Abstract

A device comprises: a container; a first fitting with a stationary piercing pin coupled to the container; and a second fitting coupled to the container, wherein the first fitting is configured for coupling to and piercing a sealed fluid filled canister and the second fitting is configured for coupling to a service port of the system such that a fluid can travel from the fluid filled canister through the device into the service port of the system, wherein the system comprises at least one of an air conditioning system or a refrigeration system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant
• B67C 9/00 - Emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels, or similar containers, not otherwise provided for
• F16L 41/04 - Tapping pipe walls, i.e. making connections through the walls of pipes while they are carrying fluids; Fittings therefor
• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining

Abstract

A device comprises: a tube including a first open end portion and a second open end portion; a first mating interface positioned at the first open end portion; a second mating interface positioned at the second open end portion; a push button fitting detachably mating with the first mating interface, wherein the push button fitting includes a swivel nut, wherein the push button fitting is fluidly closed by default; and a low loss fitting detachably mating with the second mating interface, wherein the low loss fitting includes a swivel body, wherein the low loss fitting is fluidly closed by default.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 45/00 - Arrangements for charging or discharging refrigerant
• B67C 9/00 - Emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels, or similar containers, not otherwise provided for
• F16L 41/04 - Tapping pipe walls, i.e. making connections through the walls of pipes while they are carrying fluids; Fittings therefor
• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining