Helically wound lock-seam tube

- Protol A.G.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a helically wound lock-seam tube, showing my new design as seen obliquely from the side; and,

FIG. 2 is an end view of the helically wound lock-seam tube.

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Patent History
Patent number: D376193
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 8, 1995
Date of Patent: Dec 3, 1996
Assignee: Protol A.G. (Glarus)
Inventor: Kenneth Lennartsson (Torekov)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Assistant Examiner: Gregory Andoll
Law Firm: Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes LLP
Application Number: 0/35,875
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Pipe, Tubing Or Hose (D23/266)