Combined plastic pipe coupler and end plug

Details Combined plastic pipe coupler and end plug Combined plastic pipe coupler and end plug

1998-07-24

2000-04-18

Nicholson, Eric K.

Pipe joints or couplings

Particular interface

285901, 285424, 285371, 285351, 285179, 138 89, F16L 2500

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06050613&

ABSTRACT:
An end plug for a stab-type coupler for a plastic pipe, the coupler having a first shell with a passageway therethrough. The end plug includes a hollow, cylindrical portion having a first end and a second end. An end wall is sealably attached to the cylindrical portion first end. External threads are formed on the cylindrical portion at the first end wherein the external threads engage internal threads on an end of the first shell. At least one vent hole is provided in the cylindrical portion of the end plug between the internal threads and the second end with the vent hole allowing fluid to vent when the external threads are partially unthreaded from the internal threads on the shell.

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