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Connector for pipes

US10962154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2015
Grant dateMar 30, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L21/08
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pipe connector for connecting pipes that includes an elongate tubular body having an outer diameter, a sleeve disposed over the elongate tubular body, and a first wire ring. The elongate tubular body that has a groove formed on the outer diameter. The sleeve has a groove formed on an inner diameter that is spaced from a first end of the sleeve and is aligned with the groove of the elongate tubular member. The first wire ring is disposed within the groove of the elongate tubular body and within the groove of the sleeve such that the sleeve is coupled to the elongate tubular body by the first wire ring.

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