Pipes and tubular conduits – End protectors – Threaded
Patent
1988-08-15
1990-04-10
Bryant, III, James E.
Pipes and tubular conduits
End protectors
Threaded
138 89, 220324, B65D 5906
Patent
active
049151371
ABSTRACT:
A flange protector for use with flanged pipe, pressure vessels and the like, having a peripheral flange with an outer peripheral surface and a central opening for the pipe or vessel and having holes in the flange for receiving bolts. The flange protector comprises a sheet-form plastic cover member with a dished central portion fitted into the central opening of the flange and a portion extending radially outward to cover the flange and the holes therein and an edge portion extending normal thereto to cover at least part of the peripheral surface of the flange. The radially extending cover portion is secured to the flange by the flange holes. The flange is a female flange with holes therein, the cover member radially extending portion has indentations or hollow protrusions fitting into each of the flange holes, each having an aperture with fasteners positioned therein extending into the flange holes to secure the cover member in place.
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Hall James A.
Robinson Clyde M.
Bryant III James E.
Mosely Neal J.
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