In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe coupling comprising a coupling body having two or more open ends and a pipe engagement assembly for attachment to the open end for engagement of a pipe thereto, the pipe engagement assembly comprising a retainer ring and a grip ring, and the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore sized for receiving at least a portion of the pipe and the retainer ring, the retainer ring being dimensioned to be received at least partially by the grip ring and to receive the pipe therethrough, wherein the grip ring comprises a plurality of first projections extending inwardly towards the bore to engage the pipe, and the retainer ring comprises one or more second projections extending outwardly to releasably engage the sidewall, the retainer ring defining a plurality of slots sized to receive the first projections therethrough, wherein the slots are positioned to retain the first projections with the grip ring engaging the pipe and the second projections engaging the sidewall, thereby retaining the grip ring and the pipe to the open end.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
An outlet box comprises a box body and a lid. The box body defines an internal space and has a lid opening permitting access to the internal space. The lid is releasably attachable to the lid opening of the body in a closed configuration, which prevents access to the internal space, and releasably attachable to an external retaining tab of the body in an open configuration, which permits access to the internal space through the lid opening. An attaching mechanism may optionally be used to releasable attach the lid to the external retaining tab, in the open configuration, and to prevent manual relative rotation of the lid with respect to the lid opening in the closed configuration. A gasket may be co-molded with the lid. The external retaining tab may extend from the base wall and has elongated mounting slots for receiving a mounting mechanism. The elongated mounting slots permit relative movement of the box body with respect to the mounting mechanism when in a semi-tightened position.
A coupling and anchoring system for coupling lengths of pipe and anchoring the lengths of pipe to a structure comprise a pipe coupling having an external peripheral groove defined by axially facing axial clamp engaging surfaces, said groove receiving an anchoring clamp. The anchoring clamp has corresponding axial coupling engaging surfaces for engaging the axial clamp engaging surfaces of the pipe coupling to restrict axial movement of the pipe coupling when the anchoring clamp is fastened to the structure. The anchoring clamp is formed from arced bands having laterally extending connecting portions and laterally extending arced elements. The laterally extending connecting surfaces and arcs combine to form dual fastener openings for optionally receiving fastening elements perpendicular and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe coupling for optionally anchoring the system to perpendicular and parallel portions of the structure. The internal are radius of the arced bands is comparable to the outer diameter of the external peripheral groove with the laterally extending connecting portions radially remote from the groove so that connection of the laterally extending portions prevents over tightening of the clamp. The coupling has an hour-glass cross section with the peripheral groove located axially interposed between the pipe stops and the clamp engaging surfaces such that the pipe lengths would not be axially coincident with the external groove.
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 21/06 - Joints with sleeve or socket with a divided sleeve or ring clamping around the pipe ends
In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an electrically conductive solvent cement for coupling thermoplastic components, the cement comprising a thermoplastic resin, a solvent for dissolving the thermoplastic resin, and an electrically conductive material.
A restrainer connection has a restrainer body formed of a first split section mating with a second split section to define a first bore therewithin for receiving a first pipe segment at the first opening. An aggregate grip pad extends radially along an internal groove formed on an inner wall of the first bore near the first opening. The aggregate grip pad has a non-metallic substrate with a plurality of metallic gripper points extending radially inwardly therefrom into the first bore. The gripper points are arranged on the grip pad in a predetermined relationship to decrease pipe failure. A tensioning mechanism biases the gripper points into an external wall of a pipe segment inserted in the first opening such that the gripper points engage the external wall of the pipe segment to restrain axial movement thereof.
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
F16L 19/08 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts with metal rings which bite into the wall of the pipe
F16L 21/06 - Joints with sleeve or socket with a divided sleeve or ring clamping around the pipe ends
F16L 58/02 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation by means of internal or external coatings
F16L 58/18 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings
A coupling and anchoring system for coupling lengths of pipe and anchoring the lengths of pipe to a structure comprise a pipe coupling having an external peripheral groove defined by axially facing axial clamp engaging surfaces, said groove receiving an anchoring clamp. The anchoring clamp has corresponding axial coupling engaging surfaces for engaging the axial clamp engaging surfaces of the pipe coupling to restrict axial movement of the pipe coupling when the anchoring clamp is fastened to the structure. The anchoring clamp is formed from arced bands having laterally extending connecting portions and laterally extending arced elements. The laterally extending connecting surfaces and arcs combine to form dual fastener openings for optionally receiving fastening elements perpendicular and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe coupling for optionally anchoring the system to perpendicular and parallel portions of the structure. The internal arc radius of the arced bands is comparable to the outer diameter of the external peripheral groove with the laterally extending connecting portions radially remote from the groove so that connection of the laterally extending portions prevents over tightening of the clamp. The coupling has an hour-glass cross section with the peripheral groove located axially interposed between the pipe stops and the clamp engaging surfaces such that the pipe lengths would not be axially coincident with the external groove.
