Title: Pipe fitting

Abstract: A pipe fitting formed of resilient material having two or more end portions disposed at a predetermined angle to each other. A firm metallic sleeve is positioned about the resilient plastic material and a clamp is afforded at each of the end portions. Each such end portion is adapted to receive the end of a threaded or unthreaded pipe and is formed with internal annular ribs for sealingly engaging the pipe. The central portion of the fitting is provided with a thicker wall section so that the internal diameter thereat substantially coincides with or equals the internal diameter of the pipe.

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Inventors: Loftus, Edward J. (Orange, CA, US)
Hofberger, Gerald F. (Peoria, AZ, US)

Application Number: 654095
Filing Date: 1976-02-02
Publication_date: 1977-07-19
Assignee: Hofberger; Gerald F. (Peoria, AZ)
Primary Class(es): 285/179 285/236, 285/373
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

561442	Jun, 1896	Schmidt	285/236.
3211475	Oct, 1965	Freed et al.	285/236.
3233922	Feb, 1966	Evans	285/236.
3378282	Apr, 1968	Demler	285/236.
3402946	Sep, 1968	Dedian	285/236.

Other Refs: 522,902908,479

Oct, 1953	BE
Sep, 1945	FR

Primary Examiner: Callaghan, Thomas F.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Nienow; Harvey C.