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Heat recoverable metallic coupling

US4198081A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1977
Grant dateApr 15, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 26, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49865
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling for tubes, pipes or the like, fabricated of heat recoverable metal that is treated so that it will contract when heated above its transition temperature spontaneously expand when cooled to its transition temperature to permit it to be installed or removed from the pipes.

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