Abstract: A joint structure for connecting lengths of pipe uses a plurality of teeth to engage the surface of at least one end of the adjacent lengths of pipe to connect the ends. A deformable member applies forces to the plurality of teeth to engage the surfaces. In an aspect, the plurality of teeth are releasable. In another aspect, the plurality of teeth are permanently engaged into the surfaces.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 31, 2013
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2017
Assignee:
Prabhat Industries
Inventors:
Ryan C. Boelter, Claus H. H. Boelter, Yogesh H. Dhruv, Gregory D. Cady, Warren R. Etches
Abstract: A joint structure for connecting lengths of pipe uses a plurality of teeth to engage the surface of at least one end of the adjacent lengths of pipe to connect the ends. A deformable member applies forces to the plurality of teeth to engage the surfaces. In an aspect, the plurality of teeth are releasable. In another aspect, the plurality of teeth are permanently engaged into the surfaces.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 31, 2013
Publication date:
June 26, 2014
Applicant:
Prabhat Industries
Inventors:
Ryan C. Boelter, Claus H.H. Boelter, Yogesh H. Dhruv, Gregory D. Cady, Warren R. Etches