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Hooked pipe coupling segment

US11828392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 2022
Grant dateNov 28, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L47/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pipe coupling segment includes an arcuate body portion defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first axial side, and a second axial side opposite the first axial side; a hook extending from the first end of the arcuate body portion, wherein the hook defines a shank portion and a bend portion, the shank portion extending in a substantially radially outward direction from the arcuate body portion and the bend portion extending in a substantially axial direction from the shank portion, the bend portion defining an upper engagement surface, the upper engagement surface defining a sloped portion angled rearwardly towards the shank portion; and a fastener lug extending from the second end of the arcuate body portion.

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