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Bell end of a bell and spigot joint

US4258935A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 1978
Grant dateMar 31, 1981
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Expiry dateAug 7, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/915
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The bell end of a bell and spigot joint is disclosed herein and includes an end section of a plastic pipe, an axially extending circumferential insert located concentrically within this end section, and a circumferential sealing gasket located within a groove in the inner surface of the insert. A method of making this bell end is also disclosed.

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