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Malleable press fittings

US12234939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2021
Grant dateFeb 25, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L39/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of connecting a pipe to a cast fitting, the method can include casting a body including a first body end and a second body end disposed opposite from the first body end, wherein the body defines an axis extending from the first body end to the second body end, wherein the body includes a first neck disposed proximate to the first body end wherein the body further includes an inner body surface defining a bore extending through the body from the first body end to the second body end, and wherein the body further includes an outer body surface spaced from the inner body surface a predetermined wall thickness.

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