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Self-restrained pipe joint system

US8857861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2010
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4995
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical pipe joint system for joining a male piping member and a female piping member, the female piping member having a bell portion to receive a portion of the male piping member, includes a retaining flange and a restraining gasket, the restraining gasket including a sealing portion, a flange portion, and a restraining portion, the restraining portion including a plurality of circumferentially-spaced restraining segments.

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