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COMBINATION SEALING MEMBER AND PIPE COUPLINGS

  • US 20080018057A1
  • Filed: 10/04/2007
  • Published: 01/24/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In combination, a sealing member and a coupling, said coupling comprising:

  • a plurality of segments joined end to end, said coupling for securing pipe elements together in end to end relationship, said segments having arcuate surfaces facing inwardly and engageable with outer surfaces of said pipe elements, said segments having adjustably tightenable connection members for drawing said segments together, said sealing member being positioned between said segments and comprising;

    a flexible, resilient ring having a ring inner surface adapted to engage said outer surfaces of said pipe elements, said ring inner surface having a diameter sized to receive said pipe elements upon insertion of said pipe elements between said segments, said ring having a ring outer surface having a diameter sized to support said segments in spaced apart relation sufficient to allow said pipe elements to be inserted therebetween; and

    wherein upon tightening of said connection members said segments being movable toward one another compressing said ring, said ring being deformable upon motion of said segments to permit engagement of said arcuate surfaces with said pipe elements.

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