Abstract: A static joint in which stationary members are sealed by a gasket and wherein the gasket has a first member of elastomeric deformable material and a second member of rigid material, the deformable member having a sealing portion and a retainer portion, the rigid member being embedded within the retaining portion and of a height more than 60% of the height of the retaining portion to limit deformation of the first member. The rigid member is chemically bonded to the elastomeric member to inhibit movement or extrusion of the elastomeric material from between the rigid member and the members being sealed under heavy clamping pressure.

Abstract: A split flange retainer assembly adapted to engage the flanged head to a conduit for mounting the conduit to a bulkhead, for example for hydraulic applications, is described. A pair of the split flange retainers are adapted to interconnect about the flanged head of the conduit to simulate the operation of a solid flange while retaining the advantages of split flanges.

Abstract: A coupling for establishing a fluid-tight connection between adjacent open ends of substantially coaxial hollow elements, especially pipes, includes a pair of flanges, each formed from a section of a profiled strand, respectively fitted about the outer surfaces of the elements and provided with contact surfaces arranged to fit upon each other upon axial movement of the flanges toward each other, and in which at least one of the flanges is provided with an annular cutout forming with the other flange and the outer surfaces of the elements at the adjacent ends of the latter an annular space. A compressible or ductile sealing element is located in this annular space, and a device engaging the flanges is constructed to move the latter in axial direction toward each other.

Abstract: A tubular clamping and sealing coupler for underwater oil or gas pipelines or the like operating under high pressure, providing a fluid-tight joint between the sections of the pipelines, one section of the coupler being firmly secured to the pipe on which it is mounted while the other section of the coupler is mounted on the adjacent pipe and is tightened into sealing and clamping position against the first mentioned coupler, a single operation performing the clamping and sealing and coupling function, said coupler eliminating the need for precise alignment of the pipes or use of a chemical sealing compound.

Abstract: A device for non-rigid connection of two rigid cylindrical pipes comprises the combined use of flexible double-lipped gaskets and toroid flexible gaskets surrounding a bulb-shaped zone formed in one of the pipes. The device is particularly useful for fastening fragile tubes containing light emitters to metal reactors used for photochemical processes.

Abstract: A fabricated packed pipe coupling gland suitable for a connection where there is at least one brittle pipe, the coupling forming a pressure tight, leak proof coupling which is semi-rigid. The coupling is particularly useful for coupling glass pipe to metal pipe for conveying highly corrosive vapors at high temperature, for example heated titanium tetrachloride vapors to a reactor for forming titanium dioxide.

Abstract: An interface gasket which is interposable between the conical ends of glass pipes to be joined, the gasket being compressed by means of flanges mounted on the pipe ends and interconnected by bolts. The gasket is constituted by an annular sheath whose internal diameter corresponds to the internal diameter of the pipe, the sheath being provided with a rim dimensioned to engage the end of the pipe and encircle its outer diameter, the sheath having a circular channel within which is received a compressible core ring.

Abstract: A mount for a carburetor which reduces the transfer of heat and vibration from an engine which includes an elastic support ring interposed, with a load carrying capacity, between the mounting flanges of the engine and the carburetor and a neck portion of the carburetor to eliminate metal-to-metal contact. The neck portion has an axial length sufficient to receive the carburetor mounting flange while the elastic support ring is assembled.

Abstract: A flange joint for joining e.g. pipes, having at least one of the clamping flanges turnably mounted on one of the pieces to be joined, by means of a locking ring and locking grooves. When the flange is in tightening position the forward part of it forms a guide and a support for the other piece and for a packing fitted in between.

Abstract: A modular assembly for constructing conduits of the type used for underground telephone lines, electrical lines, and the like. The specification discloses several embodiments each of which generally comprises a plurality of side-by-side corrugated plastic tubing sections. These sections are provided with laterally extending means which engage to prevent relative longitudinal movement between adjacent sections. Preferably, longitudinally spaced and circumferentially extending wrapping or binding members encircle the assembled section to prevent relative movement between the sections in the lateral direction. The specification and drawings also disclose several forms of joints for connecting aligned assemblies. In the preferred form, the joints include resilient foam members having spaced openings for receiving the aligned ends of the tubes in successive sections. Additionally, clamp means are provided for drawing the sections together to compress the foam members.

Abstract: A flange adapted to be arranged on a tube. A plurality of flange parts fit together to define a flange having a central opening for surrounding the outer perimeter of a tube. Each of the flange parts defines at least a portion of the central opening. Each flange part is provided on its surface portion which defines at least a portion of the central opening with at least one protrusion for engaging a corresponding groove in an associated tube in a form-fitting relationship.

Abstract: A metal reusable barrel for storing and shipping fluids. The barrel is capable of being disassembled after initial use to minimize the space required for transporting the barrel back to the original shipper and also minimize the expense of reconditioning the barrel for reuse. The barrel comprises two barrel halves, each in the shape of a frustum with the larger end open and the smaller end sealingly closed by a circular plate. The open ends of the two barrel halves are sealingly clamped together to form a fully assembled, leak-proof barrel. When the barrel is empty it may be disassembled by detaching the two barrel halves from one another and nesting one inside the other for shipment back to the producer. In their disassembled condition the barrel halves can be easily cleaned and reconditioned because of the accessibility of their interior surfaces, after which they may be reassembled and reused.

Abstract: A fabricated packed pipe coupling gland suitable for a connection where there is at least one brittle pipe, the coupling forming a pressure tight, leak proof coupling which is semi-rigid. The coupling is particularly useful for coupling glass pipe to metal pipe for conveying highly corrosive vapors at high temperature, for example heated titanium tetrachloride vapors to a reactor for forming titanium dioxide.