Pipe joints or couplings – Molded joint – Sleeve
Patent
1998-04-01
1999-06-01
Reichard, Lynne A.
Pipe joints or couplings
Molded joint
Sleeve
F16L 4700
Patent
active
059082119
ABSTRACT:
An in-ground installed pipe system that has flexible plastic-like wrapping at the pipe joints which consists of sealant backing on the underside of a flexible plastic-like cover material, this wrapping being of varying width and thickness, depending on need. The application of this system is quite simple: laying a pipe section in a trench to connect to an awaiting pipe end section. Once the two-pipe sections are connected, the wrapping is then placed around the pipe joint. Following this, tape is applied to the overlap of the wrapping. Once this is done, the pipe is ready and back filled. If there is movement at the joint, it will be accommodated by the flexible plastic-like sealant, which simultaneously maintains its function. The application of this flexible plastic-like wrapping, with sealant backing at the pipe joint, will allow for protection of the pipe joint should the primary joint fail. In some cases, this system can be used as the primary seal. This flexible plastic-like wrapping with the sealant backing system is mainly designed to give the pipe network greater longevity, liquid-tight integrity even if the primary seal fails, and nearly eliminates repair cost. The use of this flexible pipe joint seal system protects the pipe from infiltration of the surrounding groundwater into the pipe network, which process may overwhelm the wastewater treatment plant, possibly resulting in untreated sewage that will be dumped in rivers or oceans. Also, infiltration of contaminated fluid from the pipe network can infiltrate the surrounding soil and groundwater table, a serious consequence.
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Blackwell William Atwell
Blackwell William Channing
Bochna David E.
Reichard Lynne A.
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