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 21/06 - Joints with sleeve or socket with a divided sleeve or ring clamping around the pipe ends
An outlet box comprises a box body and a lid. The box body defines an internal space and has a lid opening permitting access to the internal space. The lid is releasably attachable to the lid opening of the body in a closed configuration, which prevents access to the internal space, and releasably attachable to an external retaining tab of the body in an open configuration, which permits access to the internal space through the lid opening. An attaching mechanism may optionally be used to releasable attach the lid to the external retaining tab, in the open configuration, and to prevent manual relative rotation of the lid with respect to the lid opening in the closed configuration. A gasket may be co-molded with the lid. The external retaining tab may extend from the base wall and has elongated mounting slots for receiving a mounting mechanism. The elongated mounting slots permit relative movement of the box body with respect to the mounting mechanism when in a semi-tightened position.
An outlet box comprises a box body and a lid. The box body defines an internal space and has a lid opening permitting access to the internal space. The lid is releasably attachable to the lid opening of the body in a closed configuration, which prevents access to the internal space, and releasably attachable to an external retaining tab of the body in an open configuration, which permits access to the internal space through the lid opening. An attaching mechanism may optionally be used to releasable attach the lid to the external retaining tab, in the open configuration, and to prevent manual relative rotation of the lid with respect to the lid opening in the closed configuration. A gasket may be co-molded with the lid. The external retaining tab may extend from the base wall and has elongated mounting slots for receiving a mounting mechanism. The elongated mounting slots permit relative movement of the box body with respect to the mounting mechanism when in a semi-tightened position.
In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an electrically conductive solvent cement for coupling thermoplastic components, the cement comprising a thermoplastic resin, a solvent for dissolving the thermoplastic resin, and an electrically conductive material.
C09J 5/10 - Joining materials by welding overlapping edges with an insertion of plastic material
C09J 127/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride
H01B 1/20 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material
H01R 4/04 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation using electrically conductive adhesives
In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an electrically conductive solvent cement for coupling thermoplastic components, the cement comprising a thermoplastic resin, a solvent for dissolving the thermoplastic resin, and an electrically conductive material.
A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves. Rotation of the second body relative to the first body is resisted by the engagement of the anti-rotation fingers with the anti-rotation grooves.
F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
F16L 25/06 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves. Rotation of the second body relative to the first body is resisted by the engagement of the anti-rotation fingers with the anti-rotation grooves.
F16L 25/06 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means
F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
A coupling and anchoring system for coupling lengths of pipe and anchoring the lengths of pipe to a structure comprise a pipe coupling having an external peripheral groove defined by axially facing axial clamp engaging surfaces, said groove receiving an anchoring clamp. The anchoring clamp has corresponding axial coupling engaging surfaces for engaging the axial clamp engaging surfaces of the pipe coupling to restrict axial movement of the pipe coupling when the anchoring clamp is fastened to the structure. The anchoring clamp is formed from arced bands having laterally extending connecting portions and laterally extending arced elements. The laterally extending connecting surfaces and arcs combine to form dual fastener openings for optionally receiving fastening elements perpendicular and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe coupling for optionally anchoring the system to perpendicular and parallel portions of the structure. The internal arc radius of the arced bands is comparable to the outer diameter of the external peripheral groove with the laterally extending connecting portions radially remote from the groove so that connection of the laterally extending portions prevents over tightening of the clamp. The coupling has an hour-glass cross section with the peripheral groove located axially interposed between the pipe stops and the clamp engaging surfaces such that the pipe lengths would not be axially coincident with the external groove.
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
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Thermal expansion compensating device and method of use
A thermal expansion compensating device has a conduit with a first opening and a second opening for connection to a first pipe and a second pipe of a hot water system, respectively, the first and second pipes being formed by removing a section from a length of pipe of the hot water system. A pre-tensioning force is applied to the device to axially displace the first opening from the second opening until after connection of the openings of the pipes. A resiliently deformable pipe segment defines a portion of the conduit between the first opening and the second opening and is resiliently deformed to a tensioned position by the application of the pre-tensioning force. Once the hot water system is activated, the pipes axially thermally expand such that the first opening moves towards the second opening and the pipe segment moves from the tensioned position towards a rest position decreasing the stress on the device.
