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![[Search a list of Patent Appplications for class 285]](../as.gif) CLASS 285, | PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS |
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
Joints between two or more members, such members comprising fluid, wire or cable conducting pipes, tubes or tubular bodies with or without rod-like bodies in end-to-end or side-to-side relation or between such a member and a plate, wall, receptacle or other base.
SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
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| 4, | Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 252.1+ for a closet bowl coupling and subclass 696 for a fitting or manifold for a sink or bath. |
| 5, | Beds, subclasses 279+ , especially subclass 282 for joints and connections, and subclasses 288+ for corner fasteners. |
| 24, | Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses, especially subclasses 588+ for head and socket separable fasteners. |
| 29, | Metal Working, subclasses 890.14+ for methods of making gas and water fittings. |
| 48, | Gas: Heating and Illuminating, subclasses 190 through 194for analogous structure in pressure regulators, safety devices and leak preventers specialized to that art. |
| 52, | Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 58+ for an exterior type flashing, e.g., sealing around a chimney, subclass 95 for a conduit or passage means at a roof end structure, subclass 219 for a flue connection with a building structure, and subclasses 220.1+ for a service duct, e.g., an electrical conduit within a barrier structure. |
| 55, | Gas Separation, subclasses 495+ for separating media positioned in a flow line. |
| 72, | Metal Deforming, appropriate subclasses, for a method of or means for making a metal article by plastically working a blank, e.g., forging or bending it. |
| 73, | Measuring and Testing, subclass 201 , for joints or couplings combined with fluid meter box structure. (More than a conventional statement). |
| 105, | Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 40 for a flexible joint between boiler sections in a steam locomotive and subclass 47 for an articulate or flexible pipe connection between relatively movable parts of a steam locomotive. |
| 119, | Animal Husbandry, subclasses 14.01+ for manifolds, couplings and claws providing means to connect teat cups with pressure and/or milk lines. |
| 122, | Liquid Heaters and Vaporizers, subclass 87 , for fire tube "U" couplings, 360+, for special water tube closures and couplings, 365 and 511, for specialized tubes and connectors. |
| 126, | Stoves and Furnaces, subclasses 307 and 312 for connections between stovepipes and stoves. |
| 131, | Tobacco, subclass 225 for joints in tobacco smoking appliances. |
| 137, | Fluid Handling, for fluid handling apparatus including coupling and pipe joints in combination with other fluid handling means, see particularly subclasses 231 , 355.16+, 580, 614+, and 637.05. |
| 156, | Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, appropriate subclass for process of making a joint by a laminating operation. |
| 165, | Heat Exchange, subclasses 173+ for side by side heat exchange tubes connected to a header plate, and subclass 178 for a heat exchange tube with a support or flow connector. |
| 166, | Wells, subclasses 75.11+ for well heads with some fluid handling or other feature special to wells, especially subclasses 86.1+ for a well head with a sealed or anchored inner member and a valve and subclasses 88.1+ for a well head with a sealed or anchored inner member and a lateral port, subclasses 179+ and the subclasses there noted for packers situated below ground level and sealing the annular space between a prepositioned well conduit and a pipe inserted into the conduit, subclasses 206+ for expanding anchor means situated below ground level holding an inner pipe to a prepositioned well conduit. |
| 174, | Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, particularly subclasses 17 through 20, 50+, 66, 67, and 71-94 for pipe joints and couplings limited to electrical use. |
| 210, | Liquid Purification or Separation, subclasses 435+ for a filter element positioned in a flow line or a flow line connected casing and subclasses 459+ for a filter element mounted on a pipe. |
| 213, | Railway Draft Appliances, subclass 76 for combined car and air train line couplings. See the Notes thereunder. |
| 220, | Receptacles, subclasses 3.2+ , 241 and 242 for receptacles and face plates having means for coupling pipes thereto. |
| 228, | Metal Fusion Bonding, subclasses 122.1+ for a method of bonding a nonmetal to a metal using separate metallic filler and subclass 120 for a method of mechanical joining and bonding a nonmetal to a metal. |
| 239, | Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, subclasses 195+ , 225+ and 587.1+ for combined sprayer devices and couplings and for couplings specially designed for rotating or adjusting the sprayer on the flow line. |
| 241, | Solid Material Comminution of Disintegration, subclasses 46.013+ , especially subclass 46.015, for the combination of a sink joint, per se, classifiable in this class (285), and a comminuting means. |
| 248, | Supports, subclass 188 for leg attaching connections for stands. |
| 251, | Valves and Valve Actuation, subclass 89.5 , 148+, 149+, and 149.9 for fluid handling apparatus including a flow path comprising a coupling having a valve therein. |
| 256, | Fences, subclasses 47+ for fence wire to post connections, and subclasses 65.01+ for fence rail to post connections. |
| 264, | Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, appropriate subclasses, for processes within the class definition for molding or shaping plastic materials. |
| 277, | Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a seal between two pipes or a pipe and a wall that are at most secured together only by friction between the seal and the pipe or wall, subclasses 602+ for a static contact seal intended for use on a pipe, conduit, or cable. |
