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Method of forming a pipe socket

US5057263A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 3, 1989
Grant dateOct 15, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/218
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming at the end portion of a thermoplastic material pipe in a pipe socket. The pipe end portion is molded around an annular sleeve onto which is bonded a sealing ring having an outer sealing ring adapted for sealing against the pipe end portion and an inner sealing ring, connected to the outer sealing ring, adapted for sealing against an outer surface of a spigot end of a connecting pipe introduced into the socket.

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