F16L 51/00 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines
F16L 3/16 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe
F16L 51/04 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of bends, e.g. lyre-shaped
F16L 27/08 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
F16L 27/10 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only
F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube
E03C 1/00 - Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste waterSinks
In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe coupling comprising a coupling body having two or more open ends and a pipe engagement assembly for attachment to the open end for engagement of a pipe thereto, the pipe engagement assembly comprising a retainer ring and a grip ring, and the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore sized for receiving at least a portion of the pipe and the retainer ring, the retainer ring being dimensioned to be received at least partially by the grip ring and to receive the pipe therethrough, wherein the grip ring comprises a plurality of first projections extending inwardly towards the bore to engage the pipe, and the retainer ring comprises one or more second projections extending outwardly to releasably engage the sidewall, the retainer ring defining a plurality of slots sized to receive the first projections therethrough, wherein the slots are positioned to retain the first projections with the grip ring engaging the pipe and the second projections engaging the sidewall, thereby retaining the grip ring and the pipe to the open end.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
A connection to releasably connect and disconnect to a pipe to a fitting provides a pipe fitting body for receiving a pipe and a retaining ring assembly located within the fitting body for retaining and releasing the pipe. The retaining ring assembly has axially extending inwardly angled resilient retaining tabs, each of which has a pipe retaining portion. When the pipe is inserted into the fitting body to an inserted position, the pipe retaining portions engage an indentation on the pipe to retain the pipe in the inserted position. Relative movement of the axially extending inwardly angled resilient retaining tabs with respect to the fitting body from the first locked position to a second unlocked position causes each axially extending inwardly angled resilient retaining tabs to disengage from the indentation on the pipe permitting removal of the pipe from the inserted position in the fitting body.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
A first firestop device and a second firestop device, each comprising a housing. The housing of the first firestop device has a connection side with a plurality of connection elements and the housing of the second firestop device has a complementary side with a complementary element. The connection elements are each arranged at a different location on the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device, so that a position of the first firestop device relative to the second firestop device, when the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device is interlocked with the complementary side of the housing of the second firestop device, is selectable by selecting which of the connection elements of the first firestop device is connected to the complementary element of the second firestop device.
H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
E04G 15/06 - Forms or shutterings for making openings, cavities, slits, or channels for cavities or channels in walls or floors, e.g. for making chimneys
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
ABSTRACT A first firestop device and a second firestop device, each comprising a housing. The housing of the first firestop device has a connection side with a plurality of connection elements and the housing of the second firestop device has a complementary side with a complementary element. The connection elements are each arranged at a different location on the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device, so that a position of the first firestop device relative to the second firestop device, when the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device is interlocked with the complementary side of the housing of the second firestop device, is selectable by selecting which of the connection elements of the first firestop device is connected to the complementary element of the second firestop device. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-05
ABSTRACT A first firestop device and a second firestop device, each comprising a housing. The housing of the first firestop device has a connection side with a plurality of connection elements and the housing of the second firestop device has a complementary side with a complementary element. The connection elements are each arranged at a different location on the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device, so that a position of the first firestop device relative to the second firestop device, when the connection side of the housing of the first firestop device is interlocked with the complementary side of the housing of the second firestop device, is selectable by selecting which of the connection elements of the first firestop device is connected to the complementary element of the second firestop device. 51 CA 3069704 2020-01-24
In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe coupling comprising a coupling body having two or more open ends and a pipe engagement assembly for attachment to the open end for engagement of a pipe thereto, the pipe engagement assembly comprising a retainer ring and a grip ring, and the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore sized for receiving at least a portion of the pipe and the retainer ring, the retainer ring being dimensioned to be received at least partially by the grip ring and to receive the pipe therethrough, wherein the grip ring comprises a plurality of first projections extending inwardly towards the bore to engage the pipe, and the retainer ring comprises one or more second projections extending outwardly to releasably engage the sidewall, the retainer ring defining a plurality of slots sized to receive the first projections therethrough, wherein the slots are positioned to retain the first projections with the grip ring engaging the pipe and the second projections engaging the sidewall, thereby retaining the grip ring and the pipe to the open end.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a pipe coupling comprising a coupling body having two or more open ends and a pipe engagement assembly for attachment to the open end for engagement of a pipe thereto, the pipe engagement assembly comprising a retainer ring and a grip ring, and the coupling body comprising a sidewall defining an internal bore sized for receiving at least a portion of the pipe and the retainer ring, the retainer ring being dimensioned to be received at least partially by the grip ring and to receive the pipe therethrough, wherein the grip ring comprises a plurality of first projections extending inwardly towards the bore to engage the pipe, and the retainer ring comprises one or more second projections extending outwardly to releasably engage the sidewall, the retainer ring defining a plurality of slots sized to receive the first projections therethrough, wherein the slots are positioned to retain the first projections with the grip ring engaging the pipe and the second projections engaging the sidewall, thereby retaining the grip ring and the pipe to the open end.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
A connection to releasably connect and disconnect to a pipe to a fitting provides a pipe fitting body for receiving a pipe and a retaining ring located within the fitting body for retaining and releasing the pipe. The retaining ring has axially extending resilient retaining tabs, each of which has a radially inwardly extending portion for engaging the pipe, and, a radially outwardly extending portion which extends through corresponding radial openings in the fitting body. When the pipe is inserted into the fitting body to an inserted position and the retaining ring is in the first locked axial position, the radially inwardly extending portions engage and retain the pipe in the inserted position. Relative axial movement of the retaining ring with respect to the fitting body from the first locked axial position to a second unlocked axial position causes the radially outwardly extending portions to operatively engage the corresponding body radial openings to resiliently radially outwardly deform each resilient retaining tab thereby disengaging the radially inwardly extending portions from the pipe and permitting removal of the pipe from the inserted position.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves. Rotation of the second body relative to the first body is resisted by the engagement of the anti-rotation fingers with the anti-rotation grooves.
