US3730213A
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Meter setter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-22
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1992-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A device for supporting and positioning a water meter to facilitate its connection in an underground water line. The device includes a meter platform supported on legs, and has pipe positioning means at opposite sides of the platform for positioning vertical pipes to be connected to the inlet and outlet sides of the meter. The positioning means preferably include snap-in connections for the pipes, and permit each pipe to be shifted in a vertical direction to accommodate meters and installations of different dimensions.
Inventors
- 👤 R Bates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:41
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; G; G01; G01F; G01F15/00; G01F15/14; G01F15/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6991; Y10T137/6995
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A meter setter comprising, a platform adapted to support a water meter to be placed thereon in use, said platform having legs extending downwardly from it for resting on a surface at the bottom of a meter box thereby to position said platform in a stable position within said meter box prior to the coupling of the meter to the pipes which it will serve in use, said legs being separate from said pipes, and two spaced apart pipe positioning means on said platform, each said pipe positioning means comprising a portion of said platform presenting a sidewise opening through which can be slid the side surface of a pipe below the coupling end of the pipe, said opening sized to position a pipe in generally vertical attitude for connection to a meter supported by said platform between the two pipe positioning means, each said opening providing for vertical shifting of the respective pipe when the pipe is received therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A meter setter comprising, a platform adapted to support a water meter to be placed thereon in use, said platform having legs extending downwardly from it for resting on a surface at the bottom of a meter box thereby to position said platform in a stable position within said meter box prior to the coupling of the meter to the pipes which it will serve in use, said legs being separate from said pipes, and two spaced apart pipe positioning means on said platform, each said pipe positioning means comprising a portion of said platform presenting a sidewise opening through which can be slid the side surface of a pipe below the coupling end of the pipe, said opening sized to position a pipe in generally vertical attitude for connection to a meter supported by said platform between the two pipe positioning means, each said opening providing for vertical shifting of the respective pipe when the pipe is received therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A setter in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least one said pipe positioning means includes means for retaining a pipe placed therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A meter setter in accordance with claim 2 wherein the retaining means comprises a snap fit connection to said opening for retaining the said pipe within the said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A meter setter in accordance with claim 1 wherein each said opening is a slot provided with a snap at the entrance thereto, for retaining a pipe extending generally perpendicularly through said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The meter setter of claim 4 wherein the said opening is provided in a bracket connected to said platform and which presents a flange portion spaced parallel to and below said platform, the platform and the flange portion each having a snap-in passage thereinto for releasably retaining a pipe therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The meter setter of claim 1 wherein said platform includes a bracket connected to it for positioning a cut-off valve with respect to said Platform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The meter setter of claim 1, wherein the legs extending downwardly from said platform are received in sockets provided on the underside of the platform.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |