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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100307604 | RESILIENT PLUG APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE Various embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses and methods for stopping the flow of media within a pipeline. The pipeline generally includes one or more pipes connected end-to-end, where each of the pipes has a longitudinal axis with an annular wall. T... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100243090 | MECHANICAL CLEAN-OUT TEST PLUG The present invention provides a test plug for use with a clean-out that extends at an angle from a pipe section of a pipe system. In general, the test plug includes a sealing assembly that is actuated by an actuating member extending at an angle from the sealing assemb... | 09/30/2010 |
| 20100175771 | TELESCOPING DOUBLE BLOCK AND BLEED PLUG A plugging device for double blocking a section of pipeline or piping and method for its use includes a first and second sealing element and at least one cylinder that is extendable along an axial direction of the pipe between a retracted first position and an extended ... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100096036 | FLUID-CROSSING GATE FOR PIPELINE AND FLUID-CROSSING METHOD USING THE SAME A fluid-crossing gate for a pipeline which is inserted into the interior of a pipeline through a hole punched at a certain portion of the pipeline for crossing the flow of a fluid, is disclosed, which comprises a cylindrical body which is engaged to the pipeline; an ope... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100012212 | APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE TESTING A PLUMBING INSTALLATION An apparatus for pressure testing a plumbing installation includes a flexible cylindrical body having a peripheral sidewall, a closed end and an open end. A positioning flange extends outwardly from the peripheral sidewall at the open end to facilitate positioning cylin... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20100012211 | TEAR OUT TEST PLUG FOR PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS A tear out test plug for plumbing installations includes a cylindrical body having a peripheral sidewall, a closed end and an open end. A positioning flange extends outwardly from the peripheral sidewall at the open end. An end wall closes the closed end. A frangible st... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090205732 | ORIFICE PLATE CARRIER An orifice plate carrier for positioning an orifice plate within an orifice fitting to measure fluid flow rate through a conduit is disclosed. In some embodiments, the plate carrier has an opening therethrough and an inner surface surrounding the opening. A lip extends ... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090199922 | Plugging Device and Method A plugging device (1) includes a bladder (2) which is adapted to expand or contract upon the ingress or egress of a fluid, such as air or other type of gas or liquid. Bladder (2) can be provided in a variety of sizes to suit a diameter or cross-sect... | 08/13/2009 |
| 20090194182 | DUAL CHAMBER ORIFICE FITTING BODY A dual chamber orifice fitting, including a body with a lower chamber in fluid communication with a pipeline and a top with an upper chamber in fluid communication with the lower chamber. A valve assembly closes to hydraulically isolate the upper chamber from the lower ... | 08/06/2009 |
| 20090126818 | Apparatus for instantaneously terminating movement of flow material through a conduit An apparatus for rapidly terminating of the flow of any fluid or particulate material through a conduit responsive to predefined dangerous conditions. A particular application will terminate fuel flow through a large fuel supply conduit in a racing vehicle responsive to... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090114302 | Double Block and Bleed Plug A pipe plug includes two or more pivotally connected plugging heads that work in combination to double block and bleed a pipe. At least one of the plugging heads has an expandable sealing element that is in communication with an inflation source. The sealing element may... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090114301 | Double Block and Bleed Plug A pipe plug comprised of two, pivotally connected plugging heads, each plugging head having a sealing element, which work in combination to double block and bleed a pipe. The first sealing element prevents flow of product in the pipe and the second sealing element captu... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090078327 | Combined Pressure, Temperature and Air Vent Device A venting probe insertion chamber that is attached to a uniquely designed port which combines the attributes of a probe insertion chamber along with the ability to vent to atmosphere gasses that are present in piping system. This invention combines the functions of two ... | 03/26/2009 |
| 20090050224 | INFLATABLE PLUG WITH FLANGE A system for restricting fluid flow through a conduit comprises a tapping saddle configured to couple to the conduit adjacent to an opening in the conduit, a valve coupled to the tapping saddle to allow selective access through the tapping saddle and the opening to an i... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20070277893 | Pipe insert There is provided an insert to be sealingly mounted into a plug hole of a pipe having a sealing area surrounding the plug hole. The insert comprises an internal unit and a fastener. The internal unit and the fastener have corresponding cooperating sealing portions and m... | 12/06/2007 |
| 20070169828 | Orifice Plate Alignment Device A tool for supporting and centering a flat circular orifice plate flow meter between two pipe flanges that have circumferentially spaced apart circular flange bolt holes that lie on a bolt circle and receive circular flange bolts for interconnecting the flanges, compris... | 07/26/2007 |
