# US 10,483,731 B2 · Methods for joining extended lengths of conduit > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,483,731 B2 - Document ID: US10483731B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/486,661 - Filed: 2017-04-13 - Published: 2018-10-18 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2017-04-13 - Applicants: John Fedowitz - Inventors: John Fedowitz - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10483731B2 ## CPC - H02G 3/04: Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs - F16L 1/00: Laying or reclaiming pipes; Repairing or joining pipes on or under water - F16L 55/00: Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems (F16L1/00 - F16L53/00, F16L57/00, F16L59/00 take precedence; repairing or joining pipes on or under water F16L1/26; cleaning of pipes B08B9/02, e.g. removal of blockages B08B9/027; devices for preventing bursting of water pipes by freezing E03B7/10) - H02G 1/14: for joining or terminating cables - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES - F16L: PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL ## Abstract The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for joining extended lengths of conduit. The apparatus and method provide a means for decreasing the time required to assemble extended lengths of conduit. The apparatus for use with the corresponding method comprises an apparatus head, an extender joining body and a conduit interface. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of joining extended lengths of conduit, said method comprising the steps of: placing two or more lengths of conduit in series along a length of tract to which conduit is to be laid; placing conduit couplings between each of said lengths of conduit; attaching said conduit couplings by a screwing motion to the ends of each of said lengths of conduit to begin threading said conduit coupling to said lengths of conduit; stabilizing a terminal end of said lengths of conduit to prevent rotation; connecting an apparatus for joining lengths of conduit to a near end of said lengths of conduit, wherein said apparatus comprises: a cylindrical apparatus head with a torque application interface arranged around the circumference of said cylindrical apparatus head comprising indentions between two shoulders; an extender joining body; an abutting plate; and, a cylindrical conduit interface comprising a threaded interior surface; and, applying torque to said torque application interface, wherein said apparatus screws said lengths of conduit to each of said conduit couplings joining said lengths of conduit. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said lengths of conduit have a diameter selected from the group consisting of ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch, 1¼ inch, 1½ inch, 2 inch, 2½ inch, 3 inch, 3½ inch, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6 inch, 16 mm, 21 mm, 27 mm, 35 mm, 41 mm, 53 mm, 63 mm, 78 mm, 91 mm, 103 mm, 129 mm, or 155 mm. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said conduit couplings are sized to fit said lengths of conduit having a diameter selected from the group consisting of ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch, 1¼ inch, 1½ inch, 2 inch, 2½ inch, 3 inch, 3½ inch, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6 inch, 16 mm, 21 mm, 27 mm, 35 mm, 41 mm, 53 mm, 63 mm, 78 mm, 91 mm, 103 mm, 129 mm, or 155 mm. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said terminal end is stabilized through a connection to a junction box, pipe wrench, or a tightening device to stop rotation. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said step of placing two or more lengths of conduit in series along a length of tract to which conduit is to be laid is in a horizontal position. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said connecting step comprises threading said cylindrical conduit interface to said near end of said lengths of conduit. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said extender joining body is permanently fixed to said abutting plate. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said extender joining body is detachable from said abutting plate. ### Claim 9 A method of joining extended lengths of conduit, said method comprising the steps of: connecting an apparatus for joining lengths of conduit to a near end of a length of conduit, wherein said apparatus comprises: a cylindrical apparatus head with a torque application interface arranged around the circumference of said cylindrical apparatus head comprising indentions between two shoulders; an extender joining body; an abutting plate; and, a cylindrical conduit interface comprising a threaded interior surface placing two or more lengths of conduit in series to said near end of a length of conduit along a length of tract to which conduit is to be laid; placing conduit couplings between each of said lengths of conduit; attaching said conduit couplings by a screwing motion to the ends of each of said lengths of conduit to begin threading said conduit coupling to said lengths of conduit; stabilizing a terminal end of said lengths of conduit to prevent rotation; and, applying torque to said torque application interface, wherein said apparatus screws said lengths of conduit to each of said conduit couplings joining said lengths of conduit. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said lengths of conduit have a diameter selected from the group consisting of ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch, 1¼ inch, 1½ inch, 2 inch, 2½ inch, 3 inch, 3½ inch, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6 inch, 16 mm, 21 mm, 27 mm, 35 mm, 41 mm, 53 mm, 63 mm, 78 mm, 91 mm, 103 mm, 129 mm, or 155 mm. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said conduit couplings are sized to fit said lengths of conduit having a diameter selected from the group consisting of ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch, 1¼ inch, 1½ inch, 2 inch, 2½ inch, 3 inch, 3½ inch, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6 inch, 16 mm, 21 mm, 27 mm, 35 mm, 41 mm, 53 mm, 63 mm, 78 mm, 91 mm, 103 mm, 129 mm, or 155 mm diameters. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said terminal end is stabilized through a connection to a junction box, pipe wrench, or a tightening device to stop rotation. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said step of placing two or more lengths of conduit in series along a length of tract to which conduit is to be laid is in a horizontal position. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said connecting step comprises threading said cylindrical conduit interface to said near end of said lengths of conduit. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said extender joining body is permanently fixed to said abutting plate. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said extender joining body is detachable from said abutting plate. ### Claim 17 A method of joining extended lengths of threaded conduit, said method comprising the steps of: placing two or more lengths of threaded conduit in series along a length of tract to which conduit is to be laid; between each of said lengths of conduit placing conduit couplings; attaching said conduit couplings by a screwing motion to the ends of each of said lengths of conduit to begin threading said conduit coupling to said lengths of conduit; stabilizing a terminal end of said lengths of conduit to prevent rotation; connecting an apparatus for joining lengths of conduit to a near end of said lengths of conduit, wherein said apparatus comprises: a cylindrical apparatus head with a torque application interface arranged around the circumference of said cylindrical apparatus head comprising indentions between two shoulders; an extender joining body comprising open venting regions around the circumference of said extender joining body; an abutting plate, wherein said abutting plate is permanently fixed to the conduit interface; and, a cylindrical conduit interface comprising a threaded interior surface for interfacing with conduit having a diameter selected from the group consisting of ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch, 1¼ inch, 1½ inch, 2 inch, 2½ inch, 3 inch, 3½ inch, 4 inch, 5 inch, 6 inch, 16 mm, 21 mm, 27 mm, 35 mm, 41 mm, 53 mm, 63 mm, 78 mm, 91 mm, 103 mm, 129 mm, or 155 mm conduit; and, applying torque to said torque application interface, wherein said apparatus screws said lengths of conduit to each of said conduit couplings joining said lengths of conduit. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein said extender joining body is permanently fixed to said abutting plate. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein said extender joining body is detachable from said abutting plate. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein said extender joining body possesses threaded screw holes at a location that interfaces with said abutting plate; and, wherein said abutting plate possesses threaded screw holes at a location that interfaces with said extender joining body.