Patent · US Expired

Heat weldable, thermoplastic fitting

US3943334A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 1974
Grant dateMar 9, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 8, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C66/73715
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To permit efficient heat welding of pipe fittings, and the like, of thermpolastic material to thermoplastic pipes, by electrically heating of the fitting, the fitting is made in two concentric portions, the inner portion having a heating wire applied to the outside thereof, the heating wire and inner portion being covered by the outer portion, for example injected thereover.

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