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Pipe coupling adaptor

US7717474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 2006
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 30, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/348
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adaptor for coupling pipes together that has a pair of spaced apart pipe members disposed parallel to each other, with each of pair of pipe members including an opening at a top and at a bottom for receiving an additional pipe, and a bridging member connecting the pair of pipe members and defining a passage between the pipe members. A kit including an adaptor and one or more additional pipe members also is provided.

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