The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2020
Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas, Inc., Matthews, NC (US);
Patrick W. Duncan, Marshville, NC (US);
Daniel Foster, Troutman, NC (US);
Jorden Hardzinski, Peachland, NC (US);
Julie Howell, Indian Trail, NC (US);
Matthew Williams, Charlotte, NC (US);
Phillip Yontz, Rock Hill, SC (US);
Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC, Inc., Pintung, TW;
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an installation ready housing type pipe coupling for creating a sealed connection between coaxial groove ended pipes, a hold open clip for the coupling, and other modifications and improvements thereof. The coupling comprises a first and second housing segments creating a cavity, a gasket provided within the cavity, a first and second bolts and nuts connecting the hosing segments at opposite ends, and a hold open clip. The first nut is affixed to the first bolt. The second nut can be adjusted along the second bolt. The hold open clip helps to attach the two housing segments in the preassembled state while keeping the coupling open. The hold open clip may also indicate a proper installation of the coupling.