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Reheater isolation device and chemical connector

Assignee: ANCHOR/DARLING VALVE COMPANY A CORP OF PA
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Filing: 1982-08-13
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Granted: 1983-10-11
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Expires: 2002-08-13
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Abstract

Abstract A combination reheater isolation device and chemical connector is provided which is particularly adapted for use on lines leading to and from the reheater in a boiler-turbine plant system wherein the device can be used under normal system working conditions as a normal T-type fitting, wherein it can be modified to accept a chemical connector attachment for use in chemical cleaning and flushing and wherein the device also serves as an isolation device for hydrotest purposes. The device of the present invention employs relatively few parts and these are rugged and easy to assemble and disassemble.

Inventors

  • 👤 Anatole N. Karpenko

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 11:53
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K3/00; F16K3/02; F16K27/00; F16K27/04; F16K27/044; F16K27/047; F16K27/08

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 208 words
A combination pipe coupling, clean out and isolation device comprising in combination: a. a "T" fitting having opposite arms adapted to couple two pipes together in end-to-end relationship, b. a side arm extending at right angles to said arms, said side arm having a terminal end, c. valve seats in each of said opposite arms, said seats being set at an angling relationship to each other, forming a "V" shaped opening therebetween with the open side of the "V" facing said side arm, d. an annular, internal recess in said side arm, e. a sealing plate forming part of said combination, said sealing plate being adapted to be placed in said side arm and held in place by ring segments fitting into said recess and said plate, f. a flange at the terminal end of said side arm, said flange being adapted to fasten to a clean out connector, g. internal, inwardly extending projections within said side arm, h. complementary split disc halves fitting into said "V" shaped opening between the valve seats, i. a spider engaging the underside of said projections, and j. screw means carried on said spider, said screw means engaging said split disc halves and forcing them into sealing relationship with said valve seats.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 208 words
A combination pipe coupling, clean out and isolation device comprising in combination: a. a "T" fitting having opposite arms adapted to couple two pipes together in end-to-end relationship, b. a side arm extending at right angles to said arms, said side arm having a terminal end, c. valve seats in each of said opposite arms, said seats being set at an angling relationship to each other, forming a "V" shaped opening therebetween with the open side of the "V" facing said side arm, d. an annular, internal recess in said side arm, e. a sealing plate forming part of said combination, said sealing plate being adapted to be placed in said side arm and held in place by ring segments fitting into said recess and said plate, f. a flange at the terminal end of said side arm, said flange being adapted to fasten to a clean out connector, g. internal, inwardly extending projections within said side arm, h. complementary split disc halves fitting into said "V" shaped opening between the valve seats, i. a spider engaging the underside of said projections, and j. screw means carried on said spider, said screw means engaging said split disc halves and forcing them into sealing relationship with said valve seats.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein at least one of said disc halves has a soft seal at the edge thereof.

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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) 1986-10-10 1987-04-11 1987-10-11 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-10-10 1991-04-11 1991-10-11 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-10-10 1995-04-11 1995-10-11 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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