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Fluid distribution apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-09-30
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2011-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A weldless and solderless fluid distribution piping system incorporating solely mechanical retention of one or more inlet/outlet fittings in holes in the side wall of a pipe. In each case, the fitting has at one end a fishmouth configuration and an annular bead, and this end end is first inserted into the hole in the pipe and the bead thereafter forcibly expanded into tight mechanical and sealing relationship with the edges of the hole. A deformable and resilient sealing gasket can optionally be interposed between the fitting and pipe to provide an improved seal, if desired. Novel apparati and a method for attaching such fittings to a pipe are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Lasko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/08; F16L41/082; B; B21; B21D; B21D39/00; B21D39/04; B21D39/044; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49428; Y10T29/49442; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A piped distribution system for carrying fluids, comprising in combination: a) a main pipe having a circular opening in its wall, and b) a deformable cylindrical cast-metal branch fitting member having a bore for the passage of liquids, said member terminating in a fishmouth-shaped edge at one of its ends, said one end being disposed in the opening of said main pipe, and having securing means comprising a continuous circumferential bead disposed on said fishmouth-shaped edge and located within said main pipe, said continuous circumferential bead comprising stretched and radially expanded cast metal which clamps against the edges of the opening in said main pipe to retain the fitting member therein in sealing relation, said bead at its innermost points which are disposed inside said main pipe having a thicker wall than at other points which are located in the opening of the main pipe, and said fitting member at the location of said fishmouth shaped-edge comprising outwardly flowed cast metal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A piped distribution system for carrying fluids, comprising in combination: a) a main pipe having a circular opening in its wall, and b) a deformable cylindrical cast-metal branch fitting member having a bore for the passage of liquids, said member terminating in a fishmouth-shaped edge at one of its ends, said one end being disposed in the opening of said main pipe, and having securing means comprising a continuous circumferential bead disposed on said fishmouth-shaped edge and located within said main pipe, said continuous circumferential bead comprising stretched and radially expanded cast metal which clamps against the edges of the opening in said main pipe to retain the fitting member therein in sealing relation, said bead at its innermost points which are disposed inside said main pipe having a thicker wall than at other points which are located in the opening of the main pipe, and said fitting member at the location of said fishmouth shaped-edge comprising outwardly flowed cast metal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a) said fitting member has annular shoulder means adapted to press against the exterior of the pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2, wherein: a) said shoulder means includes a seal interposed between the shoulder means and the pipe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3, wherein: a) said seal is resilient.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2, and further including: a) a viscous sealant at the shoulder means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a) said circumferential extends into the pipe and overlies an inner surface area thereof surrounding the opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2, wherein: a) said shoulder means and said circumferential bead form an annular groove, b) the edges of said opening being received in said annular groove.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3, wherein: a) said shoulder means and said circumferential bead form an annular groove, and said seal comprising a gasket, b) said gasket and the edges of said opening in the pipe being received in said annular groove, in sealing relation with one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as set forth in claim 8, wherein: a) said gasket has an undulating configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
147 words
A branch fitting for attachment to a distribution pipe which has an opening in its wall, said fitting comprising: a) a deformable cylindrical cast-metal member having a bore for the passage of liquids, said bore converging and terminating at one of its ends in a fishmouth-shaped extremity of smaller diameter than the remainder of the member, and said member having exterior shoulder means disposed adjacent said fishmouth-shaped extremity, b) said member having a wall which is extended beyond said shoulder means, c) said extended wall having an annular zone of weakness spaced inwardly of said extremity and said extremity having a greater wall thickness than said zone of weakness, said zone of weakness facilitating the laying over of said extremity in a radially outward manner for clamping against the inside surface of the distribution pipe when said extended wall is occupying the wall opening in said pipe.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
147 words
A branch fitting for attachment to a distribution pipe which has an opening in its wall, said fitting comprising: a) a deformable cylindrical cast-metal member having a bore for the passage of liquids, said bore converging and terminating at one of its ends in a fishmouth-shaped extremity of smaller diameter than the remainder of the member, and said member having exterior shoulder means disposed adjacent said fishmouth-shaped extremity, b) said member having a wall which is extended beyond said shoulder means, c) said extended wall having an annular zone of weakness spaced inwardly of said extremity and said extremity having a greater wall thickness than said zone of weakness, said zone of weakness facilitating the laying over of said extremity in a radially outward manner for clamping against the inside surface of the distribution pipe when said extended wall is occupying the wall opening in said pipe.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as set forth in claim 10, wherein: a) said extended wall is convergent from said shoulder means to said fishmouth-shaped extremity.
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