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Plastic lined fittings for use with flangeless piping systems

US5954371A · kind A · utility

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2References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1997
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L47/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Plastic-lined fittings and their method of manufacture. The fittings are capable of being joined without flanges to plastic-lined piping systems. The fittings feature a zero tolerance fit between the liner and the metal portion of the fitting, and an outward expansion of the portion of the liner which extends past the metal portion.

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