Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Flexible drain pipe
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Application No.: US16600678Application Date: 2019-10-14
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Publication No.: US11761564B2Publication Date: 2023-09-19
- Inventor: J. Todd Grayson
- Applicant: Crushproof Tubing Company
- Applicant Address: US OH McComb
- Assignee: CRUSHPROOF TUBING COMPANY
- Current Assignee: CRUSHPROOF TUBING COMPANY
- Current Assignee Address: US OH McComb
- Agency: Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
- Agent Michael E. Dockins
- Main IPC: F16L11/15
- IPC: F16L11/15 ; E03C1/284

Abstract:
Drain pipe assemblies are provide that include a first flexible pipe having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of convolutions formed therein. A first female threaded connector is is provided that is configured to receive one of the convolutions of the first flexible pipe therein. In this way, the first female threaded connector can form a seal when the one of the convolutions received therein is proximate the first end of the first flexible pipe and the first female threaded connector is threadably coupled to a first male threaded coupling. A retainer is provided that is configured to dispose a portion of the flexible pipe therethrough to form and retain a trap in the first flexible pipe. Methods of installing and using such drain pipe assemblies are also provided.
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