Patent · US Expired

Lateral entry remotely operated coupling system

US6059318A · kind A · utility

12Cited by
13References
15Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateApr 21, 1997
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 21, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/92
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a coupling system for connecting one or more fluid conduits wherein the system is adapted for lateral entry of one pipe or conduit to the other. The coupling system is also suited for making a connection in an environment which is relatively inaccessible to personnel and may be remotely operated.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.