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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8047072 | Plastic water meter with metal threads Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connectin... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7854165 | Plastic water meter with metal threads Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connectin... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7509854 | Precision measurement of gas velocity and volumetric flow rate Systems and methods are provided for precise measurement of volumetric flow within an emissions source. A general rotation element is rotatable by an operator relative to the emissions source about an axis. A precision rotation element is rotatable by an operator re... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7443313 | Water utility meter transceiver A water meter transceiver coupled to a water meter has a head portion that houses a processor having a transceiver. The transceiver transmits water utility consumption data received from the water meter. A stem is coupled to the head portion and has a hollowed porti... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7360554 | Integrated gas meter bar device and locking shut-off valve A control valve assembly and for a gas delivery system is disclosed comprising a valve housing and piping combination adapted to mate with a gas meter outlet, the valve including a main inlet and an auxiliary inlet for bypassing the main inlet, and a poppet disposed... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347219 | Meter bar and metering system A meter bar and meter bar system are provided for directing a fluid. The meter bar includes a first portion, a second portion and a bypass path extending between the first and second portions. The first portion includes a first service port, a first meter port and a... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328721 | Flow rate controller A flow rate controller for controlling the flow of a medium, includes an incoming channel, a measuring chamber, a running flow channel connecting the incoming channel and the measuring chamber, a control valve acting in the running flow channel, and an outflow chann... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325775 | Automotive gauge mounting bracket with frictional fit apertures An automotive gauge mounting bracket is provided that is engagable to an automotive vehicle interior. The bracket comprises at least one gauge receiving aperture formed in the bracket. The aperture is provided with a perimeter defining a plurality of displaceable ga... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318483 | Fire fighting foam injection system with auto-start feature A fire fighting vehicle of the type having a system for introducing a liquid foam concentrate into a water delivery hose so that the percentage concentration of foamant in the mixture remains at a predetermined set value irrespective of variations in the water flow ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7281545 | Height and accessory adaptable meter setter A unitary water meter setter, preferably provided in an integral brass casting, has a continuous inlet pipe having an inwardly extending inlet service leg with a threaded end, and an inlet meter support leg extending upwardly with respect thereto to a threaded meter... | 10/16/2007 |
| RE39724 | Respiratory humidification system A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow probe is desi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7213467 | Flowmeter An electromagnetic flow meter is configured as an insert for insertion into an in-situ housing connected in a flow line. This can enable a body previously installed for use with an insert of a mechanical flow meter to be adapted for use with an insert of an electrom... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7174798 | Alignment device for positioning liquid flow tube A combined liquid flow tube alignment and liquid sensing system includes flow tube mounting and alignment hardware including a clip for fastening the hardware to a substrate; and a sensor for sensing integrated with the liquid flow tube mounting and alignment hardwa... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159625 | Device for verifying amount of dispensed gasoline and method of use A device for verifying the amount of gasoline dispended by a gasoline pump is disclosed. The device comprises a housing containing a flow meter with said housing adapted to receive a gas pump nozzle and having an exit nozzle which is received by an intake gasoline c... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156239 | Filter unit for freezable liquids, particularly for a metering unit of an exhaust gas treatment device A filter unit for liquids undergoing freezing for a metering unit of an exhaust gas treatment unit has a housing having an outer member and a lid member. At least one filter insert is arranged in the housing. An elastically deformable casing part is provided that su... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152621 | Integrated gas meters bar device and locking shut-off valve A control valve assembly and for a gas delivery system is disclosed comprising a valve housing and piping combination adapted to mate with a gas meter outlet, the valve including a main inlet and an auxiliary inlet for bypassing the main inlet, and a poppet disposed... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7143645 | Meter housing assembly and method of assembly A water meter housing assembly (10) comprises a cylindrical, plastic housing body (11), a non-cast housing bottom (13) of hydroformable or stamped brass, a single-piece strainer and sealing member (40) that is disposed in the housing bott... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7117903 | System for detecting liquid fuel blockages in the vapor return line of a fuel dispenser A vapor collection testing device is held in one hand and a fuel dispensing nozzle for a fuel dispensing system to be tested is held in the other hand of an operator. The device is slipped over the spout of the nozzle and pushed against the boot of the nozzle (if so... