axial pulling force. The cable system, which can be concealed within and/or behind a structure such as, for example, within an interior region of an entryway device, can accommodate adjustments in the axial lengths of a core wire and a conduit system of the cable system. The core wire can extend through, as well as beyond, the conduit system, and be connected to end fittings and/or connectors that can be used to transmit a pulling force to and/or from one or more components. In some embodiments, the conduit system can include an inner conduit telescopically coupled to an outer conduit such that the axial length of the conduit system is adjustable. Further, the relative axial positions of the inner and outer conduits may be retained by activation of a conduit locking device.

Abstract: A spine derotation system includes bone fixation elements, fixture members, clamps and stabilizers. The clamps can collectively lock together multiple proximal ends of bone fixation elements extending from one lateral side of the spine. The stabilizers may include clamp stabilizers that are configured to couple together two or more clamps to each other so as to facilitate derotation and alignment of multiple vertebrae of a patient's spine. The stabilizers may also include fixture stabilizers that are configured to couple together two fixture members on the same vertebra to facilitate derotation.

Abstract: A pen needle (101) for use with a drug delivery device (100) includes a hub body (113) having internal threads (216) to receive the drug delivery device (100). A post (121) is connected to the hub body (113). A needle (103) is rigidly fixed to the post (121). The post (121) is separable from the hub body (113) such that the needle (103) is removed with the post (121). The fluid path is not disturbed by such removal because the entire needle (103) is removed with the post (121). Removal of only the post (121) and needle (103) reduces the volume of waste required for disposal, thereby increasing the effective capacity of a sharps container.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for securing two conduits together includes a coupling sleeve, a compression nut, and a stop seal ring. The coupling sleeve includes an outwardly-protruding stop flange, and the stop seal ring fits over the coupling sleeve without sliding past the stop flange. The coupling sleeve enters an expanded end of a first conduit until the stop seal ring is squeezed by the stop flange and the conduit. The conduit sleeve is crimped with the first conduit, and the nut with a compression ring therein is screwed onto the conduit sleeve. A second conduit is inserted into the nut and the conduit sleeve, and tightening the nut compresses the compression ring to grip and secure the second conduit. With the stop seal ring squeezed between the stop flange and the first conduit, the coupling assembly protects against rain or other liquids from entering the conduits.

Abstract: A lock ring for use as a one way movement restrictor between two telescopingly arranged tubulars to permit movement in one direction and prevent movement in the other direction of one tubular relative to the other tubular; the lock ring comprising: a profile having one or more formations formed on the outer circumference for engagement with a suitable formation profile formed on the inner circumference of the outer telescopic tubular; and one or more teeth formed on its inner circumference, the teeth being adapted to dig into the outer surface of the inner telescopic member; such that the profile having one or more formations on the outer circumference and/or the said one or more teeth permits the lock ring to be pushed along the outer surface of the inner telescopic tubular when pushed by the outer telescopic tubular in one direction; and is further adapted to dig the teeth into the outer surface of the inner telescopic tubular when the push in said one direction is removed or when it is pushed by the outer

Abstract: Devices and methods for reversibly securing first and second component subs of submersible well pump assembly. First and second component subs are provided with connection end portions which are placed into a sealed abutting relation. A connecting collar is threaded onto the first component sub. A locking groove on the first component sub receives a locking dog therein.

Abstract: Provided is an array substrate for mounting a chip. The array substrate includes a plurality of conductive layers unidirectionally stacked with respect to an original chip substrate; a plurality of insulating layers alternately stacked with the plurality of conductive layers, and electrically separate the plurality of conductive layers; and a cavity having a groove of a predetermined depth with respect to a region including the plurality of insulating layers in an upper surface of the original chip substrate. Accordingly, since the optical device array of a single structure is used as a line source of light, an emission angle emitted from the optical device is great, it is not necessary to form an interval for supplying an amount of light, and a display device can be simply constructed. Further, since it is not necessary to perform soldering a plurality of LED packages on a printed circuit board, a thickness of a back light unit can be reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for coupling with a tube, comprising at least one pressure element for exerting a clamping force on the tube, wherein the said at least one pressure element is one of a series of correspondingly embodied neighboring pressure elements, wherein each pressure element of said series comprises a first pressure element segment and a second pressure element segment, and wherein the first pressure element segment is placed proximally and the second pressure element segment distally with respect to the tube, and that of each pressure element the first pressure element segment is provided with a protrusion extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the tube, and that said protrusion extends into a slot that is provided in a directly neighboring second pressure element segment that forms part of a neighboring pressure element.

