Split coupler for pipes
AssigneeMikeysquickcoupler LLC
InventorsMichael L. Acosta, Timothy M. Acosta
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Abstract
A split coupler, and methods of making and using such a split coupler, whereby the split coupler includes a first semi-cylindrical member, a second semi-cylindrical member, and an interlocking assembly configured to interlock the first and second semi-cylindrical members to form a substantially cylindrical coupler having a coupler inner surface which defines a throughbore. Additionally, the split coupler can include spiral threads coupled to the coupler inner surface. Furthermore, the split coupler can include a flange inwardly extending from the coupler inner surface.
Claims20
A method of replacing a broken connector connecting emplaced first and second conduits with a split coupler, comprising:
- removing said broken connector from said emplaced first and second conduits;
- radially disposing a first semi-cylindrical member about said first conduit;
- radially disposing a second semi-cylindrical member about said first conduit;
- axially moving at least one of said first or second semi-cylindrical members to axially align and interlock said first and second semi-cylindrical members;
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- engaging a protrusion outwardly extending from a first semi-cylindrical member first terminal edge in a circumferential direction with a recess inwardly extending into a second semi-cylindrical member first terminal edge in a circumferential direction to interlock said first and second semi-cylindrical members.
A method of replacing a broken connector connecting emplaced first and second conduits with a split coupler, comprising:
- removing said broken connector from said emplaced first and second conduits;
- radially disposing a first semi-cylindrical member about said first conduit;
- radially disposing a second semi-cylindrical member about said first conduit;
- axially moving at least one of said first or second semi-cylindrical members to axially align and interlock said first and second semi-cylindrical members;
- and
- engaging a protrusion outwardly extending from a first semi-cylindrical member second terminal edge in a circumferential direction with a recess inwardly extending into a second semi-cylindrical member second terminal edge in a circumferential direction to interlock said first and second semi-cylindrical members.
A method of replacing a broken connector connecting emplaced first and second conduits with a split coupler, comprising:
- removing said broken connector from said emplaced first and second conduits;
- radially disposing a first semi-cylindrical member about said first conduit;
- radially disposing a second semi-cylindrical member about said first conduit;
- axially moving at least one of said first or second semi-cylindrical members to axially align and interlock said first and second semi-cylindrical members;
- and
- engaging a protrusion outwardly extending from each of first semi-cylindrical member first and second terminal edges in a circumferential direction with a recess inwardly extending into each of second semi-cylindrical member first and second terminal edges in a circumferential direction to interlock said first and second semi-cylindrical members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.