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Split sleeve pipe coupling
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1964-06-17
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis E Pennington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:26
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/16; F16L55/168; F16L55/17; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1441; Y10T24/1451; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A LONGITUDINALLY DIVIDED PIPE FITTING FOR ENCOMPASSING CONDUITS SAID PIPE FITTING HAVING TWO SIMILAR OVERLAPPING SEPARATE SEGMENTS, EACH SEGMENT COMPRISING A GENERALLY ARCUATED SHAPED BODY HAVING TWO LONGITUDINAL EDGES SUBSTANTIALLY LIKE THE LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF THE OTHER OF SAID SEGMENT, A RABBET ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY ALONG ONE OF SAID EDGES TO PERMIT A SUBSTANTAIALLY SMOOTH JOINT AT THE OVERLAPPING OF SEGMENTS, THE OTHER OF SAID EDGES BEING A CONTINUOUSLY SMOOTH EDGE, OUTWARDLY OFFSET CIRCUMFERENTIALLY EXTENDING FORK PRONG PORTIONS ADJACENT SAID RESPECTIVE EDGES ATTCHED TO SAID BODY BY CONNECTING COMPRESSION TOOL ENGAGEABLE SHOULDERS, EACH OF SAID EDGES WITH ITS ADJACENT CIRCUMFERENTIAL PRONG
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A LONGITUDINALLY DIVIDED PIPE FITTING FOR ENCOMPASSING CONDUITS SAID PIPE FITTING HAVING TWO SIMILAR OVERLAPPING SEPARATE SEGMENTS, EACH SEGMENT COMPRISING A GENERALLY ARCUATED SHAPED BODY HAVING TWO LONGITUDINAL EDGES SUBSTANTIALLY LIKE THE LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF THE OTHER OF SAID SEGMENT, A RABBET ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY ALONG ONE OF SAID EDGES TO PERMIT A SUBSTANTAIALLY SMOOTH JOINT AT THE OVERLAPPING OF SEGMENTS, THE OTHER OF SAID EDGES BEING A CONTINUOUSLY SMOOTH EDGE, OUTWARDLY OFFSET CIRCUMFERENTIALLY EXTENDING FORK PRONG PORTIONS ADJACENT SAID RESPECTIVE EDGES ATTCHED TO SAID BODY BY CONNECTING COMPRESSION TOOL ENGAGEABLE SHOULDERS, EACH OF SAID EDGES WITH ITS ADJACENT CIRCUMFERENTIAL PRONG
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |