US4303101A
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End plug assembly for sewer pipe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-04-14
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 2000-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A reusable plug assembly to seal the end of a sewer pipe against gas and water leakage used when the sewer pipe has no useable threads or is not threaded at an open end and in which the plug assembly consists of an overlying end seal bearing against the end of the sewer pipe and having a sleeve extending into the sewer pipe, the sleeve having a flared end portion and a wedge member to expand the flared end portion into a line sealing engagement with the adjacent internal wall of the sewer pipe and an external member simultaneously compressing the end seal against the end of the pipe and drawing the wedge member into the flared end portion of the sleeve to expand it into sealing engagement with the pipe, and the plug assembly being sealed against any leakage between its parts.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. Tholen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:51
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/10; F16L55/12; F16L55/128; F16L55/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A plug assembly to seal the open end of a sewer pipe, having in combination a seal member disposed within the open end of a sewer pipe comprising, a rim portion forming an annular flange having underlying rib-like sealing projections, a sleeve integral at one end portion with said rim portion, and a flared end portion forming the other end portion of said sleeve, a rigid disc member disposed upon said rim portion, a bolt being received within said disc a wedge member drawn into the flared end portion of said sleeve, said wedge member having thread means therein receiving said bolt and being drawn by said bolt into said flared end portion of said sleeve expanding the same for sealing engagement with the adjacent inner surface of said pipe and simultaneously causing said disc to compress said rim portion into sealing engagement with the adjacent end wall of said pipe, and said wedge member having a sealed chamber to receive the end portion of said bolt threaded thereinto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A plug assembly to seal the open end of a sewer pipe, having in combination a seal member disposed within the open end of a sewer pipe comprising, a rim portion forming an annular flange having underlying rib-like sealing projections, a sleeve integral at one end portion with said rim portion, and a flared end portion forming the other end portion of said sleeve, a rigid disc member disposed upon said rim portion, a bolt being received within said disc a wedge member drawn into the flared end portion of said sleeve, said wedge member having thread means therein receiving said bolt and being drawn by said bolt into said flared end portion of said sleeve expanding the same for sealing engagement with the adjacent inner surface of said pipe and simultaneously causing said disc to compress said rim portion into sealing engagement with the adjacent end wall of said pipe, and said wedge member having a sealed chamber to receive the end portion of said bolt threaded thereinto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein the outer edge portion of said flared end portion is arranged and constructed to make a line sealing engagement with the adjacent wall surface of said pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
A plug assembly to seal the open end of a sewer pipe, having in combination a seal member comprising a rim portion comprising a plurality of sealing ribs forming an annular flange to overlie the end wall of an open end of a sewer pipe, a sleeve integral at one end with said rim portion, a flared end portion forming the other end portion of said sleeve, a rigid disc member disposed upon said rim portion, a bolt being received within said disc, a wedge member engaged by said bolt and drawn thereby into said flared end portion to cause said flared end portion to expand and have a sealing engagement with the adjacent surface portion of said pipe, and said bolt causes said disc to compress said rim portion into sealing engagement with said end wall of said pipe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
140 words
A plug assembly to seal the open end of a sewer pipe, having in combination a seal member comprising a rim portion comprising a plurality of sealing ribs forming an annular flange to overlie the end wall of an open end of a sewer pipe, a sleeve integral at one end with said rim portion, a flared end portion forming the other end portion of said sleeve, a rigid disc member disposed upon said rim portion, a bolt being received within said disc, a wedge member engaged by said bolt and drawn thereby into said flared end portion to cause said flared end portion to expand and have a sealing engagement with the adjacent surface portion of said pipe, and said bolt causes said disc to compress said rim portion into sealing engagement with said end wall of said pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure set forth in claim 3, wherein a peripheral wall portion extends about said rim portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure set forth in claim 3, wherein a cap member having a chamber therein has a sealed engagement with said wedge member to receive the end portion of said bolt threaded into said wedge member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure set forth in claim 3, wherein said flared end portion when expanded by said wedge member has its peripheral outer edge portion arranged and constructed to have a line sealing engagement with the adjacent surface of said pipe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure set forth in claim 3, wherein a nut is secured within said wedge member to receive said bolt.
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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) | 1984-11-30 | 1985-06-01 | 1985-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-30 | 1989-06-01 | 1989-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-30 | 1993-06-01 | 1993-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |