Pipe clamp with built in test fitting

Details Pipe clamp with built in test fitting Pipe clamp with built in test fitting

2008-01-22

2010-06-08

Hewitt, James M (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Flexible joint, rigid members

Resilient sleeve type

C285S406000, C285S420000, C285S917000, C137S315290, C138S094300, C138S099000, C251S326000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07731242

ABSTRACT:
A pipe clamp includes a deformable cylindrical sealing sleeve having a continuous side wall with a slotted opening extending 180 degrees around the circumference of the side wall adapted to receive a gate valve plate. The slotted opening has protruding lips bordered by clamping wedges. Clamps are provided for clamping the sealing sleeve to a pipe. Pressure members are provided. A clamping force with pressure members upon the clamping wedges to clamp the lips into a closed position thereby creating a fluid tight seal when the gate valve plate is removed.

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