Patent ID: 6085394
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: F16L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A coupler for securing foam tube insulation elements, comprising:(a) a strip having a top surface and a bottom surface;(b) a series of tab-like projections on said top surface defining openings between said top surface and said bottom surface; and(c) a series of teeth on said top surface; wherein said top surface of said strip being adapted to associate with said foam tube insulation elements so that said series of teeth are adapted to penetrate said foam tube insulation elements; and said series of tab-like projections are for securing said strip around said foam tube insulation elements by said series of tab-like projections passing through said opening from said bottom surface to said top surface of said strip wherein said series of tab-like projections associates with said top surface of said strip in a locked position with said series of teeth penetrated into said foam tube insulation elements.