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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2011
Charles E. Tharp, Columbia, MO (US);
Randall C. Chann, Columbia, MO (US);
Randy K. Hulsebus, Columbia, MO (US);
Charles E. Tharp, Columbia, MO (US);
Randall C. Chann, Columbia, MO (US);
Randy K. Hulsebus, Columbia, MO (US);
Environmental Dynamics International, Inc., Columbia, MO (US);
Abstract
An aeration system for treating liquid contained in a vessel is provided. The aeration system includes a header pipe and a plurality of lateral pipes coupled to the header pipe. The lateral pipes each have one or more tubular diffuser membranes sleeved therearound. Also provided is a coupling for sealingly joining end portions of two adjacent pipes is provided. The coupling includes two saddle sections and a deformable gasket extending between the pipes. The coupling is adapted for enabling one pipe to be removed and replaced from a series of pipes without substantially moving any adjacent pipes.