Abstract: A hydraulic fluid line coupling system is disclosed. The coupling may include a female fitting, a male fitting, first and second elastomeric seals between the female fitting and male fitting, and a cylindrical collar surrounding the female fitting, male fitting, and first and second elastomeric seals.

Abstract: A split end tube connector connects fiber reinforced composite tubes, and in particular carbon fiber tubes. The tube connector end inserted into the carbon fiber tube is split lengthwise to alleviate peel stresses caused by thermal contraction of the connector as a result of temperature changes. In a preferred embodiment, the split end tube connector is made from a metal, such as aluminum, steel, or titanium.

Abstract: A gravel packing assembly has first and second joints each including a sand control screen assembly having a filter medium positioned exteriorly of a base pipe and a slurry delivery subassembly rotatably mounted exteriorly on the sand control screen assembly. The slurry delivery subassembly includes at least one transport tube extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the sand control screen assembly. At least one jumper tube is coupled to and extends between the at least one transport tube of the first joint and the at least one transport tube of the second joint. The at least one transport tube of the first joint is axially aligned with the at least one transport tube of the second joint by rotating the slurry delivery subassembly of the first joint relative to the sand control screen of the first joint after the two joints are coupled together.

Abstract: In the case of a sanitary fixture with a jet and/or flow regulator unit, it is proposed forming, on the inlet opening on the inflow side, a tube receptacle to which a connecting tube can be connected with a push fit. A fastening means with which the connecting tube, which is connected with a push fit, can be fastened in, and can be released from, the tube receptacle is arranged on a basic body forming the tube receptacle.

Abstract: A connector comprising a body (1) having a throughway (5) which is open at one end (4). A shoulder (8) in the throughway faces the open end and supports an O-ring (9). A collet (3) in the open end of the throughway has a plurality of legs (18) extending away from the open end, each engaging with the body and having an inwardly facing tooth to grip, in use, a tube in the throughway. The body has a plurality of fingers (11) extending to the open end. The connector further comprises a cap (2) fitting over the open end of the body and extending from the open end towards the opposite end. The cap has a plurality of recesses (23) in a wall at the open end into each of which a finger is retained by a snap fit.

Abstract: This invention concerns a partially discontinuous inner sleeve for use in a rigid flange coupling. The partially discontinuous sleeve has an internal cylindrical passage for, in use, receiving an end of a shaft. The partially discontinuous sleeve further has at least two partial discontinuities along the length of the sleeve in the form of two discrete axial slits in the sleeve. These slits are displaced from each other to form a connecting formation between them. The invention further concerns an internal connection assembly including the partially discontinuous in the sleeve, and a rigid flange coupling including such internal connection assembly.

Abstract: A connector having a body 1 with a central throughway in which a tube T is received. A collet 30 within the body has a plurality of flexible legs 32 arranged to grip the tube T if a force is applied to withdraw the tube. The connector further comprises at least one first tooth 14, the first tooth having a gripping edge in a plane angled to a plane perpendicular to the main axis of the connector, and being mountable with respect to the body so as to be non-rotatable about the main axis X.

Abstract: A system for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure comprises a cannula, a bone filler material delivery nozzle for performing the procedure through the cannula, and a retainer for securing the delivery nozzle relative to the cannula. The retainer eliminates the need to manually stabilize and position the delivery nozzle during the procedure, thereby allowing the physician to perform the procedure outside of the fluoroscopic radiation field used to visualize the procedure location. The retainer can be attached to the cannula, and can provide either selective or constant clamping force onto the delivery nozzle.

