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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151637 | Apparatus and method for testing engine air intake systems The present invention provides apparatus (100) and methods for testing for leaks in forced-induction internal combustion engine (10) air intake systems. The apparatus (100) includes a plurality of work faces (132n) each having ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7681435 | Arrangement for monitoring the leak-tightness of an evacuated space An arrangement for monitoring the leak-tightness of an evacuated space which is hermetically closed, leak-tight, by means of at least one metallic wall is specified. A device which is connected to the evacuated space indicates an inadmissible pressure rise in the ev... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7647819 | Apparatus for testing a rupture strength of a pipe A pipe testing apparatus includes a rupture device for testing a rupture strength of a pipe. The rupture device has two clamping heads respectively accepting associated ends of the pipe which extends between the clamping heads, and a pressure-application system havi... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7549322 | System and method for detecting a leak in a piping system There is provided a system for detecting a leak in a piping system, including a monitoring unit disposed at a gateway of the piping system for indicating fluid flow, a gauging unit for gauging the duration of continuous fluid flow, and an indication unit for determi... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7526944 | Remote monitoring of pipelines using wireless sensor network A wireless sensor network is installed inside pipelines using sensors and wireless transceivers that are small, low-cost, and rugged. The objective is monitoring the pipeline and recommending maintenance and repair at specific locations in the pipeline. Maintenance ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7516649 | System and method for determining duct leakage and fan flow efficiency A system and method for determining “real time” air leakage from a duct involves an airflow meter for taking airflow measurements at the inlet and at the outlet of the duct. Also included is a base fan that operates in three different modes to simultaneously var... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7509841 | Flexible leak detection system and method for double carcass hose A fluid leak detection system mounts to a hose line segment of the type comprising at least an inner carcass and an outer containment carcass separated from the inner carcass by a collection space. The system includes a housing defined by sidewalls externally mounta... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7395695 | Apparatus for testing lengths of pipe A pipe testing apparatus includes a mandrel adapted for insertion within the pipe and two sealing devices connected to the mandrel and adapted to seal opposite ends of the pipe to create an annular space between the mandrel, the pipe, and the sealing devices. The ap... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7390024 | All-Purpose Pressure Test Kit A test apparatus for testing the fluid tightness of pipes of different sizes includes a one-piece main body having a tubular portion defining a chamber with an internally threaded wall portion that can be screwed separately onto an externally threaded pipe in a flui... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387013 | Method and system for controlling quality and tracking parts for repair and replacement of a piping system The invention comprises a method for controlling quality in a piping system, including a valve and a piping structure coupled to the valve. The method comprises the following: pressurize the piping structure with a gas at greater than sea-level pressure; seal the ga... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7387012 | Leak detection sensor system and method for double carcass hose A fluid leak detection system mounts to a hose line segment of the type comprising at least an inner carcass and an outer containment carcass separated from the inner carcass by a collection space. The system includes a housing defined by sidewalls externally mounta... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7343936 | Water pipe coupling with off-centered piercing assembly for tear out disk and method of removing disk A coupling used during testing of a water line including an upstream pipe and a downstream pipe connected by the coupling. A removable barrier disk prevents water from flowing through the connected pipes until after testing, when the disk is then detached from the b... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7331217 | Re-usable main drain testing method and apparatus A removable, convenient main drain testing system is provided through the use of a testing device that includes a cap clampable about a drain pipe, an air pressure gauge, a valve and connection to an air compressor. The assembly can be moved from one jobsite to the ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325573 | Plumbing line test plug and method of use of the same A plumbing line test plug includes a plug body adapted to plug an interior diameter of a plumbing line. The body has a wet face, which is exposed to liquid when in use, and a dry face, which is opposed to the wet face. A flexible pressure responsive annular membrane... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325442 | Leak testing device with a permanent coupling A leak testing device to be positioned adjacent one or more conduits comprises a generally cylindrical body defining a recess therein and including first and second end portions for cooperating with an end portion of a conduit. The body includes an opening between t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322228 | Evaluating the leaktightness of a device for storing fuel gas under high pressure The system for evaluating leaktightness is applied to a gas storage device for storing high pressure fuel gas delivered from a filling station via a filler hose connected to the gas storage device, itself comprising pipework and at least one tank, together with at l... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7281411 | Pipeline leak-testing method A method for leak-testing a pipeline system, of the type having a test tee fitting in a standpipe, includes attachment of a leak-testing device to an opening of the test tee. A water hose is coupled to a threaded bushing of the leak-testing device for passing water ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7266992 | Remote pipeline acoustic inspection A pipe inspection apparatus comprising an acoustic source (3) for location at a first position in a pipe or pipe network, one or more acoustic or pressure detectors (4) for location at one or more positions in the pipe or pipe network, means for record... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7263873 | System and method for detecting leaks in pressurized piping systems A system and method for testing plumbing systems for leaks by which the original plumbing system is cleaned and flushed using ambient temperature water followed by cleaning and flushing with pressurized recirculating elevated temperature water to filter debris and c... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7251983 | Secondary containment system and method A pump housing that contains a pump that draws fuel from an underground storage tank containing fuel to deliver to fuel dispensers in a service station environment. The pump is coupled to a double-walled fuel pipe that carries the fuel from the pump to the fuel disp... