Western Tube Co. v. Rainear
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Eastern Pennsylvania
In Equity. Bill in equity to restrain the infringement of letters patent issued to Alfred M. Hewlett of Kewanee, Ill., January 2, 1900, for a pipe coupling. On final hearing.
1Opinion of the Court
ARCHBALD, District Judge.1
The patent in suit is for a pipe coupling, to join together the ends of steam, water, or other similar pipes, the connections of which have to be frequently detached or broken. It is made up of the usual three parts or members, consisting of two end pieces, familiarly known as the “spud” and the “tailpiece,” which are brought together to form the connection by a coupling ring, nut, or collar; the ring and the tailpiece being provided, respectively, with an opposing flange and shoulder, and the ring and spud having appropriate exterior and interior screw-threads,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Hotchkiss v. GreenwoodSupreme Court of the United States · 1851
- Miller v. Eagle Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1894
- Tilghman v. ProctorSupreme Court of the United States · 1881
- Hicks v. KelseySupreme Court of the United States · 1874
- Brown v. District of ColumbiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1889
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