Abstract: An irrigation valve has a valve body with an inlet passage, an outlet passage, a valve seat intermediate the inlet passage and the outlet passage and a control chamber exit or bypass passage terminating in a surface that defines a portion of the outlet passage, the valve body including at least one of a recess and a rib for hindering clogging of the bypass passage. Related methods for hindering clogging of the control chamber or exit bypass passage are also disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a telescoping strut with a fixed rail feature. The telescoping strut includes an outer tube having slits and holes, an inner tube having rail slots and an insert guide, a threaded insert, and bolts. The threaded insert is positioned in the insert guide of the inner tube, which is inserted in the outer tube. The threaded insert, positioned in the insert guide, is aligned with the holes of the outer tube and the rail slots of the inner tube. The bolts are inserted in to the holes and the rail slots, and are threadably attached to the threaded insert. The insert guide and the rail slots allow the threaded insert and the bolts to slide freely with respect to the inner tube. As a result, the inner tube slides freely within the outer tube until the threaded insert and the bolts are tightened. When a desired length of the telescoping strut is obtained, the bolts and the threaded insert are tightened causing the slits of the outer tube to deform around the inner tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nut (1) for arrangement on a hose connector, including a connecting device (2) which is connectable in a fluid-tight manner to a hose connection part (13), and a receiving means (3) for the hose connector (7), having a first end (3a) and a second end (3b), wherein the receiving means (3) is realized for the purpose of encompassing the hose connector (7) in a form-fitting manner in the circumferential direction in such a manner that the nut (1) and the hose connector (7) are rotatable in relation to one another in the circumferential direction; wherein the nut (1) comprises anti-rotation protection (4) which is realized such that, as a result of a structural element (16) of the hose connection part (13), it is transferable from an open position, in which the nut (1) and the hose connector (7) are rotatable in relation to one another in the circumferential direction when the nut is arranged on the hose connector, into a closed position in which rotating of the nut (1) in the circumfer

Abstract: A field testable instrument housing connection is made up of an integral instrument housing assembly that includes both an instrument housing and a separate one-piece compression nut portion and a separate modified reducing union. The instrument housing has a mating geometry that is disposed over the downhole portion of the separate modified reducing union and the separate one-piece compression nut portion is then disposed over both the uphole portion of the instrument housing and a downhole portion of the modified reducing union. The complete assembly of the modified reducing union, including primary and secondary seals in combination with the integral instrument housing assembly provide then both an annular seal and a seal of the instrument housing. The entire assembly is field testable via provided test ports.

Abstract: A connector comprising a body (1) having a throughway (5) which is open at one end (4). A shoulder (8) in the throughway faces the open end and supports an O-ring (9). A collet (3) in the open end of the throughway has a plurality of legs (18) extending away from the open end, each engaging with the body and having an inwardly facing tooth to grip, in use, a tube in the throughway. The body has a plurality of fingers (11) extending to the open end. The connector further comprises a cap (2) fitting over the open end of the body and extending from the open end towards the opposite end. The cap has a plurality of recesses (23) in a wall at the open end into each of which a finger is retained by a snap fit.

Abstract: A fitting for plumbing systems, such as drain/waste/ventilation (DWV) systems that is chemically and mechanically joinable is described. A socket of the fitting has an interior surface configured for chemically joining with tubing. An exterior surface of the socket includes a plurality of projections extending radially outward therefrom. A collar that includes a sidewall with a plurality of bayonet-style channels configured to engage respective projections is provided. Interaction of the projections with the channels during rotation of the collar with respect to the fitting draws the collar toward the fitting and compresses an O-ring between the collar, socket, and tubing inserted therein to form a fluid-tight seal and/or mechanically couple the tubing in the socket. The collar may include longitudinally depending flanges that are depressed against the tubing by a compression ring to mechanically couple the tubing in the socket.

Abstract: An accessory for a clamp assembly including a clamp bridge including a plurality of curved bridge elements attached to one another by a joint that permits relative motion between neighboring bridge elements.

Abstract: A universal pipe coupler is disclosed. The coupler has a support ring with an outer surface, a plurality of blades arranged into a blade array surrounding the support ring, each blade having a proximal end and a distal end, and a flexible restraining member moveable between an elongated position and a shortened position. Each blade proximal end is pivotally attached to the outer surface of the support ring. Each blade distal end extends radially away from the ring and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The restraining member is positioned to slidably engage each blade, whereby when the restraining member is in the elongated position, the blades are movable to the open position and when the restraining member is in the shortened position the blades are drawn to the closed position.

Abstract: A support for pipes uses a telescoping strut slidably holding an elongated insert with a threaded post extending outward from the insert, through a slot in the C-shaped cross-section of the struts. A bracket fits over the post and abuts supports opposing edges of the strut. A nut on the post clamps the parts immovably together. The bracket has a depending portion extending below the strut with an opening through which a pipe passes. Two threaded couplers with opposing ramped surfaces encircle the pipe and deform when tightened to clamp the pipe while also clamping opposing sides of the depending portion.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector main body having a mounting tube for mounting a hose; and a lock member loosely fitted in a guide member of the connector main body slidably in an axis line direction. The lock member includes a claw member provided to stand from an inner wall face in a mounted hose direction facing thereto. The mounting tube includes a projecting piece on an outer end circumference. After the hose has been inserted into the mounting tube, if the hose or the lock member is pulled, the lock member moves forward, so that the hose is locked by the claw member, and the hose is clamped by the projecting piece provided on a mounting tube side and the lock member. As a result, the hose can be easily connected, and a high sealing property can be obtained.

Abstract: The system comprises a clamping collar (10) suitable for being brought resiliently from its rest configuration in which its diameter is small to an expanded configuration. The system further comprises a support ring (20) suitable for being encircled by the collar, and an expander (40) suitable for co-operating with the ring firstly to hold the ring in an expanded configuration in which the collar (10) encircling the ring is also in its expanded configuration when the expander and the ring are in a first relative position, and secondly to enable the ring to contract and the clamping system to tighten under the resilient return force exerted by the collar encircling the ring when the expander and the ring are in a second relative position.

Abstract: A connector comprising a body (1) having a throughway (5) which is open at one end (4). A shoulder (8) in the throughway faces the open end and supports an O-ring (9). A collet (3) in the open end of the throughway has a plurality of legs (18) extending away from the open end, each engaging with the body and having an inwardly facing tooth to grip, in use, a tube in the throughway. The body has a plurality of fingers (11) extending to the open end. The connector further comprises a cap (2) fitting over the open end of the body and extending from the open end towards the opposite end. The cap has a plurality of recesses (23) in a wall at the open end into each of which a finger is retained by a snap fit.

Abstract: A connector having a body 1 with a central throughway in which a tube T is received. A collet 30 within the body has a plurality of flexible legs 32 arranged to grip the tube T if a force is applied to withdraw the tube. The connector further comprises at least one first tooth 14, the first tooth having a gripping edge in a plane angled to a plane perpendicular to the main axis of the connector, and being mountable with respect to the body so as to be non-rotatable about the main axis X.

Abstract: A liquid-tight connector includes a threaded body, a finger/gland assembly within an annular pocket within the body, and a compression nut that engages a first threaded portion of the body. The finger/gland assembly includes a plurality of fingers attached to a sealing gland in an annular, collet-type fashion. The sealing gland and the fingers may be integral with one another. The sealing gland and the fingers may be co-molded with one another. Tightening the compression nut on the threaded body causes the compression nut to engage the fingers of the finger/gland assembly and bias the fingers toward each other. Such biasing causes the fingers to move inward and compress the sealing gland so that it forms a liquid-tight seal around the entire circumference of a cable within the body of the connector.

Abstract: A product transfer valve (1) includes a valve body (3), an inlet port (2), an outlet port (18). A safety interlock mechanism includes a segmented collar (22) with internal threads (23) for mounting the valve to a connection. A safety collar (6) is axially movable between a valve open position and a valve closed position, and causes movement of the segmented collar. An interference member (12) engages the safety collar (6) to prevent inadvertent radial outward movement of the internal threads on the segmented collar until the safety collar is moved to the valve closed position.

Abstract: An improved grease coupler 3 allows for positive, coupling and uncoupling from a grease nipple 4 via a manually operated trigger mechanism 30. The coupler includes a replaceable seal 13 and has an elongate body 10 with a grease passage 11 through the length of the body. A floating barrel plunger 42 acts as a check valve to prevent grease leaking from the discharge end of the elongate body 10 upon disconnection.

Abstract: A fitting for use with corrugated tubing includes a nut having a passage therethrough for receiving the tubing, the tubing being corrugated tubing having a series of peaks and valleys; at least one retainer, the retainer having a sealing surface for placement in a valley of the corrugated tubing; a body, the body having a linear body sealing surface, wherein upon sealing, the tubing is compressed between the sealing surface and the body sealing surface at a line seal; and wherein the nut includes a nut surface, the nut surface engaging a retainer surface on the retainer to direct the retainer towards a centerline of the fitting upon engagement of the nut and body.