US2973296A
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Method of attaching a plastic fitting to a plastic main
Assignee: Mueller Co
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Filing: 1960-01-08
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Granted: 1961-02-28
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Expires: 1980-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude H Webber
- 👤 Frank H Mueller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L47/00; F16L47/26; F16L47/28; F16L47/30; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/999; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1056; Y10T156/1057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A METHOD OF SECURING A PLASTIC FITTING HAVING A FLANGED SADDLE TO A PLASTIC MAIN HAVING A PRESSURIZED FLUID THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES: APPLYING A SOLVENT TO A PORTION OF SAID MAIN AND TO THE FLANGED SADDLE OF SAID FITTING, APPLYING AN EXTERNAL CIRCUMFERENTIAL PRESSURE TO SAID MAIN AROUND SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY THEREOF ADJACENT SAID PORTION TO SHAPE THE SAME AND BRING IT INTO PERFECT ROUNDNESS, POSITIONING THE FITTING ON THE MAIN WITH THEIR SOLVENT APPLIED SURFACES IN CONFORMED ENGAGEMENT, MAINTAINING SAID CIRCUMFERENTIAL PRESSURE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
84 words
A METHOD OF SECURING A PLASTIC FITTING HAVING A FLANGED SADDLE TO A PLASTIC MAIN HAVING A PRESSURIZED FLUID THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES: APPLYING A SOLVENT TO A PORTION OF SAID MAIN AND TO THE FLANGED SADDLE OF SAID FITTING, APPLYING AN EXTERNAL CIRCUMFERENTIAL PRESSURE TO SAID MAIN AROUND SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY THEREOF ADJACENT SAID PORTION TO SHAPE THE SAME AND BRING IT INTO PERFECT ROUNDNESS, POSITIONING THE FITTING ON THE MAIN WITH THEIR SOLVENT APPLIED SURFACES IN CONFORMED ENGAGEMENT, MAINTAINING SAID CIRCUMFERENTIAL PRESSURE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2850422A
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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) | 1964-02-28 | 1964-08-29 | 1965-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-02-28 | 1968-08-29 | 1969-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-02-28 | 1972-08-29 | 1973-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |