Fusion process for conduit
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May 5, 2015
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Jan 3, 2013
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Jan 6, 2012
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Jun 13, 2003
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for use in a fusion process for conduit. The method includes: heating and melting at least a portion of the terminal edges of the first conduit portion and the second conduit portion; and butt fusing the melted terminal edge of the first conduit portion with the melted terminal edge of the second conduit portion, thereby creating a fused joint area. A fusion apparatus for employing this method is also disclosed.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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UNDERGROUND SOLUTIONS INC | 13135 DANIELSON STREET SUITE 201 POWAY CA 92064 |
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- B29C Class
- 3499 Applications Filed
- 2678 Patents Issued To-Date
- 76.54 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Marti, Thomas | Mars, US | 22 | 128 |
# of filed Patents : 22 Total Citations : 128 | |||
St, Onge Bryan | Tarpon Springs, US | 22 | 135 |
# of filed Patents : 22 Total Citations : 135 | |||
St, Onge Henri | Hastings, CA | 18 | 89 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 89 |
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