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Fittings for irrigation systems

US9938680B2 · kind B2 · utility

10Cited by

40References

20Claims

0Family size

Inventors

Duane K. Smith · Holden, US
Thomas A. King · Chesterfield, US
Scott L. Blankley · Wildwood, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 20, 2015
Grant date	Apr 10, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L41/12
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fitting, for use in making a fluid connection with a pipe, generally includes a saddle adapted to couple the fitting to the pipe, and a tap integrally formed with the saddle and extending generally away from saddle. The tap is configured to press-fit into the pipe for establishing the fluid connection between the fitting and the pipe. The fitting also includes a passageway defined by the saddle and the tap, for receiving fluid from the pipe and into the fitting via the tap.

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