EP2805093A4 - Improved apparatus and method for insertion of gaskets - Google Patents

Improved apparatus and method for insertion of gaskets

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EP2805093A4
EP2805093A4 EP12866248.3A EP12866248A EP2805093A4 EP 2805093 A4 EP2805093 A4 EP 2805093A4 EP 12866248 A EP12866248 A EP 12866248A EP 2805093 A4 EP2805093 A4 EP 2805093A4
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gaskets
improved apparatus
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Keith D Field
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B27/00—Hand tools, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
    • B25B27/0028—Tools for removing or installing seals
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B27/00—Hand tools, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
    • B25B27/14—Hand tools, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
    • B25B27/16—Hand tools, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same abutted flanges

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Gasket Seals (AREA)
EP12866248.3A 2012-01-20 2012-01-20 Improved apparatus and method for insertion of gaskets Active EP2805093B1 (en)

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PCT/US2012/022041 WO2013109286A1 (en) 2012-01-20 2012-01-20 Improved apparatus and method for insertion of gaskets

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EP2805093A1 EP2805093A1 (en) 2014-11-26
EP2805093A4 true EP2805093A4 (en) 2015-11-11
EP2805093B1 EP2805093B1 (en) 2021-03-17

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP2941331B1 (en) 2013-01-04 2020-06-10 Flange Skillets International, LLC Improved apparatus and method for insertion of gaskets
AT514608B1 (en) * 2013-08-05 2015-02-15 Seiringer Josef Device for mounting a ring flange seal
US10088077B2 (en) 2013-11-14 2018-10-02 Flange Skillets International, Llc Apparatus and methods for insertion of gaskets
WO2015171203A1 (en) * 2014-03-19 2015-11-12 Flange Skillets International, Llc Apparatus and method for insertion of gaskets
CN113967894B (en) * 2020-07-23 2023-06-06 中国石油化工股份有限公司 Quick loosening and compacting device for flange and operation method thereof

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3292922A (en) * 1965-01-13 1966-12-20 Vasil C Nastev Flexible band clamping device
US4495690A (en) * 1983-08-24 1985-01-29 Mcneal Lawrence N O-ring placement tool
WO2007083203A2 (en) * 2005-12-14 2007-07-26 Smit, Carel, Christiaan Pipe joints
US20110167607A1 (en) * 2010-01-14 2011-07-14 Flange Skillets International Inc. Apparatus and Method for Insertion of Gaskets

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GB685670A (en) * 1950-03-31 1953-01-07 Lock Joint Pipe Co Improvements in or relating to a structure for and method of making a pipe branch connection
US4695677A (en) * 1985-06-06 1987-09-22 Ruth Dale G Wire tensioning system
DE29506929U1 (en) * 1995-04-25 1995-07-27 Jung, Alfred H., 50859 Köln Centering device for the sealing of a flange connection

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3292922A (en) * 1965-01-13 1966-12-20 Vasil C Nastev Flexible band clamping device
US4495690A (en) * 1983-08-24 1985-01-29 Mcneal Lawrence N O-ring placement tool
WO2007083203A2 (en) * 2005-12-14 2007-07-26 Smit, Carel, Christiaan Pipe joints
US20110167607A1 (en) * 2010-01-14 2011-07-14 Flange Skillets International Inc. Apparatus and Method for Insertion of Gaskets

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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