US4889370A
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Pipe repair assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-05-31
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Granted: 1989-12-26
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Expires: 2008-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A weldless pipe repair assembly comprises a cylindrical hub member having a through bore, the hub member being formed in two separable, mating parts for slidable interfitting engagement, a first one of the parts having a longitudinal slot for fitting the part transversely over a pipe in the area of a leak or rupture, prior to sliding the second part into engagement with the first part so that the hub member surrounds the pipe. At least one sealing sleeve is designed to fit in the hub bore to seal the space between the pipe and hub member, the sleeve being slit to allow it to fit over the pipe, and a locking assembly is provided for urging the sleeve into the hub member and sealing the sleeve against the pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas B. Firestone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/16; F16L55/168; F16L55/17; F16L55/171
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A pipe repair assembly, comprising: an elongate hub member having a through bore size to fit over a pipe and a substantially smooth outer cylindrical periphery; the hub member being formed in two separate, mating portions, a first one of the portions having a longitudinal slot for fitting the portion transversely over a pipe, and a pair of part-cylindrical, co-axial cut-outs extending from its inner to its outer surface, one on each side of the slot, and the second portion having a crescent-shaped cross-section for longitudinal sliding engagement with said first portion, the outer surface of the crescent shape comprising means for slidable mating engagement with said part-cylindrical cut-outs to cover the slot so that the hub member surrounds the pipe, the inner surface of the crescent shape comprising a part-cylindrical section of diameter corresponding to that of the inner surface of the first portion to form a continuous cylindrical bore surrounding the pipe; at least one sealing sleeve for fitting into the gap between the hub member through bore and the pipe, the sleeve having a slit for allowing it to be fitted over the pipe; and locking means for urging the sealing sleeve into the hub member through bore and into sealing engagement with the pipe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A pipe repair assembly, comprising: an elongate hub member having a through bore size to fit over a pipe and a substantially smooth outer cylindrical periphery; the hub member being formed in two separate, mating portions, a first one of the portions having a longitudinal slot for fitting the portion transversely over a pipe, and a pair of part-cylindrical, co-axial cut-outs extending from its inner to its outer surface, one on each side of the slot, and the second portion having a crescent-shaped cross-section for longitudinal sliding engagement with said first portion, the outer surface of the crescent shape comprising means for slidable mating engagement with said part-cylindrical cut-outs to cover the slot so that the hub member surrounds the pipe, the inner surface of the crescent shape comprising a part-cylindrical section of diameter corresponding to that of the inner surface of the first portion to form a continuous cylindrical bore surrounding the pipe; at least one sealing sleeve for fitting into the gap between the hub member through bore and the pipe, the sleeve having a slit for allowing it to be fitted over the pipe; and locking means for urging the sealing sleeve into the hub member through bore and into sealing engagement with the pipe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cut-out areas and the mating surfaces of the second portion have corresponding slight tapers for allowing the second portion to slide freely into the cut-out area of the first portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hub member through bore has opposing smooth frusto-conical sections of decreasing diameter extending from opposite ends of the member towards its central area; two sealing sleeves are provided for fitting into the respective opposite frusto-conical sections of the through bore; and the sealing sleeves having smooth frusto-conical outer surfaces of complementary shape to the respective frusto-conical sections of the bore for close mating engagement with the opposing bore surfaces, and having inner diameters sized for a close sliding fit with a pipe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the frusto-conical sections extend to the center of the hub through bore, and the sealing sleeves have complementary formations at their inner ends for allowing the sleeves to overlap into sealing engagement when locked in the hub member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein the complementary formations comprise a frusto-conical indent at the smallest diameter end of one of the sleeves for receiving the corresponding end of the other sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein each sleeve is cylindrical and has a longitudinal slit for allowing it to be fitted transversely over a pipe.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein each sleeve is cylindrical and has a spiral slit for allowing it to be wrapped around a pipe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
99 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the locking means comprises a pair of annular flanges for fitting against opposite ends of the hub member, each flange being formed in two separate parts for fitting around the pipe; a collar projecting from each flange into the respective opposite ends of the hub through bore to engage the outer end of the respective sealing sleeve; and securing means for locking the respective flange to the hub member to urge the collar into the hub bore and urge the sleeves into sealing engagement with one another and with the pipe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the sealing sleeves are of a substantially inert plastic material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-12-25 | 1993-06-26 | 1993-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-25 | 1997-06-26 | 1997-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-25 | 2001-06-26 | 2001-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |