CPC F16L 37/34 (2013.01) [F16L 37/30 (2013.01); F16L 2201/44 (2013.01)] | 22 Claims |
1. A fluid coupling device, comprising:
a first coupling comprising a first main body and a valve slidably disposed within the first main body;
a second coupling releasably coupled to the first coupling, the second coupling comprising a second main body and a valve slidably disposed within the second main body; and
a removable sleeve releasably engaged on the first and second main bodies,
wherein, while the removable sleeve is engaged on the first and second main bodies, the removable sleeve directly contacts each of the valves of the first and second couplings.
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