Infinitely selectable angle pipe fitting
Patent 6595554 Issued on July 22, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 24, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 24, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 769821 filed on 01/24/2001US Classes:285/179, ELBOW285/181, Serially connected, adjustable285/184ADJUSTABLE ANGLEExaminersPrimary: Nicholson, Eric K.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassF16L 021/08AbstractA pipe elbow is provided having two parts, each part having an arcuate segment and a linking member for connecting to a run of standard pipe. The arcuate segment of the first part fits into the arcuate segment of the second part. By severing a portion of the arcuate segment of the first part at an angle needed for a specific run of pipe and inserting it into the arcuate segment of the second part, the assembled elbow will conform to the required angle. In addition, the arcuate segment of the first part has an inner aspect which is provided with an extended curved region which extends to the collar. The second part is provided with a lip which fits conformingly with the extended curved region of the first part in order to meet industry standards for minimum overlap of mating parts, even at very obtuse angles. | |
