Patents Assigned to Gerald F. Hofberger
  • Patent number: 4036513
    Abstract: A pipe fitting formed of resilient material having two or more end portions disposed at a predetermined angle to each other. A firm metallic sleeve is positioned about the resilient plastic material and a clamp is afforded at each of the end portions. Each such end portion is adapted to receive the end of a threaded or unthreaded pipe and is formed with internal annular ribs for sealingly engaging the pipe. The central portion of the fitting is provided with a thicker wall section so that the internal diameter thereat substantially coincides with or equals the internal diameter of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Assignee: Gerald F. Hofberger
    Inventors: Edward J. Loftus, Gerald F. Hofberger