20140284920 | FISH-MOUTH PIPE FITTNG AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING PIPES AT VARIOUS ANGLES - A method and apparatus for joining a first length of pipe to a second length of pipe at an arbitrary angle is provided. The apparatus includes a fitting having a substantially circular opening at a first end thereof for receiving an end of a first length of pipe, and a fish-mouth shaped opening at a second end thereof for receiving an end of a second length of pipe. One or more wedges are provided for insertion into a gap between the fitting and the second length of pipe. The one or more wedges may be inserted at either an elongated end or a straight end of the fish-mouth shaped opening, or both. Adhesive, such as PVC cement may be used to bond the various fittings, wedges and length of pipe together to form a sealed joint. | 09-25-2014 |