PIPE THREAD PROTECTOR WITH REMOVABLE END MEMBER AND INTERFERENCE-FIT PROTRUSION

Abstract: there is provided a pipe thread protector according to a first aspect. the pipe thread protector includes a tubular body shaped to protect a threaded end portion of a pipe or a pipe coupling. the tubular body includes an inner portion with a first of right-handed and left-handed threading. the tubular body includes an outer portion with a second of right-handed and left-handed threading. the pipe thread protector includes an end member. the end member includes the second of right-handed and left-handed threading via which the end member threadably couples to the outer portion of the tubular body. the pipe thread protector includes a locking member with a first position in which removal of the end member from the tubular body is inhibited. the locking member is moveable from the first position thereof to a second position in which the end member is selectively removable from the tubular body.

Inventor(s): John Danneffel, Max Danneffel

CPC Classification: F16L57/005 (Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear ({protection under water ;} supporting of pipes inside other pipes or sleeves ; used in connection with end fittings of hoses ; protection thereof during transport ))

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