Abstract:
An access gully comprises a pot (702) with an outlet and a dip-tube trap (712) and an upper housing (720) connected to the pot and comprising an inlet grid (724) and an inlet pipe access (726) in an upper region. The grid is above the dip-tube trap and can be removed to allow removal of the dip trap, and the inlet pipe access is disposed to one side of the grid, the positions of the grid and inlet pipe access being dictated by the configuration of the upper housing, which has an offset portion accommodating the inlet pipe access. An adjustable bend comprises a series of inter-engaging rings (302) each having a first end portion (308) of a relatively lesser diameter and a second end portion (310) of a relatively greater diameter, arranged such that the first end portion of one ring is slidably received within the second end portion of the next ring, in such a manner as to allow the successive rings to deviate from a coaxial alignment by asymmetric sliding of one ring in another. A clay pipe has a plastics socket fitted to an end thereof and provided with a rib formation which permanently deforms when the socket is placed over the end of a pipe, to securely retain the socket on the pipe.
Abstract:
A push-fit pipe coupling comprises a plastic body (1) defining a socket (3) adapted to receive a pipe end. The coupling body is moulded in an expanded configuration in which the socket has an internal diameter which is substantially constant or increases from its inner to its outer end. The socket comprises at least one longitudinal slot (73). While the socket is in its expanded condition, a seal ring (21) and/or a pipe-retaining member (23) can be inserted into it. The socket is then collapsed to a condition in which the internal diameter of the socket is less in an axially outward region of the socket than it is in an axially inner region of the socket. Restraining means (25) provided on the socket region maintains the coupling body in the collapsed condition. There is further provided a method of making a push-fit coupling.
Abstract:
One example embodiment relates to a method comprising creating a legal entity, creating a fund, and establishing an insurance policy. The legal entity is associated with an original owner, a dedicated data body and data services for the dedicated data body. The fund is associated with the legal entity and which is managed by a fund manager. The insurance policy is associated with the legal entity and is issued by an insurance provider. Another example embodiment relates to a method comprising creating a legal entity that is associated with an original owner, a dedicated data body and data services for the dedicated data body. The method further comprises establishing an insurance policy, associated with the legal entity, which is issued by an insurance provider. Other embodiments also exist.
Abstract:
One example embodiment relates to a method comprising creating a legal entity, creating a fund, and establishing an insurance policy. The legal entity is associated with an original owner, a dedicated data body and data services for the dedicated data body. The fund is associated with the legal entity and which is managed by a fund manager. The insurance policy is associated with the legal entity and is issued by an insurance provider. Another example embodiment relates to a method comprising creating a legal entity that is associated with an original owner, a dedicated data body and data services for the dedicated data body. The method further comprises establishing an insurance policy, associated with the legal entity, which is issued by an insurance provider. Other embodiments also exist.
Abstract:
An adjustable bend (300) comprising a series of inter-engaging rings (302), each ring having a first end portion of a relatively lesser diameter and a second end portion of a relatively greater diameter, the rings (302) being arranged such that, from ring to ring, the first end portion of one ring is slidably received within the second end portion of a successive ring, in such a manner as to allow the successive rings to deviate from a coaxial alignment by asymmetric sliding of the first end portion of one ring within the second end portion of the other ring, the rings being arranged to present a substantially smooth internal surface of the bend.
Abstract:
A pipe joint comprises a spigot (40) and socket (20). The spigot (40) is provided with a formation (46) in an end region thereof and upon a radially outer surface or an end face thereof. The socket (20) is provided with a formation (27) located within the socket mouth (22), and arranged in such a position as to address and interfere mechanically with the formation (46) located upon the spigot end (40), when the spigot is fully inserted within the socket for indicating that the spigot is fully inserted within the socket.
Abstract:
A fluid treatment apparatus for use in the purification of water comprises a plurality of treatment tank units, and each tank unit comprises a tank (2, 20) adapted for installation at least partly bellow ground level and comprising the peripheral formations (9, 12) that enable the tanks units to be connected together in a plurality of laterally interlocking formations.
Abstract:
A process for the manufacture of piping from a material having a secondary crystallization phase, such as polybutylene. The extruded piping is laid straight or on a large diameter drum immediately after moulding and remains so until the secondary crystallization phase is substantially complete. This causes the piping to "memorize" the straight or substantially straight condition, thus allowing it to be coiled for storage without assuming an undesirable curvature.