According to GlobalData’s company profile on Mueller Industries, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Mueller Industries‘s grant share as of June 2024 was 78%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Sealing member for connecting deformable pipes
The patent US11982380B2 describes a novel sealing member designed for connecting pipes, characterized by its unique structural features that enhance its sealing capabilities. The sealing member consists of a ring-shaped body portion that fits between the outer surface of a pipe and the inner surface of a connector. It includes wing portions that extend from the body and make contact with the pipe’s outer surface, providing stability and support. Additionally, the design incorporates an inner protruding portion and an outer protruding portion, which are connected in a spiral shape and surround the wing portions. This configuration allows the sealing member to deform under external force, ensuring a tight seal between the pipe and connector.
Further specifications of the sealing member include variations in the design of the wing portions and protruding elements. The wing portions can extend along the longitudinal direction of the body, while the inner protruding portion is designed to gradually increase in height from the sides towards the center. Notably, the inner protruding portion is intended to be taller than the outer protruding portion, enhancing the sealing effect. The patent also describes the inclusion of a sealing portion that protrudes toward the pipe, which can be formed along the longitudinal direction and is designed to have a greater height than the wing portions. These features collectively contribute to the sealing member’s effectiveness in creating a reliable connection between pipes.
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