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Pipe coupling with gasket locating means

US4391458A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 1981
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L41/12
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A side-outlet pipe coupling having a split housing surrounding split-ring gasket means is provided. Lugs formed at the free ends of the gasket means position said gasket means within the coupling housing such that abutting free ends of the gasket means are off-set from the plane of splitting of the housing.

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