Patent ID: 6170891
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A sealing fitting for connecting the annulus of one double containment pipe to the annulus of another double containment pipe, comprising:two complementary semi-annular portions adapted to fit together to form an annular fitting having a smaller diameter end and a larger diameter end, each semi-annular portion comprising:a substantially flat mating surface extending from an inner to an outer surface of the semi-annular portion, said mating o surface extending at an acute angle to a tangent to the inside surface of the semi-annular portion as measured at the intersection of the mating surface and the inner surface, wherein the mating surface of one portion is bonded to the mating surface of the other portion forming the fitting, wherein when the fitting is formed it forms a flow conduit between the annulus of the one and the annulus of the other double containment pipe.