Energized restraining gasket for mechanical joints of pipes.U.S. patent: 7,104,573 Issued: September 12, 2006 Inventor INVENTOR. One who invents or finds out something. 2. The patent laws of the United States authorize a patent to be issued to the original inventor; if the invention is suggested by another, he is not the inventor within the meaning of those laws; but in that : Daniel A. Copeland Assigned: United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Pipe and Foundry Key statement: A gasket for converting a standard mechanical joint into a restrained mechanical joint by forming a gasket to fit within the bell in such a manner that a void exists during rest, into which void the gasket compresses, which in turn influences the rotational motion Rotational motion The motion of a rigid body which takes place in such a way that all of its particles move in circles about an axis with a common angular velocity; also, the rotation of a particle about a fixed point in space. of the segment influencing the timing and extent of rotation throughout the process of securing the gland gland, organ that manufactures chemical substances. A gland may vary from a single cell to a complex system of tubes that unite and open onto a surface through a duct. The endocrine glands, e.g. to the bell. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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