Patent ID: 6237965
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A leak resistant conduit system comprising:(a) axially extended inner and outer sliding pipes slidably coupled one to the other, each said inner and outer sliding pipe having an open catcher section describing a domed contour and a pipe section extending therefrom, said catcher section having formed therein an annular groove defined by inner and outer radial portions, said inner radial portion being greater in a width dimension than said outer radial portion;(b) at least one retaining bracket coupled to said catcher section of at least one of said inner and outer sliding pipes;(c) at least one connector coaxially coupled to said retaining bracket to capture said catcher section of said one sliding pipe;(d) a packing captured between said connector and said catcher section; and,(e) at least one leak-free unit captured between said retaining bracket and said catcher section, said leak-free unit including:(1) a leak-free padding member seated in said groove of said catcher section in substantially conforming manner; and,(2) a plastic ring coaxially engaging said leak-free padding member, said plastic ring having at least one axially extending fin portion for locking said engagement of said leak-free padding member.