Connection for a thermoplastic pipe, assembly and method
US9322495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0089
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipe coupling for forming a pipe connection includes: a wall formed as a tube and including an inner surface defining an inner diameter and an outer surface; an electrical conductor supported by the wall and extending about a circumference of the coupling; and a pair of contacts exposed on the outer surface and electrically in contact with the electrical conductor for connecting an electrical power source to the electrical conductor.
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