Pipe joints or couplings – Packed – Flanged pipe
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Dunwoody, Aaron (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Packed
Flanged pipe
C285S363000, C285S407000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07396052
ABSTRACT:
A sanitary connector apparatus includes first and second tubular members coaxially aligned such that a first member end of the first tubular member is positioned toward a second member end of the second tubular member. First and second sealing components radially extend from the first and second member ends, respectively. An annular groove is formed into the first end face of the first sealing component and a corresponding resilient rib is integrally formed with the second end face of the second sealing component. A clamp band, secured around the outer perimeter of the first and second sealing components, has two extension members that apply compressive force to the sealing components in a direction coaxial to the tubular members. The compressive force applied is sufficient to compress the resilient rib into the corresponding groove and position the first end face against the second end face.
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Dunwoody Aaron
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