US4440518A
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Tubing coupling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-10-26
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Granted: 1984-04-03
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Expires: 2001-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A connector for tubular sections has two elements separable by threaded screws for engaging the interior walls of the tubular sections. The screws are threaded into connectors on one element, and have affixed nuts that engage the other element from inside to separate the elements. One screw has a recessed head so that a tubular section may slide over it. The other projects, to locate the coupling in one of the tubular sections. The projecting screw is located near an end of the coupling element, allowing the other end to be pivotally narrowed for mounting of a tubular section.
Inventors
- 👤 George N. Davlantes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:15
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/0406; F16B7/0413; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/557
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A connector for tubular pieces comprising: a pair of opposite longitudinal separable elements, each said element having an exterior portion adapted to engage the interior walls of said tubular pieces, first threaded means threadedly connected to one of said elements and having an affixed collar adapted to engage an interior surface of the other of said elements for separating said elements and thereby placing said wall engaging portions into pressing engagement with said interior walls, second threaded means longitudinally spaced from said first means, also threadedly connected to one of said elements and having an affixed collar adapted to engage an interior surface of the other of said elements for separating said elements and thereby placing said wall engaging portions into pressing engagement with said interior walls, said separable elements being pivotable about one of said threaded means in response to threading of the other of said threaded means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A connector for tubular pieces comprising: a pair of opposite longitudinal separable elements, each said element having an exterior portion adapted to engage the interior walls of said tubular pieces, first threaded means threadedly connected to one of said elements and having an affixed collar adapted to engage an interior surface of the other of said elements for separating said elements and thereby placing said wall engaging portions into pressing engagement with said interior walls, second threaded means longitudinally spaced from said first means, also threadedly connected to one of said elements and having an affixed collar adapted to engage an interior surface of the other of said elements for separating said elements and thereby placing said wall engaging portions into pressing engagement with said interior walls, said separable elements being pivotable about one of said threaded means in response to threading of the other of said threaded means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein one of said first and second threaded means is located near one end of said separable elements whereby freer pivotable movement of the other end may be obtained.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein one of said first and second threaded means includes an element engagement assembly comprising engaging means, comprising said affixed collar, located interiorly of said separable element to urge said element outwardly when said threaded means is turned in one direction, and an extended portion adapted to project outwardly beyond said separable element when said engaging means has engaged said interior surface of said element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said separable elements have tapered corners for engaging tubular piece walls of tubular pieces with substantially rectangular cross section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein one of said first and second threaded means includes an element engagement assembly comprising first engaging means, comprising said affixed collar, located interiorly of said separable element to urge said element outwardly when said threaded means is turned in one direction, and second engaging means located exteriorly of said separable element to urge said element inwardly when said threaded means is turned in the other direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The connector of claim 5 wherein said separable element defines a recess for receiving said second, exteriorly located, engaging means of said element engagement assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
209 words
A connector for tubular pieces comprising: a pair of opposite longitudinal separable elements, each said element having an exterior portion adapted to engage the interior walls of said tubular pieces, first threaded means threadedly connected to one of said elements and having an affixed collar adapted to engage an interior surface of the other of said elements for separating said elements and thereby placing said wall engaging portions into pressing engagement with said interior walls when said first threaded means is turned in one direction, and an exterior engaging means adapted to engage an exterior surface of the other of said elements for urging said elements together when said threaded means is turned in the other direction, said other element defining a recess for receiving said exterior engaging means, and second threaded means threadedly connected to one of said elements and having an affixed collar adapted to engage an interior surface of the other of said elements for separating said elements and thereby placing said wall engaging portions into pressing engagement with said interior walls when said second threaded means is turned in one direction, and an extended portion adapted to project outwardly beyond said separable element when said affixed collar has engaged said interior surface of said element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
209 words
A connector for tubular pieces comprising: a pair of opposite longitudinal separable elements, each said element having an exterior portion adapted to engage the interior walls of said tubular pieces, first threaded means threadedly connected to one of said elements and having an affixed collar adapted to engage an interior surface of the other of said elements for separating said elements and thereby placing said wall engaging portions into pressing engagement with said interior walls when said first threaded means is turned in one direction, and an exterior engaging means adapted to engage an exterior surface of the other of said elements for urging said elements together when said threaded means is turned in the other direction, said other element defining a recess for receiving said exterior engaging means, and second threaded means threadedly connected to one of said elements and having an affixed collar adapted to engage an interior surface of the other of said elements for separating said elements and thereby placing said wall engaging portions into pressing engagement with said interior walls when said second threaded means is turned in one direction, and an extended portion adapted to project outwardly beyond said separable element when said affixed collar has engaged said interior surface of said element.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-03 | 1987-10-03 | 1988-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-03 | 1991-10-03 | 1992-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-03 | 1995-10-03 | 1996-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |