Inventors:
Jeffrey Krout - Fort Worth TX, US
Mitchell Giannola - North Richland Hills TX, US
International Classification:
F16L055/00
F16L055/18
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for sealing a leak in a plastic pipe is provided. The apparatus includes a body and an electrofusion element. The body is constructed of a substantially rigid material and has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface is adapted to be positionable about at least a leak portion of a plastic pipe. The electrofusion element is disposed about the lower surface of the body and operable to sealably couple with the plastic pipe to encapsulate the leak.