# US 2014/0152002 A1 · Push-to-Connect Joint Assembly, Device and Method > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0152002 A1 - Document ID: US20140152002A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/756,789 - Filed: 2013-02-01 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2010-12-30 - Assignees: Quick Fitting, Inc. - Inventors: David B. Crompton; Libardo Ochoa Dias - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140152002A1 ## CPC - F16L 37/091: by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers - F16L 37/0915: {with a separate member for releasing the coupling} - F16L 19/08: with metal rings which bite into the wall of the pipe {(F16L19/045 takes precedence)} - Y10T 29/49936: Surface interlocking - F16L: PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A push fitting joint packaging arrangement allows the re-use and repair of push-to-connect fittings and valves without damage to the fitting or valve elements or the pipe, and without coining, gluing or threaded engagement of parts. In one embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement comprises a split fastening ring and a split O-ring support member. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A push fitting joint packing arrangement, comprising: a fastening ring; a split o-ring support member immediately adjacent the fastening ring; and a spacer member integrally formed with the fastening ring to form a single monolithic member. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The arrangement of claim 1, wherein the fastening ring includes a substantially cylindrical-shaped support base having an interior and an exterior side, and a plurality of teeth extending from and along the interior side of the support base. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The arrangement of claim 1, wherein the split o-ring support member includes a first and a second circumferential end point that do not connect, wherein the first and second end points include facing edges, and wherein the facing edges are not aligned with respective radial axes of the support member. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The arrangement of claim 1, further including at least one o-ring member. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The arrangement of claim 1, wherein the split fastening ring has a diameter that exceeds the diameter of the o-ring support member. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The arrangement of claim 1, further including a push release cap. ### Claim 7 A method of enabling a fitting to receive a pipe through push connection, comprising: providing a fitting; inserting a split o-ring support member into the fitting; providing a fastening ring with a spacer member integrally formed therewith to form a single monolithic member; and inserting the fastening ring with integral spacer member into the fitting. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the fastening ring includes a substantially cylindrical-shaped support base having an interior and an exterior side, and a plurality of teeth extending from and along the interior side of the support base. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the split o-ring support member includes a first and a second circumferential end point that do not connect, wherein the first and second end points include facing edges, and wherein the facing edges are not aligned with respective radial axes of the support member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, including the step of inserting at least one o-ring member into the fitting before inserting the o-ring support member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the fastening ring has a diameter that exceeds the diameter of the split o-ring support member. ### Claim 12 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, including the step of inserting a push release cap into the pipe fitting. ### Claim 13 A push fitting joint packing arrangement, comprising: a piping element having an inner wall; at least one o-ring member maintained against the piping element inner wall; a split o-ring support member immediately adjacent the o-ring member, with the support member having an axially outer surface engaging the piping element inner wall; and a split fastening ring immediately adjacent the split o-ring support member. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The arrangement of claim 13, wherein the fastening ring includes a substantially cylindrical-shaped support base having an interior and an exterior side, and a plurality of teeth extending from and along the interior side of the support base. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The arrangement of claim 13, wherein the split o-ring support member includes a first and a second circumferential end point that do not connect, wherein the first and second end points include facing edges, and wherein the facing edges are not aligned with respective radial axes of the support member. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The arrangement of claim 13, wherein the at least one o-ring member comprises a pair of o-ring members substantially abutting one another within the piping element. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The arrangement of claim 13, wherein the split fastening ring has a diameter that exceeds the diameter of the o-ring support member.