Press-connect fitting with membrane seal
US10982798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L21/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connection joint for coupling a pair of conduits. The connection joint includes a tubular body having an inlet end and an outlet end that are each configured for receipt of a respective conduit therein. A first membrane seal is located within the tubular body and spaced apart from the inlet end, and a second membrane seal is located within the tubular body and spaced apart from the outlet end. The first and second membrane seals each have a bulbous portion located proximate the inlet end and outlet end, respectively, a tubular sleeve unitary with the bulbous portion located away from the inlet end and outlet end, respectively, and a plurality of radially inwardly extending ribs.
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