Coupling with extending parting line
US9168585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L21/06
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A coupling includes at least one coupling segment, each segment including an outer surface, an inner surface, at least two ends, fastener pads protruding proximate to each end, and a parting line extending around each segment, the parting line forming an axially outermost edge along each axial side of each coupling segment, the parting line offset from a top surface of each fastener pad.
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