Flexible joint

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1993-03-29

1994-05-24

Nicholson, Eric K.

Pipe joints or couplings

Flexible joint, rigid members

Socketed packing type

285 49, 285261, 285231, F16L 2700

Patent

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053142144

ABSTRACT:
A flexible joint for the connecting and sealing of tubular sections that includes a flexible pad having inner and outer surfaces. A contoured portion extends around the inner surface of the pad. The flexible joint further includes a first tubular section having a raised portion. The raised portion engages the contoured portion on the inner surface of the pad. A second tubular section includes a housing. The housing has exterior and interior surfaces. The interior surface of the housing engages the outer surface of the pad for retaining the pad in a sealing relationship with the first tubular section.

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