Earthquake resistant pipe joints

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4871197
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07232079

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In the environment of telescoping pipes, a collapsible member is placed between a fixed weld and a locking segment so that when extraordinary forces are applied which tend to cause the pipes to be pulled apart, the crushing element absorbs the excessive forces and prevents its disengagement.

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UNITED STATES PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY LLC3300 FIRST AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35222

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Codding, III Charles N Vestavia Hills, AL 1 13
McGrath, Jr Philip I Birmingham, AL 1 13
Rhodes, George F Leeds, AL 3 54

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