F16L 25/06 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means
F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves. Rotation of the second body relative to the first body is resisted by the engagement of the anti-rotation fingers with the anti-rotation grooves.
B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 45/18 - Feeding the material into the injection moulding apparatus
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
F16L 25/00 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F16L 47/12 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end with additional locking means
F16L 47/24 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics based principally on specific properties of plastics for joints between metal and plastics pipes
A heat exchanging to exchange heat between a first fluid and a second fluid has a thermally conductive conduit with a double wall construction with an inner wall and an outer wall fixed thereto and defining a plurality of leak channels therebetween. Any fluid entering the leak channels is conveyed and detected to indicate a potential breach of the inner wall or outer wall. One of the fluids may be warm waste water and the other fluid may be clean water under pressure to recover heat from the waste water. An interleaving baffle located in the fresh water conduit increases heat transfer.
F28F 1/10 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses
E03C 1/12 - Plumbing installations for waste waterBasins or fountains connected theretoSinks
F28D 7/10 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically
F28F 9/00 - CasingsHeader boxesAuxiliary supports for elementsAuxiliary members within casings
A thermal expansion compensating device has a conduit with a first opening and a second opening for connection to a first pipe and a second pipe of a hot water system, respectively, the first and second pipes being formed by removing a section from a length of pipe of the hot water system. A pre-tensioning force is applied to the device to axially displace the first opening from the second opening until after connection of the openings of the pipes. A resiliently deformable pipe segment defines a portion of the conduit between the first opening and the second opening and is resiliently deformed to a tensioned position by the application of the pre-tensioning force. Once the hot water system is activated, the pipes axially thermally expand such that the first opening moves towards the second opening and the pipe segment moves from the tensioned position towards a rest position decreasing the stress on the device.
F16L 27/08 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
F16L 27/10 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only
F16L 51/00 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines
F16L 51/04 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of bends, e.g. lyre-shaped
F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube
E03C 1/00 - Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste waterSinks
F16L 3/16 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe
41.
THERMAL EXPANSION COMPENSATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
A thermal expansion compensating device has a conduit with a first opening and a second opening for connection to a first pipe and a second pipe of a hot water system, respectively, the first and second pipes being formed by removing a section from a length of pipe of the hot water system. A pre-tensioning force is applied to the device to axially displace the first opening from the second opening until after connection of the openings of the pipes. A resiliently deformable pipe segment defines a portion of the conduit between the first opening and the second opening and is resiliently deformed to a tensioned position by the application of the pre-tensioning force. Once the hot water system is activated, the pipes axially thermally expand such that the first opening moves towards the second opening and the pipe segment moves from the tensioned position towards a rest position decreasing the stress on the device.
A non-return valve having an accumulation damper movable relative to a housing and shaped like a bowl to accumulate condensate running down from the chimney. The non-return valve has a smaller floating damper made of a material having a density less than water for resting against the accumulation damper when the appliance is in standstill and sealing the drainage holes in the accumulation damper when the condensate accumulation is below a threshold. Once condensate accumulates in the accumulation damper beyond the threshold, the floating damper is buoyed by the condensate thereby breaking the seal with the drainage holes and permitting the condensate to drain through drainage holes in the accumulation damper. When the appliance is operational, exhaust from the appliance lifts the floating damper and, in some cases, the accumulation damper also, to permit exhaust of combustion gases up the chimney.
A connection to releasably connect and disconnect to a pipe to a fitting provides a pipe fitting body for receiving a pipe and a retaining ring located within the fitting body for retaining and releasing the pipe. The retaining ring has axially extending resilient retaining tabs, each of which has a radially inwardly extending portion for engaging the pipe, and, a radially outwardly extending portion which extends through corresponding radial openings in the fitting body. When the pipe is inserted into the fitting body to an inserted position and the retaining ring is in the first locked axial position, the radially inwardly extending portions engage and retain the pipe in the inserted position. Relative axial movement of the retaining ring with respect to the fitting body from the first locked axial position to a second unlocked axial position causes the radially outwardly extending portions to operatively engage the corresponding body radial openings to resiliently radially outwardly deform each resilient retaining tab thereby disengaging the radially inwardly extending portions from the pipe and permitting removal of the pipe from the inserted position.
F16L 37/086 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of latching members pushed radially by spring-like elements
A connection to releasably connect and disconnect to a pipe to a fitting provides a pipe fitting body for receiving a pipe and a retaining ring located within the fitting body for retaining and releasing the pipe. The retaining ring has axially extending resilient retaining tabs, each of which has a radially inwardly extending portion for engaging the pipe, and, a radially outwardly extending portion which extends through corresponding radial openings in the fitting body. When the pipe is inserted into the fitting body to an inserted position and the retaining ring is in the first locked axial position, the radially inwardly extending portions engage and retain the pipe in the inserted position. Relative axial movement of the retaining ring with respect to the fitting body from the first locked axial position to a second unlocked axial position causes the radially outwardly extending portions to operatively engage the corresponding body radial openings to resiliently radially outwardly deform each resilient retaining tab thereby disengaging the radially inwardly extending portions from the pipe and permitting removal of the pipe from the inserted position.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
49.
