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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2006
Applicant:
Walter Viegener, Attendorn, DE;
Inventor:
Walter Viegener, Attendorn, DE;
Assignee:
Viega GmbH & Co. KG, Attendorn, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 19/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A connection element for producing a fluid-tight screw connection of a line, having a thread includes a thread groove, delimited by a thread base and neighboring thread flanks, a sealant situated in the thread groove at least over one complete revolution of the thread groove, and an adhesive bond being implemented between the sealant and the thread groove, wherein the sealant contains at least one material selected from the following group: silicones, fluoropolymers, in particular perfluoroalkoxypolymers, epoxide resins, and polyurethanes. The connection element can further be utilized in a pipe part and/or a valve.