Patent ID: 7793991
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: E03F,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An underground connector between a first pipe and a second pipe comprising: an inlet stub pipe for connection to the first pipe, the inlet stub pipe comprising a curved end surface; a connecting chamber comprising a spherical or part-spherical joining portion; an outlet stub pipe for connection to the second pipe, wherein the outlet stub pipe leads from a lowermost point of the chamber for receiving liquid flowing from the chamber under gravity in use; wherein the curved end surface and a wall of the joining portion are complementary in shape such that the end surface fits flush with the joining portion; wherein the inlet stub pipe is able to be bonded to the joining portion at a desired angle relative to the outlet stub pipe such that the desired angle matches an angle between the first pipe and the second pipe; wherein the joining portion is able to have a hole through the wall for allowing liquid in the inlet stub pipe to flow into the chamber under gravity in use.