Connector for a pipe and bonding means for use therein
US8215678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D37/32
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipe connector having two connector elements each arranged for interconnection and connection to a respective pipe, a retaining member for maintaining interconnection of the connector elements and a ring member arranged for capture by the retaining member and biased into contact with both connector elements of the pipe connector, the ring member being formed as a single piece of electrically conductive material so as to provide electrical bonding directly between the two connector elements of the pipe connector.
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