Method of joining pipes and apparatus for facilitating the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12031657
APP PUB NO 20230332725A1
SERIAL NO

18337217

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An apparatus and method for joining pipes includes a plate for melting mating surfaces of the pipes to be joined. Additionally, the apparatus utilizes a vacuum in order to push the first and second pipes together in lieu of hand or mechanical pressure which may be inconsistent. Additionally, the vacuum allows the pipes to be joined to settle on each other in order to create a pressure about a periphery of the end of the pipe being joined to the other pipe. The consistent pressure creates a very strong joint between the first and second pipes.

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MORROW ROBERT JSAN CLEMENTE CA

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Morrow, Robert J San Clemente, US 12 141

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