(under subclass 335) Subject matter comprising a hollow part or cavity involving an internal wall structure of one member which receives a male portion (e.g., spigot) of the other member.
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54, for an insulated socket.
56+, for a floor supported water closet type joint including a socket.
121.7, for plural, concentric ball and socket joints.
138.1, for a ball and socket joint in a pipe or rod-to-pipe-to-plate joint system. 146.1+, for plural serial ball and sockets.
231+, for a socketed packing type flexible joint between rigid members.
239+, for nonmetal-to-metal joints including an internal member.
260, for a socket joint between pliable-nonmetal members.
261+, for ball and socket joints.
275+, for a pipe in socket swivel joint.
285.1+, for a molded joint including a socket.
295.1+, for a socketed packing filler in a molded joint.
302, for a telescopic socket joint.
322+, for a contractible socket.
331, for an annular socket and spigot interface.
336, for opposed, mating packing grooves. 349+, for a socket joint with a supplemental packing recess.
399+, for an unpacked socket joint. See the Search Notes thereunder.