Pipes and tubular conduits – End protectors – Threaded
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Brinson, Patrick (Department: 3754)
Pipes and tubular conduits
End protectors
Threaded
C220S287000, C215S319000, C454S367000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06978803
ABSTRACT:
A flue cap is provided comprising a body defining a plurality of attachment surfaces adapted for selectively matingly engaging a selected flue from a plurality of different size flues. The flue cap comprises a polymer material defining an attachment surface that is adapted for a close mating engagement with an outer diameter of the selected flue and defines an aperture establishing a passageway in fluid communication with the flue and passing through the cap. A flue assembly is constructed by steps comprising providing an open end of the flue; providing a flue cap comprising a polymer material defining an attachment surface that is adapted for a close mating engagement with an outer diameter of a flue, bonding the flue cap to the flue with an adhesive; and flowing a fluid out the open end of the flue and through the flue cap.
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Photograph of standard plumbing fittings attached to the flue, taken in Jan., 2004.
Photograph of standard plumbing fittings attached to the flue, taken in Jan., 2004.
Photograph of standard plumbing fittings attached to the flue, taken in Jan., 2004.
Brown Kenneth J.
Brown Tammy D.
Temple Mark A.
Brinson Patrick
Fellers , Snider, et al.
K&M Plastics, LLC
McCarthy Mitchell
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