Multi-piece piping connector using grooves and method of connecting pipe using the same
US8782872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49927
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method to connect piping and a piping connection, having the features of a ring connector configured to snugly fit around an external diameter of a pipe; and a piping shield connected to the ring connector, the piping shield having at least one observation window cut into the shield, wherein the piping shield covers an abutment end of the pipe to be connected, wherein a joint between the ring connector and the piping shield forms a connection.
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