Pipe joints or couplings – Flange
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2008-12-02
Hewitt, James M (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Flange
C285S013000, C285S363000, C285S368000, C239S504000, C239S518000, C239S521000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07458618
ABSTRACT:
A spray deflecting joint of fluid conveying structures has a spray obstructing structure lying in the path of any fluid that might spray from the joint in any direction within a range of directions, wherein the spray obstructing structure is permanently attached to one of the fluid conveying structures, is shaped to reduce the momentum of liquid sprays and/or has a surface treatment to reduce the momentum of liquid sprays.
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Dobson Paul H.
Mahnken Glenn
FM Global Technologies
Hewitt James M
Merek & Blackmon & Voorhees, LLC
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