20100171307 | FITTING ASSEMBLY WITH FERRULE - An example apparatus and method of using the apparatus are provided that include a fitting assembly configured to secure an instrument probe. A body portion of the fitting assembly includes a bore for receiving the instrument probe. A ferrule is configured for receiving and aligning the instrument probe. The ferrule includes an alignment feature configured for contacting the bore upon insertion into the body portion. The alignment feature of the ferrule constricts in response to contact with the bore to pre-align the ferrule for reception of the instrument probe. The fitting assembly can be used in a thermocouple arrangement such as with at least one connector. | 07-08-2010 |