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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2014
Filed:
May. 12, 2009
Applicants:
Paul Chahine, Dacula, GA (US);
Gerhard Lein, Karlsruhe-Palmbach, DE;
Rolf Janssen, Atlanta, GA (US);
Inventors:
Paul Chahine, Dacula, GA (US);
Gerhard Lein, Karlsruhe-Palmbach, DE;
Rolf Janssen, Atlanta, GA (US);
Assignee:
American BOA, Inc., Cumming, GA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 21/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A flexible bellows used in a pipe coupling includes composite convolutions having integral extensions forming one or both of an outer shield or inner liner to enhance performance of the coupling. Embodiments incorporate dampers, hangers and convolution modifications. Various embodiments are disclosed.