Pipe joints or couplings – Frangible element
Patent
1996-01-31
1997-12-09
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
Frangible element
285 15, 285 39, 285 56, 285328, 285346, 29428, F16L 3500
Patent
active
056952228
ABSTRACT:
A ratchet type closet flange for replacing broken cast iron closet flanges in old buildings or in new construction in place of conventional cast iron closet flanges. The patented invention comprising a flange body, a cup, a rubber seal, and a means for applying pressure. After removing the broken closet flange, the ratchet type closet flange is inserted into the existing pipe. A compression seal is formed between the flange body and the inside of the pipe by applying pressure to the flange body and the cup, forcing a compression seal between the rubber seal and the pipe. The ratchet type closet flange may slide up and down inside the pipe to achieve the desired height.
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Arola Dave W.
Bruno James
Gustafson Robert W.
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