Grommet for a cable connector and a cable connector
In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a water heater venting assembly for directing a combustion air and a flue gas between an outdoor atmosphere and a water heater, and which includes a generally hollow housing defining a combustion air aperture, a flue gas exhaust conduit disposed in the housing, and an adjustable inlet duct coupling assembly having a retention member for placement in the housing proximal to the aperture, a gasket for placement around an outer periphery of the aperture and a combustion air supply member. The retention member is for retaining the supply member in fluid sealing engagement with the gasket to effect fluid communication between the aperture and the supply member, and is sized to permit slidable movement of the supply member relative to the gasket.
In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a water heater venting assembly for directing a combustion air and a flue gas between an outdoor atmosphere and a water heater, and which includes a generally hollow housing defining a combustion air aperture, a flue gas exhaust conduit disposed in the housing, and an adjustable inlet duct coupling assembly having a retention member for placement in the housing proximal to the aperture, a gasket for placement around an outer periphery of the aperture and a combustion air supply member. The retention member is for retaining the supply member in fluid sealing engagement with the gasket to effect fluid communication between the aperture and the supply member, and is sized to permit slidable movement of the supply member relative to the gasket.
A grommet for use in a cable fitting includes a body having a bore substantially therethrough and a resilient membrane located within the bore. The resilient membrane has a thinner membrane portion extending radially towards the bore to provide a controlled tear during cable insertion. The body has an exit opening which comprises resilient gripping teeth projecting axially from the body with an axially extending resilient foldable membrane located between at least two adjacent resilient teeth and foldable therebetween when they are radially compressed. Once force is applied by the axial movement of the fitting assembly onto a tapered surface of the grommet, the flexible gripping members radially collapse towards an inserted cable. The grommet may be assembled in a strain relief connector having a nut, a connector body and optionally an insert.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
H01R 13/59 - Threaded ferrule or bolt operating in a direction parallel to the cable or wire
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
H02G 15/007 - Devices for relieving mechanical stress
H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
H01R 33/965 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof holders
53.
NON-RETURN VALVE FOR FLUE GAS VENTING AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREIN
A non-return valve having an accumulation damper movable relative to a housing and shaped like a bowl to accumulate condensate running down from the chimney. The non-return valve has a smaller floating damper made of a material having a density less than water for resting against the accumulation damper when the appliance is in standstill and sealing the drainage holes in the accumulation damper when the condensate accumulation is below a threshold. Once condensate accumulates in the accumulation damper beyond the threshold, the floating damper is buoyed by the condensate thereby breaking the seal with the drainage holes and permitting the condensate to drain through drainage holes in the accumulation damper. When the appliance is operational, exhaust from the appliance lifts the floating damper and, in some cases, the accumulation damper also, to permit exhaust of combustion gases up the chimney.
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
54.
GROMMET FOR A CABLE CONNECTOR AND A STRAIN RELIEF CABLE FITTING HAVING AN INSERT
A grommet for use in a cable fitting includes a body having a bore substantially therethrough and a resilient membrane located within the bore. The resilient membrane is elastically deformable from a receiving position before the cable is inserted into the bore, to an inserted position, after the cable is fully inserted into the bore. In the receiving position, the resilient membrane is substantially conically shaped having an apex substantially coincident with an insertion opening of the body, and, the resilient membrane is axially displaced during the insertion of the cable to an inverted position with respect to the receiving position where the apex is oriented away from the insertion opening. The resilient membrane has a thinner membrane portion extending from the apex towards the bore to provide a controlled tear during cable insertion. The body has an exit opening which comprises resilient gripping teeth projecting axially from the body with an axially extending resilient foldable membrane located between at least two adjacent resilient teeth and foldable therebetween when they are radially compressed. Once force is applied by the axial movement of the fitting assembly onto a tapered surface of the grommet, the flexible gripping members radially collapse towards an inserted cable. The combination of the resilient membrane and the axially extending teeth separated by a foldable membrane allow for an increased friction fit and sealing interface on the cable. The grommet may be assembled in a strain relief connector having a nut, a connector body and optionally an insert. The insert has a removed section longitudinally coincident with a gripping surface facilitating movement of the gripping surface towards the cable.
H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
F16L 5/00 - Devices for use where pipes, cables or protective tubing pass through walls or partitions
H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
A fastener assembly for releaseably fastening a first body to a second body is disclosed. The fastener assembly has a manual rotating mechanism to permit closing of the fastener by hand. Once closed, the manual rotating mechanism is not easily accessible to the user by hand. A separate tool operating rotating mechanism is accessible by a tool when the fastening mechanism is in the closed position. The fastening mechanism can be used to fasten a lid to a box in which case the lid has a recess for receiving the manual rotating mechanism.
