Fluid communication nipple

摘要

A fluid communication nipple 10 includes a tubular mandrel 12 having an interior surface defining an internal bore 14 and a passageway extending lengthwise along a portion of the mandrel 12. The passageway is defined by an exterior wall section 26 and an interior wall section 28. When it is desired to establish fluid communication through the passageway between the exterior and interior of the nipple 10 an opening is formed by puncturing the interior wall section 28. The nipple 10 does not include elastomer or metal-to-metal seals or any moving parts.