US2756076A

US2756076A - Adjustable angle waste fitting with frangible junctures

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Publication number: US2756076A
Application number: US472918A
Authority: US
Inventors: Jr Frank A Rodriguez
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1954-12-03
Filing date: 1954-12-03
Publication date: 1956-07-24
Anticipated expiration: 1973-07-24

Description

y 24, 1956 F. A. RODRIGUEZ, JR 2,756,076

ADJUSTABLE ANGLE WASTE FITTING WITH FRANGIBLE JUNCTURES Filed Dec. 5, 1954 Frank A. Rodriguez, Jr.

INVENTOR.

BY WW 19m United States Patent O ADJUSTABLE ANGLE WASTE FITTING WITH FRANGIBLE JUNCTURES Frank A. Rodriguez, Jr., Santa Ana, Calif. Application December 3, 1954, Serial No. 472,918

7 Claims. (Cl. 285-4) The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in waste fittings for connecting wash basins, sink drains and the like to sewer lines.

This application is a continuation-in-part application of my copending application Serial No. 322,214, now abandoned.

An important object of the present invention is to provide a waste fitting having integrally formed sections disposed at successive angles to each other, the sections being so joined whereby they may be selectively cut off or broken off to attain the required bend or change in direction of flow to meet various construction requirements. 7

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved waste fitting which includes a plurality of substantially straight sections disposed in successive angular relation to each other, the sections being so connected to each other whereby certain successive sections may be removed as desired so that a single fitting may be converted into different fittings having end sections disposed at selected angles to a first section.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved waste fitting which is of a simple and practical construction, and which is eificient in performance, relatively inexpensive to manufacture and otherwise well adapted for the purpose for which it is intended.

A further object of this invention is to provide an improved waste fitting which includes a plurality of sections joined together in successive angular relation, each of the sections terminating in collars whereby when said sections are removed one from the other, the endmost section of the shortened fitting will present a collar to facilitate the joining thereof to another waste fitting or pipe.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views, and wherein:

Figure l is an elevational view of one form of Wastefitting and shows the general details thereof;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary elevational view of the lower end of a slightly modified form of waste fitting, the waste fitting of Figure 2 having the collars at the ends of the sections thereof omitted; and

Figure 3 is a fragmentary elevational view of the lower The upper straight section 14 terminates at its upper end in a bell 18.

Extending generally normal to the upper section 14 at what may be considered the elbow of the joint between the

sections

12 and 14 is a generally horizontal straight section 20. The section 20 terminates in an internally threaded collar 22 having a removable plug 24 so as to provide a clean-out for the fitting 10.

Formed integral with the lower end of the first section 12 is a generally straight section 26. The section 26 is joined to the section 12 by a frangible joint 28 which includes a score line 30 which facilitates the cutting or breaking of the section 26 from the section 12. It is to be noted that the score line 30 is disposed normal to the axis of the preceding section 12.

Formed integral with the section 26 at the end thereof remote from the section 12 is another elongated generally straight section 32. The section 32 is connected to the section 26 by a frangible juncture 34 which includes a score line 36 to facilitate the breaking of the section 32 from the section 26. Like the score line 30, the score line 36 is disposed normal to the axis of the next preceding section, which in this case is the section 26.

It is to be understood for purposes of identification, the

sections

26 and 32 may be considered other sections. Also, although only two

such sections

26 and 32 have been illustrated, it is to be understood that there may be many additional such sections as desired. Each of the

sections

26 and 32 is disposed at a preselected angle with respect to the axis of the preceding section, and all of such angles are disposed in the same general direction so as to provide a generally curved type fitting.

end of still another modified form of fitting and showsa slightly different arrangement of frangible juncture.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that there is illustrated a Waste fitting conforming to the spirit of the present invention, the waste fitting being referred to in general by the reference numeral 10. The waste fitting 10 includes a first elongated straight section 12 which terminates at its upper end in a relatively short straight section 14, the

sections

12 and 14 being joined together by an intermediate curved portion 16.

In order that the pipe fitting 10, when utilized as a whole, may be secured to other pipe fittings or pipes in a sealed joint, the end of the section 32 remote from the section 26 terminates in an outwardly directed collar 38. Also, in order that the section 26 may form a seal with other fittings or pipes when the section 32 has been removed, the end of the section 26 remote from the section 12 is provided with a collar 40. A similar collar 42 is formed on the end of the section 12 immediately adjacent the frangible joint 28.

By providing a waste fitting, such as the waste fitting 10, a single waste fitting may be carried out to a job, and then, as the plumber finds it necessary, the waste fitting may be cut so that the desired change of angle between pipes may be provided, and it is not necessary for the plumber to return to his shop to pick up another fitting. This permits a plumber to take a minimum number of fittings on a job and at the same time, permits him to obtain the proper slope on the various pipes of a plumbing system.

Referring now to Figure 2 in particular, it will be seen that there is illustrated the lower end of a waste fitting which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 44. Inasmuch as the waste fitting 44 is identical with the waste fitting 10 with the exception of only slight changes in the lower portion thereof, only that portion of the waste fitting 44 has been illustrated. The waste fitting 44 includes a first section 46 which is identical with the section 12 with the exception of the collar 42. The section 46 has formed integral with the lower end thereof a section 48 which corresponds to the section 26. The

sections

48 and 46 are connected together by a frangible juncture 50 which includes a score line 52 to facilitate breaking or cutting of the section 48 from the section 46. Like the score line 30, the score line 52 is disposed normal to the axis of the first section 46.

