Thermal expansion joint

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2006-01-06

2008-11-04

Dunwoody, Aaron M (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

With casing, lining or protector

Insulated

C285S123170, C285S187000, C285S288200, C285S381100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445248

ABSTRACT:
A joint is provided permitting relative radial and axial movement between a first wall thermally expanding at a first amount and a second wall thermally expanding at a second amount. The joint includes a first fixed connection between a first edge of the second wall and the first wall. The joint also includes an endplate including a first edge and a second fixed connection between a second edge of the second wall and the first edge of the endplate. The joint also includes a clip and a third fixed connection between the clip and the first wall. The joint further includes a fourth fixed connection between the clip and the endplate, the clip permitting the relative radial and axial movement.

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