Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Hong, John C (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
active
07996981
ABSTRACT:
A method for connecting pipe elements together end to end. The method includes providing a coupling having a plurality of segments with at least one camming surface, the segments being joined end to end by a plurality of adjustably tightenable fasteners, positioning a first and a second of the pipe elements in end to end relation, positioning the segments surrounding the ends of the pipe elements, engaging the camming surfaces on the segments with grooves on the pipe elements and tightening the fasteners so as to draw the segments toward one another. The camming surfaces slide into the grooves and move the first and second pipe elements away from one another.
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Cuvo Anthony J.
Dole Douglas R.
Ballard Spahr LLP
Hong John C
Victaulic Company
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