Pipe coupling with integrated filter and flow detector
US8480883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9464
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pipe coupling (10) which comprises a coupling body (12) having an inlet end (22) for connection to a water outlet; an outlet end (24) for connection to a water inlet, and a liquid flow passage (26) which connects the inlet and outlet ends (22, 24) and which defines a water flow path (28) through the coupling body (12); a sealable filter and flow detector access opening (14) which is provided on the coupling body (12); and a filter element (16) and a flow detector device (20) which are removably receivable in the coupling body via the access opening and positionable on the flow path to extend across at least a part of the lateral extent of the liquid flow passage.
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