Patent ID: 6118108
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
A method of assembling a pipe and a pipe fitting, the pipe including an end, an inner surface having an inner diameter, and an outer surface having an outer diameter, the fitting including an inner surface defining a bore with a portion having an inner diameter larger than the pipe outer diameter, the method comprising:applying adhesive to at least one of the pipe outer surface and the fitting inner surface;inserting the end of the pipe into the bore such that the adhesive is between the pipe outer surface and the fitting inner surface;placing at least a portion of a heating plug inside the pipe at the end of the pipe after inserting the end of the pipe into the bore, said plug includinga heating element,a heat transfer media substantially surrounding said heating element, andan insulating handle connected to at least one of said heating element and said heat transfer media to facilitate handling of said plug by a user; andheating the adhesive with said heating plug, thereby curing the adhesive and forming a bond between the pipe and the fitting.