System and method for encapsulating a pipe
US6870143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L55/17
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for encapsulating a connection of a pipe for transporting a fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a first section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage a surface of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a second section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage the surface of the pipe. The second section operably sealable to the first section to encapsulate a portion of the pipe and the connection of the pipe. The apparatus further includes at least one terminal mounted on at least one of the first and second sections. The terminal operable to energize the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to electrofuse the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to the surface of the pipe.
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