IP Library Granted Patent US 10,836,114
Granted Patent B1
US 10,836,114 · App. 16/393,415 · Granted Nov 17, 2020

Method for connecting piping pieces

Inventor: James Clemans (Delaware, OH)
Assignee: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
B29C65/565B29C65/0672B29C66/1122B29C66/5221B29C66/71B29C66/73921B29D23/003F16L47/02B29K2627/06B29L2023/22B29L2031/24
View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,836,114
App. No.
16/393,415
Granted
Nov 17, 2020
Kind
B1
Abstract

A method for connecting piping includes securing a first piping portion to a base. A second piping portion is secured to a rotating portion. The second piping portion is then rotated. While the second piping portion is rotating, the second piping portion is inserted and driven through the first piping portion. A portion of the first piping portion disconnects from the remainder of the first piping portion. After this disconnection, a rotation of the second piping portion is stopped. A solid weld is formed between the first piping portion and the second piping portion.

Claims (49)

1. A method for connecting piping, comprising:

securing a first piping portion to a base, such that rotational movement of the first piping portion with respect to the base is prevented, wherein the first piping portion includes a front side and a rear side, wherein the first piping portion comprises an endcap;

securing a second piping portion to a rotating member;

rotating the rotating member, thereby rotating the second piping portion;

while the second piping portion is rotating, inserting the second piping portion into the front side of the first piping portion;

while the second piping portion while rotating is inserted into the front side of the first piping portion, driving the second piping portion through the first piping portion such that a portion of the first piping portion disconnects, at least partially, from a remainder of the first piping portion;

after the portion of the first piping portion disconnects from the remainder of the first piping portion, stopping the rotation of the rotating member, thereby stopping the rotation of the second piping portion;

releasing the first piping portion from the base; and

releasing the second piping portion from the rotating member.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first piping portion and the second piping portion each comprise a material.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the material is polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”).

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first piping portion and the second piping portion each consist of a material.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the material is polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”).

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second piping portion comprises a hub.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein after said stopping the rotation of the second piping portion, a solid weld is automatically formed between the first piping portion and the second piping portion.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the solid weld extends from the front side to the rear side of the first piping portion.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein:

the second piping portion comprises:

a lower region including a first outside diameter;

a region above the lower region including a second outside diameter; and

the second outside diameter is greater than the first outside diameter; and

when the second piping portion is inserted into the front side of the first piping portion, at least a part of the lower region including the first outside diameter exits through the rear side of the first piping portion.

10. The method of claim 9 , wherein when the second piping portion is inserted into the front side of the first piping portion, the region above the lower region including the second outside diameter does not exit through the rear side of the first piping portion.

11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising rotating the base, thereby rotating the first piping portion.

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said rotating the base comprises rotating the base in a direction opposite from a direction in which the rotating member rotates.

13. The method of claim 11 , wherein said rotating the base is initiated before said inserting the second piping portion into the first piping portion.

14. A method for connecting piping, comprising:

securing a first piping portion to a base, such that rotational movement of the first piping portion with respect to the base is prevented, wherein the first piping portion comprises a hub;

securing a second piping portion to a rotating member, wherein the second piping portion includes a front side and a rear side, wherein the second piping portion comprises an endcap;

rotating the rotating member, thereby rotating the second piping portion;

while the second piping portion is rotating, inserting the first piping portion into the front side of the second piping portion;

while the second piping portion while rotating is receiving the first piping portion being inserted, driving the second piping portion onto the first piping portion such that a portion of the first piping portion disconnects, at least partially, from a remainder of the first piping portion;

after the portion of the first piping portion disconnects from the remainder of the first piping portion, stopping the rotation of the rotating member, thereby stopping the rotation of the second piping portion;

releasing the first piping portion from the base; and

releasing the second piping portion from the rotating member.

15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the first piping portion and the second piping portion each comprise polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”).

16. The method of claim 14 , wherein after said stopping the rotation of the second piping portion, a solid weld is automatically formed between the first piping portion and the second piping portion.

17. A method for connecting piping, comprising:

securing a first piping portion to a base, such that rotational movement of the first piping portion with respect to the base is prevented, wherein the first piping portion includes a front side and a rear side;

securing a second piping portion to a rotating member;

rotating the rotating member, thereby rotating the second piping portion;

rotating the base, thereby rotating the first piping portion;

while the second piping portion is rotating, inserting the second piping portion into the front side of the first piping portion;

while the second piping portion while rotating is inserted into the front side of the first piping portion, driving the second piping portion through the first piping portion such that a portion of the first piping portion disconnects, at least partially, from a remainder of the first piping portion;

after the portion of the first piping portion disconnects from the remainder of the first piping portion, stopping the rotation of the rotating member, thereby stopping the rotation of the second piping portion;

releasing the first piping portion from the base; and

releasing the second piping portion from the rotating member.

18. The method of claim 17 , wherein said rotating the base comprises rotating the base in a direction opposite from a direction in which the rotating member rotates.

19. The method of claim 17 , wherein said rotating the base is initiated before said inserting the second piping portion into the first piping portion.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 2, 2026
From: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
To: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 074990/0789 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 24, 2019
From: CLEMANS, JAMES
To: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
Reel/Frame 048985/0575 →