Patent ID: 6604759
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A pipe connector for receiving at least two pipe ends, each of the pipe ends having a pipe wall and a pipe connection point, the pipe connector comprising:a sleeve for receiving the at least two pipe ends; said sleeve having: a sleeve connection point for each of the at least two pipe ends; and a sleeve wall formed to receive a respective pipe wall of the at least two pipe ends at a pipe-sleeve connection point disposed between corresponding ones of said sleeve connection point and the pipe connection point; a spherical portion disposed on at least one of: said sleeve connection point; the pipe connection point; and said pipe-sleeve connection point; and a pipe clip for each of the at least two pipe ends, said pipe clip fastening a respective one of the at least two pipe ends in said sleeve, said pipe clip being congruently disposed with respect to said spherical portion in a final state of installation of said sleeve and the at least two pipe ends.