We Claim:

1. A tight joint of a regulator, wherein the tight joint is made of Fluorocarbon Elastomer
(FKM), wherein said tight joint exhibits compression set of less than 10% when the
test is performed as per ASTM D 395 at room temperature for 24 hours.

2. The tight joint as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tight joint, at the regulator end
surface contact area, has an outer dimension in the range of 18.0–20.0mmand inner
dimension in the range of 17.0-19.0mm.

3. The tight joint as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tight joint, at the valve end surface
contact area, has an inner dimension in the range of 11.0–13.5mm and outer
dimension in the range of 13.5-15.0mm.

4. The tight joint as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tight joint, at the regulator end
surface contact area, has an outer dimension 19.6 mm and inner dimension 18.0 mm.

5. The tight joint as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tight joint, at the valve end surface
contact area, has an inner dimension 12.3 mm and outer dimension 14.3 mm.

6. The tight joint as claimed in claim 1, wherein the FKM material has a hardness of 75
+5/-5 International Rubber Hardness Degree (IRHD).

7. The tight joint as claimed in claim 1, wherein the FKM material has fluorine content
in the range of 60-70 %.

For LPG Equipment Research Centre

Tarun Khurana
Regd. Patent Agent [INPA-1325]
Dated: 06th January 2015

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