Septic tank gasket
US6457725B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/921
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible gasket connecting a plastic or fiberglass pipe in fluid communication with a plastic or fiberglass septic tank. The gasket is an integrally molded elastomer having an annular base with a flange and keeper portions extending radially outward from the base forming a continuous groove sealing around the periphery of an opening in the tank. The keeper portion is tapered axially to enable the gasket to be pushed into the tank opening and snap-fitted into position. A web portion extends inwardly from the middle of the base portion and terminates in a toroidal portion to provide a primary sealing function of the gasket, and the toroidal portion provides a secondary sealing. The added pressure produced by the toroidal portion significantly strengthens the total seal while retaining residual resilience to allow relative movement of the tank and pipe.
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