Pipe ring apparatus and method

Details Pipe ring apparatus and method Pipe ring apparatus and method

2008-06-10

2008-06-10

Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

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C285S104000, C285S329000, C285S379000

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07384076

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method according to which the apparatus includes a pair of connected arcuate members for clamping around a pipe, with each arcuate member including at least one protrusion. The arcuate members have a first material hardness and at least a portion of the at least one protrusion has a second material hardness that is greater than the first material hardness so that the portion penetratingly engages the pipe when the arcuate members are clamped around the pipe.

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