A fastener assembly for releaseably fastening a first body to a second body is disclosed. The fastener assembly has a manual rotating mechanism to permit closing of the fastener by hand. Once closed, the manual rotating mechanism is not easily accessible to the user by hand. A separate tool operating rotating mechanism is accessible by a tool when the fastening mechanism is in the closed position. The fastening mechanism can be used to fasten a lid to a box in which case the lid has a recess for receiving the manual rotating mechanism
A connector for a flow managing device in fluid communication with an outlet conduit is disclosed. The connector can comprise a receiving member, an engaging member, and an adapter. The receiving member can be secured to the adapter, which can be secured to a side wall of a basin near an outlet coupled to the outlet conduit. The adapter can comprise a curvature plate having a curvature that complements a curvature of the side wall. The adapter can further comprise an adapter bore through the curvature plate and an adapter conduit extending from the curvature plate and at least partially overlapping the adapter bore. The flow managing apparatus can be secured to the engaging member, which can be engaged with the receiving member. Fluid from the basin can flow through the flow managing device, the engaging member, the receiving member, and the adapter and into the outlet conduit.
F16L 41/14 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe by screwing an intermediate part against the inside or outside of the wall
E03F 7/00 - Other installations or implements for operating sewer systems, e.g. for preventing or indicating stoppageEmptying cesspools
F16L 5/00 - Devices for use where pipes, cables or protective tubing pass through walls or partitions
F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
A connector for a flow managing device in fluid communication with an outlet conduit is disclosed. The connector can comprise a receiving member, an engaging member, and an adapter. The receiving member can be secured to the adapter, which can be secured to a side wall of a basin near an outlet coupled to the outlet conduit. The adapter can comprise a curvature plate having a curvature that complements a curvature of the side wall. The adapter can further comprise an adapter bore through the curvature plate and an adapter conduit extending from the curvature plate and at least partially overlapping the adapter bore. The flow managing apparatus can be secured to the engaging member, which can be engaged with the receiving member. Fluid from the basin can flow through the flow managing device, the engaging member, the receiving member, and the adapter and into the outlet conduit.
A connector assembly for a flow restricting apparatus is disclosed. The flow restricting apparatus comprises an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet conduit. The connector assembly comprises a first member configured to be engaged with the flow restricting apparatus at least partially about the outlet. The first member comprises a first face, a second face, and a bore defined through the first member. The connector assembly comprises a second member comprising a first side, a second side, a bore defined through the second member, at least one projection extending outwardly from the first side of the second member, and sealing means for sealing positioned intermediate the first member and the second member. The at least one projection forms a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the first member.
A connector assembly for a flow restricting apparatus is disclosed. The flow restricting apparatus comprises an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet conduit. The connector assembly comprises a first member configured to be engaged with the flow restricting apparatus at least partially about the outlet. The first member comprises a first face, a second face, and a bore defined through the first member. The connector assembly comprises a second member comprising a first side, a second side, a bore defined through the second member, at least one projection extending outwardly from the first side of the second member, and sealing means for sealing positioned intermediate the first member and the second member. The at least one projection forms a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the first member.
A kit for connecting a sprinkler head to a pipe of a fluid distribution system is provided. The kit comprises a sprinkler head comprising a flange on a first end and a fluid diffuser on a second end and an adapter assembly. The adapter assembly comprises an adapter ring comprising an internal bore configured to receive a portion of the sprinkler head therethrough and a wall at least partially surrounding the internal bore. The wall comprises a threaded portion. The threaded portion is configured to be at least partially engaged with a threaded end of the pipe. The adapter assembly comprises a sealing member configured to engage a portion of the flange and a portion of the pipe when the adapter ring is engaged with the threaded end of the pipe and when the portion of the sprinkler head is positioned within the internal bore of the adapter ring.
A62C 35/68 - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
F16L 19/03 - Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member with flexible sealing rings between the sealing surfaces
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SPRINKLER HEADS AND ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR CONNECTING THE SAME TO A PIPE
A kit for connecting a sprinkler head to a pipe of a fluid distribution system is provided. The kit comprises a sprinkler head comprising a flange on a first end and a fluid diffuser on a second end and an adapter assembly. The adapter assembly comprises an adapter ring comprising an internal bore configured to receive a portion of the sprinkler head therethrough and a wall at least partially surrounding the internal bore. The wall comprises a threaded portion. The threaded portion is configured to be at least partially engaged with a threaded end of the pipe. The adapter assembly comprises a sealing member configured to engage a portion of the flange and a portion of the pipe when the adapter ring is engaged with the threaded end of the pipe and when the portion of the sprinkler head is positioned within the internal bore of the adapter ring.
A62C 35/68 - Details, e.g. of pipes or valve systems
F16L 19/03 - Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member with flexible sealing rings between the sealing surfaces
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Electrical box for installation in insulated concrete form construction
Various embodiments of an electrical box are provided for installation in insulated concrete forms (“ICFs”) In at least one embodiment, the electrical box includes a container configured to receive an electrical device, and at least one anchoring member operably connected to the container In these embodiments, the anchoring member is movable between a storage position and an inserted position and the anchoring member is operable by a user without a tool Further, in these embodiments, the inserted position includes at least part of the anchoring member positioned outside the container such that the anchoring member is insertable into, for instance, a foam-based ICF Thus simple and efficient installation of electrical boxes in ICFs is provided.
