US4155574A
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Simplified pipe coupling
Assignee: NEW TPI Inc N/K/A TYLER PIPE INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1978-04-21
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Granted: 1979-05-22
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Expires: 1998-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A pipe-encircling steel shield includes integral bands with inclined slots for engagement with screw-type tightening elements. The shield compresses a gasket or packing member against the pipe ends to be coupled. This structure reduces the number of parts in comparable couplings by about one-half. The shield area preferably includes longitudinal slots which trap gasket material during tightening, facilitating use with irregular pipe sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore Hulsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L21/00; F16L21/002; F16L21/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1427; Y10T24/1441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A coupling for joining two pipe sections in end-to-end alignment comprising: a flexible shield adapted to surround adjacent ends of said pipe sections with the longitudinal ends of said shield including a lapping end and a lapped end; a pair of band elements integral with said shield. extending longitudinally alongside as well as beyond said lapped end; a pair of tightening elements fixed near the lapping end of said shield along the longitudinal sides thereof and adapted to engage the respective ends of said extending band elements; a resilient annular packing member adapted to be interposed between said shield and the junction of said pipe ends; said tightening elements including means of drawing said band elements therethrough, whereby longitudinal edges of said shield may be compressed against said packing member and around said pipe sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A coupling for joining two pipe sections in end-to-end alignment comprising: a flexible shield adapted to surround adjacent ends of said pipe sections with the longitudinal ends of said shield including a lapping end and a lapped end; a pair of band elements integral with said shield. extending longitudinally alongside as well as beyond said lapped end; a pair of tightening elements fixed near the lapping end of said shield along the longitudinal sides thereof and adapted to engage the respective ends of said extending band elements; a resilient annular packing member adapted to be interposed between said shield and the junction of said pipe ends; said tightening elements including means of drawing said band elements therethrough, whereby longitudinal edges of said shield may be compressed against said packing member and around said pipe sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The coupling as claimed in claim 1, wherein said shield and integral band elements are fabricated from stainless steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The coupling as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lapped end is tapered.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The coupling as claimed in claim 1, and additionally comprising a plurality of longitudinal slots in siad shield.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
A shield member for a pipe coupling comprising: a flat strip of flexible steel including a lapped end and a lapping end, said lapped end being tapered; a pair of integral band elements extending longitudinally alongside as well as beyond said lapped end; each said band element having a plurality of parallel slots at an angle to the sides of said band; a plurality of longitudinal slots in said shield; a pair of helical-screw tightening elements fixed to said shield near the lapping end thereof along the longitudinal sides of said strip and adapted to engage said respective band elements, said screw adapted to engage said parallel slots to draw said bands through said tightening elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
A shield member for a pipe coupling comprising: a flat strip of flexible steel including a lapped end and a lapping end, said lapped end being tapered; a pair of integral band elements extending longitudinally alongside as well as beyond said lapped end; each said band element having a plurality of parallel slots at an angle to the sides of said band; a plurality of longitudinal slots in said shield; a pair of helical-screw tightening elements fixed to said shield near the lapping end thereof along the longitudinal sides of said strip and adapted to engage said respective band elements, said screw adapted to engage said parallel slots to draw said bands through said tightening elements.
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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) | 1982-05-21 | 1982-11-20 | 1983-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-21 | 1986-11-20 | 1987-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-21 | 1990-11-20 | 1991-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |