Patents by Inventor Edward L. Lapham

Edward L. Lapham has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4395060
    Abstract: A portable, reusable pipe coupling for connecting joints of cylindrical conduit which incorporates an annular body structure having sealed recesses formed at each extremity thereof. The end portions of the body structure define annular enlargements that are internally threaded and receive the externally threaded annular rim portion of a seal retainer element at each extremity of the coupling. The seal retainer element cooperates with a seal support member within the coupling body to define an annular seal chamber and an annular seal locking groove. An annular sealing element formed of resilient material is disposed within the seal chamber and is deformed by movement of the seal retainer relative to the coupling body, thus forcing the inner peripheral portion of the sealing element into sealed engagement with the ends of conduit sections that are located within the coupling body. The sealing element also incorporates an annular locking flange that is secured within the locking groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1983
    Inventor: Edward L. Lapham