Various embodiments of a longitudinal fitting or other fluid conduit for a piping system are provided. The fitting can comprise a body including a first portion, a second portion, and a barrier between the first and second portions. The first portion can include a first inner surface that defines a first opening that is sized and configured to receive a first piping system component. In various embodiments, the barrier can be positioned between the first inner surface and a second inner surface of the second portion; the barrier can at least partially define a reservoir. When the first piping system component is secured to the fitting by a securing liquid, such as solvent cement, the barrier and/or reservoir can resist the liquid from reaching the second inner surface, thereby reducing the likelihood that the second inner surface will become damaged or otherwise compromised by chemically reacting with the securing liquid.
Various embodiments of a fitting or other fluid conduit for a piping system are provided. In at least one embodiment, a fitting comprises a body including a first portion and a second portion, and a barrier positioned between the first and second portions. In various embodiments, the first portion includes a first inner surface that defines a first opening that is sized and configured to receive a first piping system component. The first piping system component may be secured to the first portion by a securing liquid, such as a solvent cement. Further, in various embodiments, the second portion includes a second inner surface defining a second opening that is sized and configured to receive a second piping system component. In various embodiments, the barrier, such as a lip, for example, may be positioned between the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and the barrier may at least partially define a reservoir with an open side facing the first portion. Additionally, in these embodiments, the second inner surface may include threads. The fitting, in these embodiments, may be at least partially made of a plastic, such as PVC, CPVC, and/or ABS, for example. Thus, in such embodiments, when the securing liquid, such as solvent cement, is added to the first inner surface, the barrier and/or reservoir resists the liquid from reaching the second inner surface, thereby reducing the likelihood that the second inner surface and/or the surface's threads will become damaged or otherwise compromised by chemically reacting with the securing liquid.
A stand for an electrical box is provided to maintain an electrical box having at least one hub a predetermined distance from a concrete form prior to and during the concrete being poured. The stand has extensions with ribs thereon at different longitudinal positions from the base permitting the electrical box to be supported by the stand at different heights with respect to the concrete form to permit access to the hubs of the electrical box with electrical tubing and to accommodate concrete slabs of different thicknesses using the same height of electrical box. The electrical box and stand assembly have a locking mechanism to lock the electrical box to the stand at the selected predetermined distance from the form. The locking mechanism has hooks which engage indentations on mounting tabs of the electrical box. The mounting tabs have grooves which guide the hooks to the indentations. The stand can be attached to the cement form during building construction to maintain the electrical box at the predetermined distance above the cement form.
A stand for an electrical box is provided to maintain an electrical box having at least one hub a predetermined distance from a concrete form prior to and during the concrete being poured. The stand has extensions with ribs thereon at different longitudinal positions from the base permitting the electrical box to be supported by the stand at different heights with respect to the concrete form to permit access to the hubs of the electrical box with electrical tubing and to accommodate concrete slabs of different thicknesses using the same height of electrical box. The electrical box and stand assembly have a locking mechanism to lock the electrical box to the stand at the selected predetermined distance from the form. The locking mechanism has hooks which engage indentations on mounting tabs of the electrical box. The mounting tabs have grooves which guide the hooks to the indentations. The stand can be attached to the cement form during building construction to maintain the electrical box at the predetermined distance above the cement form.
Various embodiments of an electrical box are provided for installation in insulated concrete forms ('ICFs") In at least one embodiment, the electrical box includes a container configured to receive an electrical device, and at least one anchoring member operably connected to the container In these embodiments, the anchoring member is mov-able between a storage position and an insert-ed position and the anchoring member is op-erable by a user without a tool Further, in these embodiments, the inserted position in-cludes at least part of the anchoring member positioned outside the container such that the anchoring member is insertable into, for in-stance, a foam-based ICF Thus simple and efficient installation of electrical boxes in ICFs is provided.
Various embodiments of an electrical box are provided for installation in insulated concrete forms ('ICFs") In at least one embodiment, the electrical box includes a container configured to receive an electrical device, and at least one anchoring member operably connected to the container In these embodiments, the anchoring member is movable between a storage position and an inserted position and the anchoring member is operable by a user without a tool Further, in these embodiments, the inserted position includes at least part of the anchoring member positioned outside the container such that the anchoring member is insertable into, for instance, a foam-based ICF Thus simple and efficient installation of electrical boxes in ICFs is provided.
