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Tubular member thread protector

US4582090A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 1984
Grant dateApr 15, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L57/005
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thread protector structure is disclosed having a threaded body structure for threading about the threaded end surface of a tubular member. A sealing structure connected to and extending inwardly beyond the thread length has at least one resilient circumferential protrusion for circumferentially sealing about the tubular member. Another sealing structure is provided for sealing about the end of the tubular member.

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