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Expansion joint for pipe system

US8371617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2009
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L51/022
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An expansion joint for a pipe system includes a deformable section interconnecting first and second pipe sections. A first mount is secured to the first pipe section in a passageway of the first pipe. A second mount is secured to the second pipe section in a passageway of the second pipe. A flexible tension member, extending through the deformable section, tethers the first and second mounts to each other.

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