| 279, | Chucks or Sockets, subclasses 9.1+ for a connection between a holder and tool or work-piece having the gripping means or seat on or within the holder. See the Search Notes thereunder. |
| 333, | Wave Transmission Lines and Networks, subclasses 248+ for wave guide joints or couplings, which claim significant wave propagation characteristics, and subclasses 109+ for such joints or couplings providing a branched circuit. |
| 403, | Joints and Connections, for joints or connection in general. |
| 408, | Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, for the combination of a pipe joint or coupling with means to drill in the manner of that class. |
| 439, | Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses for electrical connectors and see Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class in the Class Definition of that class (439) for the line between Class 439 and the other classes where joints or couplings can be found. |
SUBCLASSES
![[List of Patents for class 285 subclass 1]](../ps.gif) 1 | SAFETY RELEASE | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means responsive to a predetermined
force to release the means holding the joint together to prevent injury
to the parts.
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| 2 | With frangible or deformable element | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which include a frangible or deformable element;
e.g., a shear pin or bolt.
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| 3 | FRANGIBLE ELEMENT | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which includes a frangible element that is
cut or broken prior to assembly or disassembly of the joint.
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| 4 | Score line or groove |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including score lines or grooves whereby the size or angle of a piece may be varied prior to assembly by cutting or breaking along the line or groove. | |
| 5 | IRRIGATION TYPE (GUIDE AND SUPPORT) | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices particular to irrigation pipe lines and generally
including guide means to facilitate the coupling operation and/or
support means for supporting the coupling and the pipe above ground
level. The support may be a static support or a transporting means
such as a sled or wheel.
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| 6 | Released by conduit motion | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter including means wherein a latch can be released
by manipulation of the pipe, e.g., by relative rotation.
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| 7 | VACUUM CLEANER TYPE | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter peculiar to couplings in household vacuum
cleaners; e.g., between the blower or intake pipe and the dirt receptacle, etc.
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| 8 | FAUCET TYPE (E.G., SLIP-ON) | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising a readily detachable coupling member
generally of the socket type with means to engage the spigot end
of a faucet.
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| 9.1 | WITH MAGNETIC ELEMENT: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein two or more members are in coupled relation and wherein there is provided a component having magnetic properties configured to aid in holding the members together. | |
| 9.2 | CONTACT ONLY: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein two or more members are held in a
coupled relation solely by physical contact of portions of the members in
the absence of either separate coupling means or of specific coupling
structure of the members.
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| 10 | LIQUID SEAL | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices wherein a liquid seals a joint to prevent escape
of the line flow to the exterior of the flow path.
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| 11 | With relative motion |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter wherein the sealing is between juxtaposed surfaces which are relatively movable. | |
| 12 | CONVERTIBLE |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising means whereby the type of joint can be changed by reassembling all or some of its parts in a different relationship or by the addition of a part or parts. | |
| 13 | WITH LEAKAGE OR DRIP DISPOSAL | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which means are provided to catch or otherwise
dispose of material dripping or leaking from the joint. By drip
or leakage is meant material which escapes to the exterior of the
normal flow path and also includes condensate and water derived
from melting ice or frost.
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| 14 | Weep holes | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Subject matter wherein one element of the coupling is provided
with holes or channels to aid in the disposal.
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| 15 | REPAIR | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices in which the device, or parts of the device, are
equipped with means to restore, or aid in restoring the device to
its former condition after decay, injury or partial destruction.
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| 16 | Removable wear element | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Subject matter including means whereby a coupling part (e.g.,
a part of the fitting wall or part of a lining) can be readily replaced
when worn, etc.
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| 17 | Alternate wear parts |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter including provision of alternate wear parts. | |
| 18 | WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices with auxiliary means to aid in the assembly or disassembly
(other than mere conventional wrench engaging portions) or having
a particular relationship of parts solely to facilitate the assembly
or disassembly in extremely difficult or impossible places (e.g., inserted
section between fixed ends).
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| 19 | Spaced plates | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter comprising plural distinct joints, a tubular
member and two or more fixed spaced plates with a combination relationship therebetween
whereby the tubular member may be coupled to the plates (e.g., a
flue between boiler plates).
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| 20 | Penetrating |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Subject matter wherein the tubular member extends entirely through at least one of the plates with addition joint means on its free end (e.g., waste pipe and overflow connections). | |
| 21.1 | Molded joint facilitator: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter which is particularly required for either
the assembly or the disassembly of the joint elements; e.g., a pouring
shroud or a means to cause fusion between joint elements.
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| 21.2 | Having embedded facilitator: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 21.1. Subject matter wherein a means is encased within at least
one joint element to perfect the joint; e.g., a heating element
inside at least one joint element which is capable of causing fusion
between the joint elements.
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| 21.3 | Having solvent facilitator: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 21.1. Subject matter in which a fluid is used to dissolve portions
of adjoining joint element surfaces to cause a chemical fusion bond therebetween.
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| 22 | Spacing means (e.g., lugs) | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter comprising spacing means to position the
pipe ends properly for the joining operation.
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| 23 | With holding means functioning only during transportation assembly or disassembly | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter having combined with a part of the device
a holding means which is inoperative in the assembled operating
device for (1) supporting the device during assembly or disassembly,
or (2) for immobilizing a moving part, to permit transportation
or safe storage.
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| 24 | Guide and support | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter including means to gather and align cooperating
portions of a coupling to register the coupling interfaces and supporting means
to maintain the cooperating coupling portions in substantial mating
position.
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| 25 | Plural noncommunicating (e.g., train pipe type) | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Subject matter involving couplings for two or more lines
which do not unite within the scope of the combination of elements
claimed.
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| 26 | With latch or lock | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter including means to restrain the separation
of the coupling elements (e.g., a latch or lock means).
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| 27 | Guide | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter comprising guide means to gather and align
the members into coupling position.
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| 28 | Plural noncommunicating | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter including coupling means for two or more
lines, which do not unite within the scope of the combination of
elements claimed.
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| 29 | With latch or lock | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Subject matter including means to restrain the separation
of the coupling elements (e.g., a latch or lock means).
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| 30 | Combined inlet and outlet | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Devices having spacing means for supporting coupling parts
of two distinct pipes in mating position with respect to the mating
coupling parts of the inlet and outlet of a receptacle (e.g., water
meter case) or of fixed pipe ends.
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| 31 | Inserted section |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter wherein means are provided for the lateral insertion of a section between the ends of two fixed pipes to complete the line. | |
| 32 | Threaded telescopic | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Subject matter including telescopic portions which have
screw threads therebetween for effecting the adjustment of the length
of the insertable section.
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| 33 | Quick release | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Devices comprising primary means for holding a joint together
and means for readily releasing the holding means whereby the joint
may be disassembled by two modes of operation.
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| 34 | Radially moved segmented threads (e.g., chuck type) | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter comprising segmental threads mounted to be
radially moved out of grasping relationship.
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| 35 | Pivoted segments |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Subject matter wherein the segmental threads are pivotally mounted on the female member. | |
| 36 | Attached thread-jamming preventer | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Devices comprising an attached stop means which limits the
endwise motion of the members to prevent the jamming of the threads.
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| 37 | With winder for packing or clamp | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter including means for facilitating the winding
of a packing in the coupling or a wrapped type holder.
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| 38 | Handle or handwheel for rotary engagement | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter comprising extraneous means to aid in the
connection of a coupling or hand wheel means to assist in the rotation
of a part thereof in the making or disassembly of the joint.
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| 39 | Particular tool-engaging means or with tool | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter comprising tool engaging means having a particular
arrangement with respect to the joint elements or a joint having specific
tool engaging means in combination with the tool.
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| 40 | Thread-cutting means |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter including means to form a thread upon assembly of one member into another by relative longitudinal movement. | |
| 41 | WITH HEATING OR COOLING | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with means for heating or cooling
the joint or a part thereof.
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| 42 | ROOF OR FLOOR DRAIN FLASHING TYPE | |||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a shield generally including a
sheet of ductile material shaped to turn water at the junction of
a pipe (e.g. vent stack) with a roof or floor surface.
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