Coupling for insulated piping
US12359765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L59/07
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling for vacuum-insulated piping is disclosed having first and second parts for forming the coupling; each of the first and second parts comprising an inner portion for fluid communication with an inner part of a vacuum-insulated pipe and an outer portion for fluid communication with an outer, low pressure part of a vacuum-insulated pipe; the inner portions of the first and second parts form an inner region for the passage of fluid therethrough; each of the first and second parts comprising an interface portion for forming an interface with interface portion of the other of the first and second parts, the interface portion comprising a flange for connecting the first and second parts; each of the first and second parts comprises a sleeve surrounding the outer portion, the sleeve comprising a thermally-conducting portion that is in thermal communication with the interface portion so as to conduct heat away from the interface portion.
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