Swivel joint

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1987-04-20

1988-11-08

Callaghan, Thomas F.

Pipe joints or couplings

Swivel

Pipe in socket type

285321, F16L 2708

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047831006

ABSTRACT:
A swivel joint assembly for plumbing systems includes a first fitting having a receptacle end and a second fitting having a plug end positionable in the receptacle end. The plug end and receptacle end having cooperating mating surfaces, one of which has a locking groove divided into first and second portions, the more distal of which is shallower than the other. The other surface has a groove to receive a locking ring also positioned in the locking groove. A barrel end of the plug receives a seal member to seal against the inner surface of the receptical end.

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