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Pipe coupling retainer with axial support members

  • US 20060214422A1
  • Filed: 03/28/2005
  • Published: 09/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A retainer positionable within a pipe coupling for retaining a pipe end within said coupling, said retainer comprising:

  • a circumferential band surrounding a central axis and having an outwardly facing surface engageable with an inwardly facing surface of said pipe coupling, said band having first and second edges oppositely disposed;

    a plurality of teeth attached to said first edge of said band and projecting inwardly, said teeth being angularly oriented toward said second edge of said band and being engageable with said pipe when positioned within said band; and

    a plurality of support members projecting axially from said first edge of said band toward said second edge, said support members adapted to apply an axial force in a direction substantially parallel to said central axis.

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