Patent ID: 6899359
Filing Date: 2005-05-31
Classification: F16L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A coupler for coupling drainage conduit comprising: a first arcuate coupling member and a second arcuate coupling member hingingly attached each to one end of the other at a hinge region, said hinge region having a means for regulating the amount of flex permitted at said hinge region comprising a bump or ridge which contacts a stopping surface to prevent excessive flexing of said hinge region; a first cooperating attaching component attached to an outer end of said first arcuate coupling member opposite said hinge region; and a second cooperating attaching component attached to an outer end of said second arcuate coupling member opposite said hinge region; and wherein said coupler is wrappable around adjacent ends of aligned drainage conduit and said first and said second cooperating attaching components are attachable each to the other, thereby closing said coupler and securing the adjacent ends of aligned drainage conduit together in fluid flow communication.