Pipe joints or couplings – Flange – Detachable
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2007-03-27
Bochna, David (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Flange
Detachable
C285S368000, C285S412000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10811132
ABSTRACT:
A fluid distribution system comprising a hollow pipe section having at least one bore extending longitudinally therethrough. At least one longitudinal boss extends along the pipe section. An end fitting comprises a body configured to be received in the bore and a shoulder extending radially from the body. At least one bolt hole extends through the shoulder and is configured to align with the at least one longitudinal boss. A secondary component is configured for connection to the end fitting. Alternatively, an outlet plate fitting is configured for attaching a secondary component to a fluid pipe section. The fluid pipe section includes opposed flanges that define a receiving groove. The outlet plate fitting comprises a main body and an engagement platform having a planar surface with a seal member. Rotation of the engagement platform within the receiving groove causes the planar surface and seal member into sealing engagement within the receiving groove.
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Adkins Paul Harry
Cain Michael Patrick
Collins James Christopher
Matt Gunter Gray
Bochna David
Ingersoll-Rand Company
Michael & Best & Friedrich LLP
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