公开(公告)号：US11493158B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-08

申请号：US16882920

申请日：2020-05-26

Applicant: POULTON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Konrad Goess-Saurau ,  Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L21/02 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L21/04 ,  F16L37/14 ,  F16J15/02 ,  F16L21/035 ,  F16L21/08

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication includes a connector body having opposing open ends, with each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe, and a mechanical interlock arrangement for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body. A mechanical seal arrangement provides a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of the open ends and the connector body.

公开(公告)号：US20200284381A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16882920

申请日：2020-05-26

Applicant: POULTON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Konrad Goess-Saurau ,  Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L21/00 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L21/04 ,  F16L37/14 ,  F16L21/035 ,  F16L21/08

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication includes a connector body having opposing open ends, with each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe, and a mechanical interlock arrangement for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body. A mechanical seal arrangement provides a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of the open ends and the connector body.

公开(公告)号：US11193610B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-07

申请号：US16338062

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: Poulton Technologies Limited

Inventor： Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L27/12 ,  F16L19/065 ,  F16L19/06 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L25/12

Abstract: A seal assembly has a connector body with a first section and a second section, movable relative to one another. The first section and the second section each has an open end configured for receiving the free end of a pipe. The open end of the first and second sections are each configured for sealing engagement with the free end of a respective pipe. The seal assembly is movable between a first condition, in which the second section assumes a retracted position relative to the first section, and a second condition in which the second section assumes an extended position relative to the first section. A seal member is provided for creating a seal between the first section and the second sections in said first and second conditions. First and second adaptors are provided, each for association with a respective one of said first and second sections of the connector body and configured for securing at the free end of a respective pipe. First and second mechanical interlock arrangements are provided, each for association with a respective one of said first and second adaptors, and each configured for driving the respective adaptor in the direction of the connector body.

公开(公告)号：US10753519B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US16361633

申请日：2019-03-22

Applicant: POULTON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Konrad Goess-Saurau ,  Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L21/00 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L21/04 ,  F16L37/14 ,  F16L21/035 ,  F16L21/08

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication is provided. The apparatus comprises a connector body having opposing open ends, each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe; a mechanical interlock arrangement, for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body; and a mechanical seal arrangement for providing a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of said open ends and the connector body.

公开(公告)号：US11788651B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17665628

申请日：2022-02-07

Applicant: POULTON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Konrad Goess-Saurau ,  Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L21/00 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L21/04 ,  F16L37/14 ,  F16J15/02 ,  F16L21/035 ,  F16L21/08

CPC classification number: F16L21/002 ,  F16J15/021 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L21/035 ,  F16L21/04 ,  F16L21/08 ,  F16L37/148 ,  F16L2201/00 ,  Y10T137/0447 ,  Y10T137/9029

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication includes a connector body having opposing open ends, with each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe, and a mechanical interlock arrangement for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body. A mechanical seal arrangement provides a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of the open ends and the connector body.

公开(公告)号：US11015747B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-25

申请号：US16338018

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: Poulton Technologies Limited

Inventor： Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L19/07 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L21/08 ,  F16L23/028

Abstract: A seal assembly, comprising: a connector body having an open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe; an adaptor for securing at the free end of the pipe; the adaptor comprising a first ring, configured to be mounted around the circumference of the free end of a pipe, and a second ring configured to cooperate with the first ring in order to drive the first ring into engagement with an outer surface of the pipe; and a mechanical interlock arrangement configured for driving the adaptor in the direction of the connector body, when the adaptor is secured at the free end of the pipe; and wherein the mechanical interlock arrangement is further configured for preventing or limiting axial movement of the pipe relative to the connector body, when the adaptor is secured to the outer surface of the pipe and when the free end of the pipe is in sealing contact with a metal seal surface of the connector body.

公开(公告)号：US12110994B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-08

申请号：US17913851

申请日：2021-03-23

Applicant: Poulton Technologies Limited

Inventor： Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L19/065 ,  F16L19/075

CPC classification number: F16L19/065 ,  F16L19/075

Abstract: A connector assembly has a connector body for housing a free end of a pipe. A seal within the body includes a metal annular seal surface for arrangement about the pipe and a metal annular seal element for fitting about the pipe. The annular seal element creates a first annular sealing contact for creating a metal-to-metal seal with a metal outer surface of a pipe and a second annular sealing contact for creating a metal-to-metal seal with the annular seal surface. An annular loading ring is configured for fitting about the pipe and is configured to be arranged for communication between the body and the pipe. The annular loading ring includes one or more channels or bores extending from an external surface for use in the application of energising load to the annular seal element within the body.

公开(公告)号：US20220154857A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17665628

申请日：2022-02-07

Applicant: POULTON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Konrad Goess-Saurau ,  Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L21/00 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L21/04 ,  F16L37/14 ,  F16J15/02 ,  F16L21/035 ,  F16L21/08

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication includes a connector body having opposing open ends, with each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe, and a mechanical interlock arrangement for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body. A mechanical seal arrangement provides a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of the open ends and the connector body.

公开(公告)号：US11585471B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US17320327

申请日：2021-05-14

Applicant: Poulton Technologies Limited

Inventor： Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L19/07 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L21/08 ,  F16L23/028

Abstract: A seal assembly includes a connector body having an open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe and an adaptor for securing at the free end of the pipe. The adaptor has a first ring, configured to be mounted around the circumference of the free end of a pipe, and a second ring configured to cooperate with the first ring in order to drive the first ring into engagement with an outer surface of the pipe. A mechanical interlock arrangement is configured for driving the adaptor in the direction of the connector body, when the adaptor is secured at the free end of the pipe. The mechanical interlock arrangement is further configured for preventing or limiting axial movement of the pipe relative to the connector body, when the adaptor is secured to the outer surface of the pipe and when the free end of the pipe is in sealing contact with a metal seal surface of the connector body.

公开(公告)号：US20210270399A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：US17320327

申请日：2021-05-14

Applicant: Poulton Technologies Limited

Inventor： Rodney Coplestone

IPC: F16L19/07 ,  F16L19/075 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L21/08 ,  F16L23/028

Abstract: A seal assembly includes a connector body having an open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe and an adaptor for securing at the free end of the pipe. The adaptor has a first ring, configured to be mounted around the circumference of the free end of a pipe, and a second ring configured to cooperate with the first ring in order to drive the first ring into engagement with an outer surface of the pipe. A mechanical interlock arrangement is configured for driving the adaptor in the direction of the connector body, when the adaptor is secured at the free end of the pipe. The mechanical interlock arrangement is further configured for preventing or limiting axial movement of the pipe relative to the connector body, when the adaptor is secured to the outer surface of the pipe and when the free end of the pipe is in sealing contact with a metal seal surface of the connector body.