Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal between fixed parts or static contact against... – Contact seal for a pipe – conduit – or cable
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal between fixed parts or static contact against...
Contact seal for a pipe, conduit, or cable
C277S616000, C285S374000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11122113
ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to a sealing element for a pressed connection that includes an essentially ring-shaped body constructed of elastic material. Also included is at least one sealing edge formed on an interior side and an exterior side of the ring-shaped body. At least one cutting element is embedded in the ring-shaped body and has a cutting edge. The cutting edge is configured to be moved out of the ring-shaped body during a pressing-together of the pressed connection. The present disclosure further relates to a pressed connection for plumbing fixtures. The pressed connection includes a connection piece adapted to have a receiving device constructed therein and configured to receive a pipe end. The connection device is further configured to be pressed together into the pressed connection. Further included is a sealing element arranged in the receiving device, the sealing element comprised as described above.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Engle Patricia
Lee Gilbert
Viega GmbH & Co. KG
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