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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2010
Jarmo Smahl, Nastola, FI;
Jarmo Smahl, Nastola, FI;
Uponor Innovation AB, Virsbo, SE;
Abstract
A first element is connected to a first end of the connecting piece and a second element is connected to a second end of the connecting piece. At least one end of the connecting piece is provided with a thread, whereby the connecting piece is connectable for instance to a pipe or fitting with threaded connection. The connecting piece may be made of plastic, for example, the connecting piece is made substantially completely of thermoplast in such a way that the thermoplastic body is provided with a thread. The outer surface of the connecting piece is provided with a gripping member. The gripping member is formed and dimensioned such that it gives way earlier than the connecting member thread and/or basic structure.