Pipe coupler having an integral mounting flange
OwnerAlbert Swietlikinventor
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Abstract
A pipe coupler includes first and second coupler end portions, each configured for attachment to a pipe or pipe fitting, a coupler central portion extending between the coupler end portions, and a mounting flange. The mounting flange, the first and second coupler end portions and the coupler central portion are an integral, one-piece continuous member. The mounting flange extends outward from either from the coupler central portion or one of the coupler end portions and has holes therethrough to facilitate mounting to a mounting surface.
Claims15
A pipe coupler for fluidically coupling a first pipe member having a first end to a second pipe member having a first end, the pipe coupler comprising:
- a first coupler end portion and a second coupler end portion, the first coupler end portion being sized and configured for mating and attachment to the first end of the first pipe member and the second coupler end portion being sized and configured for mating and attachment to the first end of the second pipe member;
- a coupler central portion extending between the first coupler end portion and the second coupler end portions to provide a fluidic path through the first coupler end portion, the coupler central portion and the second coupler end portion;
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- a mounting flange extending outward from the coupler and generally perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of at least one of the first and second coupler end portions, the mounting flange having a plurality of holes extending therethrough,
- wherein the first and second coupler end portions, the coupler central portion and the mounting flange are an integral, one-piece continuous member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.