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Adapter for coupling a pair of pipe elements

US5542714A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Filing dateApr 28, 1995
Grant dateAug 6, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/921
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adapter for coupling a pair of pipe elements through an opening formed in a wall includes a flange mounted thereon. The flange is pivotable relative to the adapter, whereby the flange automatically compensates a non-uniform thickness of the opening.

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