US 12,140,252 B2
Universal coupling
Evan Joseph Geno, Hilliard, OH (US); and Matthew Caleb Huizenga, Hilliard, OH (US)
Assigned to Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Hilliard, OH (US)
Filed by ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC., Hilliard, OH (US)
Filed on Feb. 17, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/170,680.
Prior Publication US 2024/0280196 A1, Aug. 22, 2024
Int. Cl. F16L 21/00 (2006.01)
CPC F16L 21/007 (2013.01) 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A coupling configured to connect a first pipe to a second pipe, the second pipe being one of a plurality of pipes of varying diameters comprising:
a first end configured to connect the first pipe; and
a second end configured to connect the second pipe;
wherein the second end is a tapered end that comprises a plurality of lateral ribs and a plurality of longitudinal ribs;
wherein each of the plurality of longitudinal ribs extends between each of the plurality of lateral ribs;
wherein each of the plurality of longitudinal ribs comprises a pliable and wedge-like shape configured to conform to each of the plurality of pipes; and
wherein each of the plurality of longitudinal ribs tapers towards a top of the second end and is configured to accommodate each of the plurality of pipes.