Pipe joints or couplings – Flexible joint – rigid members – Resilient sleeve type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Dunwoody, Aaron (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Flexible joint, rigid members
Resilient sleeve type
C285S915000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07025388
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is provided for forming a leak proof coupling between two thin walled metallic ends in a beverage distribution system. The pipe ends are prepared by cutting the ends and ensuring that the cross-section of the ends are round. An alignment device in the form of a dual pipe holder holds the prepared pipes in an end to end orientation so that the ends are abutted and parallel to each other. A sealing tape having particular properties with a high performance adhesive is secured around the two ends so that the tape overlaps. A steel coupling is positioned and clamped over the sealing tape. The sealing tape and steel coupling renders the sealed joint leak proof and provides structural integrity.
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Colombo Henry
Licata Bernard Michael
Dunwoody Aaron
Young & Basile P.C.
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