US3170226A
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Line stopping and valve inserting apparatus and method
Assignee: Mueller Co
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Filing: 1957-08-07
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1977-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry Timothy Allan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K3/00; F16K3/02; F16K3/0254; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/10; F16L55/105; F16L55/12; F16L55/124; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4238; Y10T137/4245; Y10T137/4273; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86928; Y10T137/86936; Y10T137/86944; Y10T137/8696; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49403; Y10T29/49405; Y10T29/49407; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53552; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/768; Y10T83/7755; Y10T83/7763; Y10T83/7776; Y10T83/778
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
THE METHOD OF CONNECTING A VALVE INTO A PIPE LINE WHILE IN SERVICE, THE STEPS COMPRISING: SECURING ABOUT THE LINE AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A SEALABLE OPENING; CUTTING OUT A SECTION OF THE LINE WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE TO PROVIDE OPPOSED FLAT LINE ENDS BY OPERATIONS CONDUCTED THROUGH SAID OPENINGS; AND SEALINGLY SECURING TO SAID ENCLOSURE, WITHIN AND CLOSING SAID OPENING, A GATE VALVE BONNET CARRYING AN EXPANSIBLE GATE ASSEMBLY MOVABLE LINEARLY BETWEEN AND DIRECTLY SEALABLE OPPOSITELY AGAINST SAID LINE ENDS, ALL WITHOUT ESCAPE OF LINE FLUID FROM SAID ENCLOSURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
THE METHOD OF CONNECTING A VALVE INTO A PIPE LINE WHILE IN SERVICE, THE STEPS COMPRISING: SECURING ABOUT THE LINE AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A SEALABLE OPENING; CUTTING OUT A SECTION OF THE LINE WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE TO PROVIDE OPPOSED FLAT LINE ENDS BY OPERATIONS CONDUCTED THROUGH SAID OPENINGS; AND SEALINGLY SECURING TO SAID ENCLOSURE, WITHIN AND CLOSING SAID OPENING, A GATE VALVE BONNET CARRYING AN EXPANSIBLE GATE ASSEMBLY MOVABLE LINEARLY BETWEEN AND DIRECTLY SEALABLE OPPOSITELY AGAINST SAID LINE ENDS, ALL WITHOUT ESCAPE OF LINE FLUID FROM SAID ENCLOSURE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |