Patent ID: 6070916
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: B29C,B29K

Abstract:
A crosslinked polyethylene connector which comprises:a crosslinked tubular segment, said tubular segment comprisinga first inner diameter,a first outer diameter,a tubular segment thickness, said thickness being a difference between the first outer diameter and first inner diameter; andat least one integrally molded crosslinked end cap on at least one end of the tubular segment, said end cap having a centrally disposed bore therethrough and comprisinga crosslinked sealing means adjacent the end cap, anda shoulder which terminates the sealing means, and wherein said bore inner diameter is the same as the first inner diameter andwherein a degree of crosslinking of the crosslinked tubular segment and the at least one integrally molded end cap is between 60% and 85% inclusive.