Pivot clip
US11371630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1241
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipe coupling can comprise a first segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end; a second segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end; a first tightening element configured to draw the second end of the first segment towards the first end of the second segment; a second tightening element configured to draw the first end of the first segment towards the second end of the second segment; and a pivot clip between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment, the pivot clip configured to maintain a separation distance between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment.
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