US Patent 12078269 Fitting assembly and method therefor

A fitting assembly includes a pipe fitting comprising a first fitting segment and a second fitting segment; and an indicator assembly configurable in a loosened configuration and a tightened configuration, the indicator assembly comprising: a fastener coupling the first fitting segment to the second fitting segment; a positive installation indicator mounted on the fastener between the first fitting segment and the second fitting segment, the positive installation indicator defining a channel; and a negative installation indicator mounted on the fastener between the first fitting segment and the second fitting segment, the negative installation indicator slidably engaging the channel; wherein, in the loosened configuration, the negative installation indicator is visible, and in the tightened configuration, the positive installation indicator substantially covers the negative installation indicator and the negative installation indicator is hidden.