Systems and methods for coupling pipe with angled coupling mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9739406
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13554337

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Embodiments of the present disclosure include a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism may include a connection section including a first opening, an inner flange, and an outer flange, wherein the connection section is configured to connect to a first pipe, a sleeve portion including a second opening and configured to connect to a second pipe, and a channel extending through the coupling mechanism between the first opening and the second opening, wherein the first opening is angled relative to the second opening, wherein the inner flange includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the inner flange includes a width larger than a width of the second end of the inner flange.

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ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS INC4640 TRUEMAN BLVD HILLIARD OH 43026

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Atchison, Owen Michael Findlay, US 20 102
Ficker, James Joseph Vancouver, US 1 4
Piazza, Nicholas James Findlay, US 11 17
Vanhoose, Bill Russell Findlay, US 18 89
Warden, Jeffrey Alan Lafayette, US 15 492

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