Method of joining a plastic tube to another tube

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8002139
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11117284

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A method of joining a thermoplastic tube to another tube includes orienting a thermoplastic tube within an outer tube, positioning a malleable band within the thermoplastic tube, and expanding the malleable band radially until a seal is formed between the thermoplastic tube and the outer tube. The invention may also be considered an apparatus including a first tube a second tube and a malleable band. The first tube contains a portion of the second tube. The malleable band is expanded radially, forming a seal between the first and second tube.

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THERMACO INCPO BOX 2548 ASHEBORO NC 27204

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Batten, William C Asheboro, US 74 835
Kyles, Bruce W Asheboro, US 39 492

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