System and method for encapsulating a pipe

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2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Dahbour, Fadi H. (Department: 3743)

Electric heating

Heating devices

With heater-unit housing, casing, or support means

C219S544000, C285S021100, C138S171000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06870143

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for encapsulating a connection of a pipe for transporting a fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a first section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage a surface of the pipe. The apparatus further includes a second section having at least one electrocoil surface operable to sealingly engage the surface of the pipe. The second section operably sealable to the first section to encapsulate a portion of the pipe and the connection of the pipe. The apparatus further includes at least one terminal mounted on at least one of the first and second sections. The terminal operable to energize the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to electrofuse the electrocoil surfaces of the first and second sections to the surface of the pipe.

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Pending U.S. Appl. No. 09/800,387, filed Mar. 5, 2001.

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