Patents Assigned to Wavin
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Publication number: 20240418299Abstract: A multi-layered pipe including a first polyethylene layer including raised temperature (PE-RT) resistance forming a longitudinal axis of the pipe, an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) layer disposed around the first PE-RT layer, a second PE-RT layer disposed around the UHMWPE layer, and, optionally, at least one bonding layer disposed between at least one of the respective first or second PE-RT layers and the UHMWPE layer. At least one of the layers includes a nanoclay material for reducing gas transport through the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: December 19, 2024Applicant: WAVIN B.V.Inventors: Henricus Josephus Geradus Anna GEURTS, Varun SRINIVAS
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Patent number: 12162223Abstract: An electroweld fitting is made of plastic material for welding plastic pipelines. The electroweld fitting has: a cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis; a heating wire winding; contacts configured to conduct an electric current; and a pipe stop. The pipe stop is arranged on an inner lateral surface of the cylindrical body. The pipe stop is flexible and resilient. The cylindrical body and the pipe stop arranged thereon are a one piece injection molded part. The heating wire winding is an embedded wire in the inner lateral surface of the cylindrical body.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: GEORG FISCHER WAVIN AGInventors: Karl-Heinz Mayer, Jonas Huessy
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Pipe coupling for receiving, holding and releasing a pipe and a method of assembling a pipe coupling
Patent number: 11982387Abstract: A pipe coupling (100) for receiving, holding and releasing a pipe, comprising a coupling body (110) having a bore (B) with a geometric axis (A) into which a pipe can be inserted in a pipe insertion direction (P); a rotatable sleeve (170) which is arranged at least partially around the coupling body (110) and which is rotatable around the axis of the bore with respect to the coupling body (110); a gripping element (140) configured to engage a surface of the pipe; a pipe release element (160) configured to disengage the gripping element (140) from the surface of the pipe upon axial movement of the pipe release element (160); and a release collar (180) coupled to an end of the rotatable sleeve (170).Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Mark Fardon, Josef Luke Allen, Gordon John Alexander Farquhar, Oliver Macpherson Ross -
Publication number: 20230341071Abstract: A pipe coupling (100) for receiving, holding and releasing a pipe, comprising a coupling body (110) having a bore (B) with a geometric axis (A) into which a pipe can be inserted in a pipe insertion direction (P); a rotatable sleeve (170) which is arranged at least partially around the coupling body (110) and which is rotatable around the axis of the bore with respect to the coupling body (110); a gripping element (140) configured to engage a surface of the pipe; a pipe release element (160) configured to disengage the gripping element (140) from the surface of the pipe upon axial movement of the pipe release element (160); and a release collar (180) coupled to an end of the rotatable sleeve (170).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Mark Fardon, Josef Luke Allen, Gordon John Alexander Farquhar, Oliver Macpherson Ross
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Patent number: 11703162Abstract: A press fitting device (1) for establishing a fluid-tight connection with at least one pipe section (10), the press fitting device being configured to generate a sound when a gaseous fluid flows along or through the press fitting device a) in a pre-press fit condition, in which a connection with the at least one pipe section is established and before the connection is press-fit; and/or b) in a press fit condition, in which the connection is press-fit, if the connection is not fluid-tight.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Bastiaan Vos, Gerrit Jan Nijman, Ruurd Johan Berend Van Leeuwen, Marc Herwin De Groot, Ronald Ekkel
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Patent number: 11073232Abstract: The present invention concerns a multilayered pipe comprising an inner basis layer (1) and an outer layer (2), the inner basis layer (1) and the outer layer (2) comprising polypropylene, and with a reinforcement layer (3, 6) reinforced with mineral fibers and located between the inner basis layer (1) and the outer layer (2), wherein at least one layer of the pipe located between the inner basis layer (1) and the outer layer (2) is a barrier layer (3) comprising polyamide.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Martin Rimal, David Krbec
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Publication number: 20210079641Abstract: There is provided a plastic infiltration unit comprising: a top deck, at least one pillar extending from the top deck, wherein the at least one pillar includes a plurality of compartments, wherein at least one of the compartments is laterally enclosed, and wherein the top deck and the at least one pillar are produced in one piece. There is further provided a plastic base plate for use with a plastic infiltration unit. There is further provided a plastic infiltration unit side plate. There is yet further provided a plastic infiltration system for deployment underground comprising a plastic infiltration unit and a plastic base plate, wherein the at least one pillar of the plastic infiltration unit is received at the receiving location of the plastic base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Marco Van Der Scheer, Berend Jan Van Dijk
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Patent number: 10889081Abstract: A multi-layered pipe comprising a wall having a polyolefin inner layer and a barrier layer being an outer layer relative to the polyolefin inner layer, the barrier layer being formed of a non-metallic barrier material, which barrier material has relative to polyolefin an enhanced resistance to permeation therethrough of hydrocarbon molecules, the pipe further comprising a protective layer being an outer layer relative to the barrier layer, the pipe further comprising a peelable layer between the polyolefin inner layer and the barrier layer, the peelable layer being formable around the polyolefin inner layer by means of extrusion. The protective layer and the barrier layer may together be incorporated in a single layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Marinus Peter Kremer, Yogesh Sheshrao Deshmukh, Marco Goris, Johannes Akkerman
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Patent number: 10808390Abstract: There is provided a plastic infiltration unit comprising: a top deck, at least one pillar extending from the top deck, wherein the at least one pillar includes a plurality of compartments, wherein at least one of the compartments is laterally enclosed, and wherein the top deck and the at least one pillar are produced in one piece. There is further provided a plastic base plate for use with a plastic infiltration unit. There is further provided a plastic infiltration unit side plate. There is yet further provided a plastic in filtration system for deployment underground comprising a plastic infiltration unit and a plastic base plate, wherein the at least one pillar of the plastic infiltration unit is received at the receiving location of the plastic base plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Marco Van Der Scheer, Berend Jan Van Dijk
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Patent number: 10759137Abstract: A multi-layered pipe comprising a wall having a polyolefin inner layer and a barrier layer being an outer layer relative to the polyolefin inner layer, the barrier layer being formed of a non-metallic barrier material, which barrier material has relative to polyolefin an enhanced resistance to permeation therethrough of hydrocarbon molecules, the pipe further comprising a protective layer being an outer layer relative to the barrier layer, the pipe further comprising a peelable layer between the polyolefin inner layer and the barrier layer, the peelable layer being formable around the polyolefin inner layer by means of extrusion. The protective layer and the barrier layer may together be incorporated in a single layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Marinus Peter Kremer, Yogesh Sheshrao Deshmukh, Marco Goris, Johannes Akkerman
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Patent number: 10697574Abstract: A tapping saddle for a plastic main pipe carrying a medium includes a stub having a central axis, a saddle piece, and a drill. The drill is configured to be moved axially in the stub. A heating element geometry, which is used for welding the tapping saddle to a main tube outer circumference, is arranged on an inside diameter of the saddle piece. The heating element geometry has a winding having an outer winding region and an inner winding region. In the inner winding region, the winding extends in meandering loops along a circle concentric with the central axis of the stub.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: GEORG FISCHER WAVIN AGInventors: Jonas Huessy, Dirk Petry, Edwin Habluetzel
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Patent number: 10648593Abstract: A pipe clamp for a main pipe conveying a medium. The pipe clamp includes a saddle member and bearing elements, wherein the bearing elements are arranged on the saddle member. The pipe clamp further includes a tension unit, wherein the tension unit comprises at least one band for encircling the main pipe, a band linkage, and a clamping lever. The band linkage and the clamping lever are each arranged at one end of the at least one band and are opposite one another. An extension is arranged on the clamping lever, and the extension is configured to be removed from the clamping lever after the tension unit is firmly clamped on the main pipe.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: GEORG FISCHER WAVIN AGInventors: Oliver Trefz, Jonas Huessy, Dirk Petry
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Patent number: 10550562Abstract: Inspection chamber for a pipe structure for drainage or sewerage, the chamber having an inspection entrance at a first side for connecting up with an inspection shaft, the chamber further being provided with a feet-structure at a second side, the first side and the second side being opposite sides of the inspection chamber, the feet-structure comprising at least two feet which are in combination configured for: stabilizing the inspection chamber when positioned on a supporting ground in such a way that the inspection entrance is at an upper position, therewith hindering sideways falling of the inspection chamber; and maintaining the manufactured shape of the inspection entrance of another one of such an inspection chamber when the feet-structure is placed in a mating position with the inspection entrance of that other one of such an inspection chamber, for instance during storage and/or transport thereof; and of which each foot itself is configured for: resisting sinking of the inspection chamber into a sandyType: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Wavin B.V.Inventor: Silas Rudolf Boxum