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249885 | Heat flux measuring device for pressure pipes, method for producing a measuring device, method for monitoring an operating state of a heat exchanger, heat exchanger and method for measuring a heat flux A measuring device for a heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger pressure pipe having a pipe wall with a circumference, and an indentation extending over and deforming a portion of the circumference. At least one thermocouple is disposed eccentrically in the portio... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7227108 | Dispenser assemblies and systems including a heat storage unit A heat storage unit (2) includes a body having a passage (12) formed therein through which a flowable product passes. A heatable element (10) is incorporated within the body of the heat storage unit (2) in thermal communication with the p... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225664 | Secondary containment leak prevention and detection system and method A pump housing that contains a pump that draws fuel from an underground storage tank containing fuel to deliver to fuel dispensers in a service station environment. The pump is coupled to a double-walled fuel pipe that carries the fuel from the pump to the fuel disp... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210336 | Gas link leak evacuation and monitoring system An apparatus and method for evacuating gas from the soil surrounding a leaking gas conduit utilizes non-sparking and static dissipating components to reduce the risk of an explosion. The evacuation of gas from probes in boreholes in the vicinity of the leak is induc... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207208 | Blown installation of optical fibres and method and apparatus for determining the length of a passage along which an optical fibre is to be blown An apparatus (12) is provided for use in determining a length at least representative of the length of a tube that defines a passage in an optical fibre cable (10) along which an optical fibre unit can be installed by blowing. The apparatus (12)... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208707 | Dispenser assemblies and systems including a heat storage unit A heat storage unit (2) includes a body having a passage (12) formed therein through which a flowable product passes. A heatable element (10) is incorporated within the body of the heat storage unit (2) in thermal communication with the p... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204126 | Blown installation of optical fibres and method and apparatus for determining the length of a passage along which an optical fibre is to be blown A method of determining a length Ld at least representative of the length of a passage along which an optical unit or cable is to be installed by blowing, comprises the steps of flowing a pressurised gas into the passage at a substantially constant pressu... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7192187 | In-line thermometer An improved temperature measuring device for the in-line temperature measurement of fluids which does not require intimate contact of the fluid with the temperature sensing element. In addition, the invention contains no internal cavities or crevices making it very ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185529 | Shower station testing assembly for pressure testing plumbing The present invention provides a testing assembly for pressure testing a plumbing system in a building where the building has a shower station with a drain and a shower inlet. The testing assembly includes a drain adapter, a hose fitting on the shower inlet, and a h... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7159450 | Method and apparatus for assembling and testing a fluid conduit A method and apparatus for assembling a fluid conduit assembly and testing the fluid conduit for leaks. Clipping devices support fasteners at a position remote from the conduit. According to the invention the fasteners can be loaded into clip nests provided by the c... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7155961 | Bleed leak detection system A leak detector for an insulated duct carrying pressurized hot air comprises a cuff secured over a circumferential cut in the insulation of the duct, thereby creating a reservoir of hot air which has leaked from the duct, a manifold defining a conduit therein in com... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153057 | Securable temporary manhole cover An improved temporary manhole insert for securing a manhole passageway having a generally cylindrical structure with an inflatable, ring like tube encompassing the outer rim of the rigid portion of the insert. The insert with the inflatable ring is placed within the... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140236 | Method and system for controlling quality and tracking parts for repair and replacement in a piping system The invention comprises a method for controlling quality in a piping system, including a valve and a piping structure coupled to the valve. The method comprises the following: pressurize the piping structure with a gas at greater than sea-level pressure; seal the ga... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137308 | Sliding pipe plug A sliding pipe plug for working on and testing pipes is presented. The sliding pipe plug includes a center portion and a gasket disposed about the central portion. When towed through the pipe, the sliding pipe plug maintains a substantial seal against water flowing ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118137 | Testable pipe joint A locking ring-type pipe joint has a spigot ring provided on a first pipe section, a bell ring provided on a second pipe section, and a locking ring that may be contracted to engage the spigot ring to the bell ring. First and second circumferential grooves formed in... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7119699 | Liquid sensor device, system and method A liquid sensor device, system and method depends on the structural deformation of a trigger material in contact with a liquid, such as water, to convert potential energy of a resilient material to kinetic energy that triggers a mechanical response in an activated s... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111498 | Radiator inlet adapter An inlet adapter includes a top portion threadingly engageable to a body portion, an expandable portion disposed adjacent the body portion, and a bolt threadingly engageable to the top portion, the bolt securing the expandable portion adjacent the body portion and c... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7107820 | Integrated gas supply and leak detection system The invention generally relates to a system and method for integrated gas delivery and leak detection to one or more applications. The system includes at least one application site, a process conduit extending from a process gas source site to the application site, ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096738 | In-line annular seal-based pressure device A pressure sensor for measuring a pressure of a process fluid includes a vessel, an electrode and a diaphragm. The vessel receives the process fluid. The electrode is integral with an inner wall of the vessel. The diaphragm extends at least partially over the electr... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7089964 | Water pipe coupling with off-centered piercing assembly for tear out disk and method of removing disk A coupling used during testing of a water line including an upstream pipe and a downstream pipe connected by the coupling. A removable barrier disk prevents water from flowing through the connected pipes until after testing, when the disk is then detached from the b... | 08/15/2006 |