Formed integral with the section 48 is a section 54. The section 54 is connected to the section 48 by a frangible juncture 56 which includes a score line 58. The score line 58 is disposed normal to the axis of the section 48. The

section 54 differs from the

sections

46 and 48 in that it terminates in a collar 60 to facilitate the joining of the entire fitting 44 to other fittings or a pipe.

Referring now to Figure 3 in particular, it will be seen that there is illustrated another modified form of fitting WhiCh iS referred to in general by the reference numeral 62. The fitting 62 includes a first elongated section 64 which is identical with the section 12 with the exception that the collar 42 has been omitted. Integrallyjoined to the lower end of the section 64 is the section 66. Another section 68 is integrally joined to the section 66 remote from the section 64. The

sections

64, 66 and 68 are disposed in successive angular relation. The

sections

64 and 66 are joined together by a frangible juncture 70 whereas the

sections

66 and 68 are joined together by .a frangible juncture 72. It is to be noted that the frangible junctures 70 and 72 are illustrated as being disposed at acute angles to the axes of the adjacent sections. These frangible junctures may be formed during the casting operation or may be imaginary lines of juncture, as desired, in the production of the fitting 62. Further, the junctures 70 and 72, while being illustrated at acute angles to the adjacent sections, may be disposed at right angles to their next preceding sections, as in the case of the fittings 10 and 44. When disposed at right angles to the next preceding section, the frangible junctures 70 and 72 may also be either formed in the casting operation or may be imaginary lines of frangible juncture.

It is to be noted that the section 68 terminates in a collar 74 which facilitates the sealing of the fitting 62 to other fittings or a pipe.

Although the fittings 44 and .62, when they have sections thereof removed, do not terminate in collars, such as the

collars

40 and 42 it is to be understood that be cause of the particular nature of a connection between a bell end of a fitting and a spigot end, and the use of packing and sealing compound, the collar is not absolutely necessary and a proper seal can be provided. Also,

. by eliminating the collar, a slight change in angle may to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A generally curved pipe fitting comprising a first elongated section, a plurality of elongated other sections integrally connected to said first section and extending therefrom in successive angular relation, each of said other sections having a frangible juncture with an adjacent one of said sections, all of said sections being straight immediately preceding a respective frangible juncture, whereby a fully packed and sealed connection with a bell of a next pipe fitting may be formed.

2. A generally curved pipe fitting comprising a first elongated section, a plurality of elongated other sections integrally connected to said first section and extending therefrom in successive angular relation, each of said other sections having a frangible juncture with an adjacent one of said section, each frangible juncture being disposed substantially normal to a respective one of said preceding sections.

3. A generally curved pipe fitting comprising a first elongated section, a plurality of elongated other sections integrally connected to said first section and extending therefrom in successive angular relation, each of said other sections having a frangible juncture with an adjacent one of said sections, each frangible juncture being disposed substantially normal to a respective one of said preceding sections, all of said sections being straight immediately preceding a respective frangible juncture.

4. A generally curved pipe fitting comprising a first elongated section, a plurality of elongated other sections integrally connected to said first section and extending therefrom in successive angular relation, each of said other sections having a frangible juncture with an adjacent one of said sections, each frangible juncture being disposed substantially normal to a respective one of said preceding sections, all of said sections being straight immediately preceding a respective frangible juncture, each of said sections being provided with a collar immediately adjacent its respective frangible juncture.

5. A generally curved pipe fitting comprising a first elongated section, a plurality of elongated other sections integrally connected to said first section and extending therefrom in successive angular relation, each of said other sections having a frangible juncture with an adjacent one of said sections, each of said frangible junctures being disposed at an acute angle to adjacent sec tions, all of said sections being straight immediately preceding a respective frangible juncture, whereby a fully packed and sealed connection with a bell of a next pipe fitting may be formed.

6. A generally curved pipe fitting comprising a first elongated section, a plurality of elongated other sections integrally connected to said first section and extending therefrom in successive angular relation, each of said other sections having a frangible juncture with an adjacent one of said sections, a curved portion including an elbow connected to said first section remote from said other sections, a short straight section connected to said first section by said curved portion, a second short straight section connected to said curved portion at said elbow.

7. A generally curved pipe fitting comprising a first elongated section, a plurality of elongated other sections integrally connected to said first section and extending therefrom 'in successive angular relation, each of said other sections having a frangible juncture with an adjacent one'of said sections, a curved portion including an elbow connected to said first section remote from said other sections, a short straight section connected to said first section by said curved portion, a second short straight section connected to said curved portion at said elbow, said second short straight section being disposed generally at right angles to the first mentioned short straight section, both of saidshort straight sections hav' ing free ends in the form of bells.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,044,347 Carlson Nov. 12, 1912 1,352,248 Coar Sept. 7, 1920 1,741,899 Zuckweiler Dec. 21, 1929 FOREIGN PATENTS 10,085 Great Britain July 9, 1898