A bell end in an extruded pipe having a transition phase of greater than 35°is formed by thermoforming. The transition phase acts as a pipe stop system to prevent over insertion of another pipe into the bell end. The process includes heating the first end of the pipe, pushing the pipe onto a mandrel having a sloped portion with a forming angle of more than 35° and applying pressure to conform the pipe to the shape of the working surface of the mandrel. The heating step includes heating an end of the pipe where the transition phase will be formed in a preliminary pre-heater, while the pipe is still warm from the extrusion process, and then immediately thereafter in a heating box. Preferably, the end of the pipe, and in particular the portion of the pipe corresponding to the longitudinal position where the transition phase will be formed, will be heated to an average temperature of at least 100°F and more preferably 200°F and still more preferably at 300°F. The number of heating zones in the heating unit and the duration of heating is selected to be comparable to the time required to extrude the pipe so that the overall thermoforming process can be performed substantially continuously with the pipe extrusion.
F16L 25/10 - Sleeveless joints between two pipes, one being introduced into the other
F16L 47/06 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end
An electrical enclosure for use in poured concrete construction having a peripheral wall with opposed longitudinally extending walls longer than opposed laterally extending walls and at least one physical support located substantially midpoint along the opposed longitudinally extended walls to resist deflection of the opposed longitudinal walls caused by the hydraulic pressure of concrete poured around the enclosure. The physical support can be a crossbar extending across the opening of the electrical enclosure with the ends of the crossbar fixed to the longitudinally extending walls. The physical support can also be fastening sleeves extending along at least a portion of the width of the longitudinal walls for receiving elongated fasteners which extend into the concrete form thereby resisting deflection of the opposed longitudinally extending walls.
B65D 6/28 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor with permanent connections between walls, e.g. corner connections
H02G 3/12 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes for flush mounting
An electrical enclosure for use in poured concrete construction having a peripheral wall with opposed longitudinally extending walls longer than opposed laterally extending walls and at least one physical support located substantially midpoint along the opposed longitudinally extended walls to resist deflection of the opposed longitudinal walls caused by the hydraulic pressure of concrete poured around the enclosure. The physical support can be a crossbar extending across the opening of the electrical enclosure with the ends of the crossbar fixed to the longitudinally extending walls. The physical support can also be fastening sleeves extending along at least a portion of the width of the longitudinal walls for receiving elongated fasteners which extend into the concrete form thereby resisting deflection of the opposed longitudinally extending walls.
An axially tensioned pipe joint for joining two pipes is disclosed. The pipe joint comprises a first PVC pipe having an outer surface. The pipe joint also comprises a second PVC pipe having a bell end which fits onto the spigot end. The bell end has a plurality of angularly-spaced-apart holes extending radially through the bell end. A set of radial fasteners can be inserted into the holes so as to engage the outer surface of the spigot end to prevent relative axial movement of the first pipe with respect to the second pipe. The radial fasteners have a surface containing a hard material which is harder than the material of the second pipe and roughen the holes during insertion thereby creating a friction fit resisting removal of the radial fasteners. The pipe joint can be used for horizontal direction drilling.
F16L 25/08 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means in the form of screws, nails or the like
F16L 1/028 - Laying or reclaiming pipes on land, e.g. above the ground in the ground
F16L 25/06 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups comprising radial locking means
F16L 25/10 - Sleeveless joints between two pipes, one being introduced into the other
F16L 47/12 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end with additional locking means
91.
Reinforcing ring for a plastic fitting and plastic fitting incorporating a reinforcing ring
A reinforcing ring and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.
A coupling device formed of two identical sides is disclosed. Each of the two sides have a snap fitting mechanism which engage each other to releasably secure the sides together thereby forming the coupling device. The coupling device as formed has a main body communicating with at least two openings. Each opening is sized to engage an end of a corresponding conduit. Generally, the conduits are corrugated such that the openings engage one corrugation to form the friction fit. The openings may be conically shaped with pre-scored cut lines that can be cut at different diameters to engage conduits of different diameters. The openings of the coupling device have pre-score cut lines that may be cut in order to create the friction fit with corrugated conduits having different diameters.
A coupling device formed of two identical sides is disclosed. Each of the two sides have a snap fitting mechanism which engage each other to releasably secure the sides together thereby forming the coupling device. The coupling device as formed has a main body communicating with at least two openings. Each opening is sized to engage an end of a corresponding conduit. Generally, the conduits are corrugated such that the openings engage at least one corregation to form the friction fit. The openings may be conically shaped with pre-scored cut lines that can be cut at different diameters to engage conduits of different diameters. The openings of the coupling device have pre-score cut lines that may be cut in order to create the friction fit with corrugated conduits having different diameters.
H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted
94.
Reinforcing ring for a plastic fitting and plastic fitting incorporating a reinforcing ring
A reinforcing and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.
A reinforcing and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.
F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
A fitting for connecting pipes and, in particular, fittings made of plastic and, even more particularly, fittings for connecting PEX or composite pipes, is disclosed. The fitting is used in conjunction with crimp rings which are positioned over the connected pipe either adjacent to, or abutting against, stopper rings on the fitting and adjacent to the end of the pipe.
F16L 33/207 - Undivided rings, sleeves, or like members contracted on the hose or expanded inside the hose by means of toolsArrangements using such members only a sleeve being contracted on the hose
F16L 47/06 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end
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