Polyfusion pipe repair system and method

Details Polyfusion pipe repair system and method Polyfusion pipe repair system and method

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Pipe joints or couplings

Repair

C285S021100, C285S021200, C138S097000, C138S099000

Reexamination Certificate

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06883835

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for sealing a leak in a plastic pipe is provided. The apparatus includes a body and an electrofusion element. The body is constructed of a substantially rigid material and has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface is adapted to be positionable about at least a leak portion of a plastic pipe. The electrofusion element is disposed about the lower surface of the body and operable to sealably couple with the plastic pipe to encapsulate the leak.

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Pending U.S. patent application (including claims and drawings) filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office on Apr. 18, 2002, Attorney Docket No. 82274.472021, Ser. No. (not assigned).
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