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(21) Application No.: 598/MUMNP/2004
PCT/GB03/00381
A (22) Date of filing of Application: 26/10/2004
(54) Title of the invention: COUPLING DEVICE.
(51) International classification: E04C 5/16 (71) Name of the Applicant:
(30) Priority Data:
(31) Document No: 0209944.8
0209943.0
(32) Date: 01/05/2002
01/05/2002
(33) Name of convention country: GB
(66) Filed U/s. 5(2): NO.
(61) Patent of addition to application No.: NIL (72)
(62) Filed on: N.A.
(63) Divisional to Application No.: NIL
(64) Filed on: N.A.
(57) Abstract:
A coupling device for the coupling of
reinforcing bars, the coupling device
comprising an elongate tubular body
configured for receiving reinforcing bars, in
particular their end portions, at least one
recessed gripping surface being formed on
an inner surface of the elongate tubular
body, the recessed gripping surface
comprising a plurality of teeth being
configured to engage the reinforcing bars in
response to the engagement of the
reinforcing bars by a plurality of engaging
bolts being adjustably positioned through
the elongate tubular body.
Figure: 2
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Address of the Applicant:,
2 OLDWELL CLOSE,
SHEFFIELD S17 4AW,
UK
Name of the Inventors:
1) HOPWOOD IAN
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