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Publication number: 20190375180Abstract: A multi-layered pipe having a wall with a protective outer layer which comprises PET, wherein preferably the protective outer layer is the most outer layer of the pipe, wherein preferably at least one of the layers is pigmented, and wherein preferably at least one of the layers is transparent, wherein the pipe further has a barrier layer which has relative to polyolefin an enhanced resistance to permeation therethrough of at least one of: hydrocarbon molecules, oxygen molecules, hydrogen molecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Marinus Peter Kremer, Yogesh Sheshrao Deshmukh, Marco Goris, Johannes Akkerman
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Patent number: 10502355Abstract: A pipe tapping saddle for a main pipe having a center axis and conveying a medium. The pipe tapping saddle includes a saddle piece; a branch pipe having a center axis, a drill socket having a center axis, and a drill with a thread being arranged displaceably in the drill socket for tapping the main pipe. The pipe tapping saddle is arranged on the main pipe. A center axis of the branch pipe runs horizontally and is arranged below an upper crown point of the main pipe.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: GEORG FISCHER WAVIN AGInventors: Jonas Weber, Jonas Huessy, Edwin Habluetzel
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Publication number: 20190331273Abstract: A press fitting device (1) for establishing a fluid-tight connection with at least one pipe section (10), the press fitting device being configured to generate a sound when a gaseous fluid flows along or through the press fitting device a) in a pre-press fit condition, in which a connection with the at least one pipe section is established and before the connection is press-fit; and/or b) in a press fit condition, in which the connection is press-fit, if the connection is not fluid-tight.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Bastiaan Vos, Gerrit Jan Nijman, Ruurd Johan Berend Van Leeuwen, Marc Herwin De Groot, Ronald Ekkel
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Publication number: 20190168479Abstract: A multi-layered pipe comprising a wall having a polyolefin inner layer and a barrier layer being an outer layer relative to the polyolefin inner layer, the barrier layer being formed of a non-metallic barrier material, which barrier material has relative to polyolefin an enhanced resistance to permeation therethrough of hydrocarbon molecules, the pipe further comprising a protective layer being an outer layer relative to the barrier layer, the pipe further comprising a peelable layer between the polyolefin inner layer and the barrier layer, the peelable layer being formable around the polyolefin inner layer by means of extrusion. The protective layer and the barrier layer may together be incorporated in a single layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Marinus Peter KREMER, Yogesh Sheshrao DESHMUKH, Marco GORIS, Johannes AKKERMAN
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Patent number: 10132069Abstract: There is provided a plastic infiltration unit comprising: a top deck which extends in a plane, at least one pillar extending from the top deck for supporting the top deck, wherein the top deck is provided with at least one integrated connector arranged to connect the plastic infiltration unit with another at least one integrated connector, of another plastic infiltration unit in a side by side arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Marco Van Der Scheer, Berend Jan Van Dijk
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Publication number: 20180313479Abstract: A coupling system for coupling two pipe ends (2, 3) which are each provided with an outer wall (21, 31) and, at at least one circumferential position on the outer wall (21, 31), a protrusion (20, 30) that extends radially outwardly, comprises a frame (10) which can adopt an open condition and a closed condition, the open condition allows the frame (10) to be put around the two pipe ends (2, 3) when put together for a continuation of a pipeline lumen, the frame (10) in the closed condition being configured to house the two pipe ends (2, 3) when put together for a continuation of the pipeline lumen, wherein the frame (10) comprises at least a first and a second restrictor part (11, 12), the first and second restrictor parts (11, 12) being configured to allow an abutment against the protrusions (20) of the opposite pipe ends (2) in the closed condition of the frame (10), so that the pipe ends (2, 3) are at least limited from moving away from each other in a pipeline direction by inability of the protrusions (20,Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Wavin B.V.Inventors: Earnst Korné Brinkhuis, Joseph M. Venegas
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Publication number: 20180291609Abstract: Inspection chamber for a pipe structure for drainage or sewerage, the chamber having an inspection entrance at a first side for connecting up with an inspection shaft, the chamber further being provided with a feet-structure at a second side, the first side and the second side being opposite sides of the inspection chamber, the feet-structure comprising at least two feet which are in combination configured for: stabilizing the inspection chamber when positioned on a supporting ground in such a way that the inspection entrance is at an upper position, therewith hindering sideways falling of the inspection chamber; and maintaining the manufactured shape of the inspection entrance of another one of such an inspection chamber when the feet-structure is placed in a mating position with the inspection entrance of that other one of such an inspection chamber, for instance during storage and/or transport thereof; and of which each foot itself is configured for: resisting sinking of the inspection chamber into a sandyType: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: Wavin B.V.Inventor: Silas Rudolf Boxum