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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 19, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Marco Sanwald, Gossau, CH;
Richard Widmer, Gossau, CH;
Assignee:
Buchi Labortechnik AG, Flawil, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 2/300 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 2/300 ;
Abstract
The connection element (,) is preferably provided with two retaining collars (,) which enclose the connection sections (,) which do the holding together. The retaining collars are releasably connected to one another or held against one another by way of fastening elements, preferably screw bolts (,). Each retaining collar consists of at least two segments (,). With this the fastening elements have additionally also still the function of holding together the two segments. For releasing the connection at least one of the segments can be pivoted open.