Transition gasket
US10371262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L25/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical pipe joint assembly is provided that connects pipes of different diameters. The mechanical pipe joint assembly includes an annular pipe socket end with an annular cavity located adjacent thereto. A gasket includes first and second sections. The first section includes an arcuate head and an abutment adjacent the arcuate head. The second section includes a lip extension located adjacent the abutment of the first section. The arcuate head of the first portion of the gasket is configured to be circumscribed in the annular cavity of the annular pipe socket. The lip extension of the gasket is configured to be located underneath a tab on a gland portion of the joint assembly and configured to fill space underneath the tab and above the pipe wall.
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