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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 21, 2006
Applicants:
Rabih Hikmat, Laval, CA;
Robert Laflamme, Verdun, CA;
Inventors:
Rabih Hikmat, Laval, CA;
Robert Laflamme, Verdun, CA;
Assignee:
Ipex Inc., Verdun, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 15/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A reinforcing and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.