Pipe joints or couplings – Packed – Flanged pipe
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Packed
Flanged pipe
C285S366000, C285S367000, C285S406000, C285S410000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06896301
ABSTRACT:
A clamp assembly is provided for interconnecting components in a fluid system. The clamp assembly includes two interconnected clamp members each having a C-shape that form a channel, and a spacer disposed within the channel having a centrally located bore defining a part of a central passageway for the transmission of a fluid. The clamp assembly also includes at least one port member disposed in the clamp member channel adjacent the spacer having a center portion with a clamping portion at one end of the center portion and a connecting portion at the opposite end and a longitudinally extending bore defining part of a central passageway for the transmission of the fluid. The port member includes a flange extending radially from the port member clamping portion having a predetermined shape corresponding to that of the clamp member channel. A plurality of clamping forces from the clamp members are directed radially inwards from points of contact between the flange and the clamp members to provide cross loading.
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Gifford, Krass, Groh Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.
Hewitt James M.
Master Pneumatic-Detroit, Inc.
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