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A quick connector-male conduit assembly embodying both primary and secondary latching functions for use in a conduit coupling. The assembly incorporates a hand-releasable, self-centering snap ring-like retainer and a combination secondary latch and seating indicator bracket to form a male conduit as

A quick connector-male conduit assembly embodying both primary and secondary latching functions for use in a conduit coupling. The assembly incorporates a hand-releasable, self-centering snap ring-like retainer and a combination secondary latch and seating indicator bracket to form a male conduit assembly matable with a female receptacle. The female receptacle includes an engaging surface defined by either a radial ridge or at least a pair of outwardly extending studs. In its preferred embodiment, the bracket includes a body and a flange portion generally defined by two flanges extending outwardly from the bracket body. Each of the flanges includes an aperture for selectively engaging said engaging surface of the female receptacle. The retainer includes a pair of tabs for easy manipulation by hand or tools for removal. The quick connector assembly is on either a plastic or a metal male conduit, and can be as short as a threaded connection. The quick connector assembly has no threads, and permits 360 degree rotation of the conduit.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A connector assembly for use in communicating a fluid media, said assembly comprising:a female receptacle having a throughbore, a male conduit-receiving end continuous with said throughbore, said throughbore including a recessed inner wall, a longitudinally extending axis

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A connector assembly for use in communicating a fluid media, said assembly comprising:a female receptacle having a throughbore, a male conduit-receiving end continuous with said throughbore, said throughbore including a recessed inner wall, a longitudinally extending axis, and an engaging surface;a male conduit having an end for insertion into said male conduit-receiving end of said female conduit;a primary latching retainer positioned on said end of said male conduit, said retainer including a central ring and means for engaging said retainer within said recessed inner wall of said female conduit, said means for engaging including a pair of primary latching tabs extending axially with respect to said longitudinally extending axis for selectively releasing said retainer from said recessed inner wall; anda combination secondary latching and confirming bracket including a body and seating at least one flange extending from said body, said flange including means for engaging said engaging surface of said female receptacle for latching therewith and for confirming connection of said male conduit within said female receptacle.