(under the class definition) Subject matter comprising a part of a pipeline such as a coupling, elbow, tee union or reducer; or a part that may have many inlets, outlets or connections close together for use with a sink or bath.
(1) Note. A fitting is not a straight conduit or valve.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
679+, for a drain, overflow or trap.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
285, Pipe Joints or Couplings,
125.1+, for means to provide a coupling for several lines, subclasses 134.1+ for a U-shaped fitting and subclasses 179+ for an elbow joint of general utility. CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
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