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Coupling with extending parting line

US9168585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2012
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2032

Classification

  • 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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