Self-restrained pipe joint system
US8857861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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