Joints and connections – Distinct end coupler – Separate screw or pin-type connections
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-01
2009-11-17
MacArthur, Victor (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Distinct end coupler
Separate screw or pin-type connections
C403S397000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07618210
ABSTRACT:
A connector for pipe or tubing. The connector includes a unitary expansion member, formed from a body, a first expansion leg extending from the body, an optional second expansion leg extending from the body, and at least one opening extending through the body. In use, the connector is fastened in place by a fastener that is inserted through the at least one opening to contact at least one of the first and second expansion legs and force at least one of them to deform and contact the inside of the pipe or tubing, thereby securing the connector within the pipe or tubing.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3484830 (1969-12-01), Wagner et al.
patent: 3547475 (1970-12-01), Gingher
patent: 4236846 (1980-12-01), Barton
patent: 4249830 (1981-02-01), Day
patent: 5275074 (1994-01-01), Taylor et al.
Nash Alan
Wagner Robert
Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Kees Nicholas A.
MacArthur Victor
R & B Wagner, Inc.
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