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7080694 | Method and system for testing foam-water fire protection systems A test system (10) for testing a fire suppression system (100) for a determination of a flow ratio of at least two different constituents (2, 4) where the fire suppression system (100) is of a type that mixes the flow of the at least two ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7049975 | Reporting regulator for managing a gas transportation system A reporting regulator for use in a gas transportation system includes an electrical interconnection that couples a plurality of input ports to a processor and a memory. Sensor data is received at the input ports and the data is stored into the memory. The reporting ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6968969 | Meter box lid with snap fit passage The lid is used to cover a utility box which houses a meter such as a water meter. The lid is compression molded from a plastic material such as medium density polyethylene, and has a planar upper surface and a planar lower surface. In one embodiment, a plurality of... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6948536 | System for detecting liquid fuel blockages in the vapor return line of a fuel dispenser A vapor collection testing device is held in one hand and a fuel dispensing nozzle for a fuel dispensing system to be tested is held in the other hand of an operator. The device is slipped over the spout of the nozzle and pushed against the boot of the nozzle (if so... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6904385 | Multi-utility energy control system with internet energy platform having diverse energy-related engines A multi-utility energy control system has control center computer(s) connected to various utility consuming systems and software that formats pertinent systems' energy data, stores, retrieves, diagnoses and acts in response to changes and includes a multi-utility ma... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6860286 | Water supply system for multiple dwelling units A water supply system for an apartment complex can include individual hot water conduits and cold water conduits for each apartment. Each conduit includes a water meter that enables the owner of the apartment complex to accurately determine the hot water usage and c... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6860164 | Meter installation system A meter installation system has a hollow support arm with a first end and a second end and a central vertical portion there between. A retention device has a vertical slit defining a first edge and a second edge. A coupling bar lies adjacent to the first edge. A swi... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6832623 | Gas meter valve and method Disclosed is a gas meter valve for connection to an outlet of a gas meter and a method for its use. The gas meter valve comprises a valve inlet coupleable to the meter outlet, a valve outlet coupleable to piping for supplying gas to a customer and a valve body coupl... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6701956 | Water control device A water control device (10, 70) including a housing (12), including as one unit, an inlet port (14) and an exit port (16) for flow therethrough of water, and a water meter mounting flange (18) and a water flow control valve seat member (20) in fluid commu... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6648009 | Tamper-proof ball valve A tamper-resistant by-pass valve prevents an unauthorized user from tampering with the valve when it is in the closed position to block gas flow to a meter being replaced or repaired.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6588447 | Break-away water meter register retaining ring A break-away ring manufactured from a frangible material and removably received by a water meter of the type used to measure the volume of water consumed by a residence or a commercial facility. The break-away ring applies a holding pressure for retaining... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6588800 | Connection for a water meter A pipe loop (10) for fitting a water meter (12) to a plumbing installation includes a pipe coupling having an adapter (20) with an inlet (22) and an outlet (24) and being adapted to be connected in a straight length of pipe (14) in the plumbing installati... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6386029 | Meter and a pipe connector therefore A multiple pipeline orientation water meter that includes a water meter arrangement having a water meter and a pipe connector. The water meter body coacts with the pipe connector to permit proper installation of the water meter in various piping orientati... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6382679 | Meter loop frame assembly A meter loop frame assembly for connecting a gas meter to a gas supply line and a gas service line. The meter loop frame assembly includes a gas inlet conduit, a gas outlet conduit, and a brace. The gas inlet conduit is shaped and oriented such that the g... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6341619 | Device for subsequently installing a fluid meter in a pipeline The invention relates to devices for retrofitting a pipeline (1, 1') which is under pressure with a fluid meter (2). The device comprises a branch fitting (60) with two sealing sockets (61, 62) placeable in a fluid-tight manner on the pipeline (1, 1') and a br... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6283153 | Flow valve A method and apparatus for conducting and directing the flow of fluid. A movable core within the flow valve has openings which can be aligned or misaligned with an inlet, outlet, and bypass tap hole on the flow valve body thereby either blocking the flow ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6230558 | Apparatus and method for measuring fuel flow rate and residual fuel quantity and for controlling evaporated fuel A residual fuel quantity measuring device for automobiles has a fuel flow rate sensor provided in a filler neck of a fuel tank for measuring the flow rate of liquid fuel supplied to a fuel tank. A computer computes the quantity of liquid fuel remaining in... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6178816 | Water meter A multiple pipeline orientation water meter that includes a water meter arrangement having a water meter and a pipe connector. The water meter body coacts with the pipe connector to permit proper installation of the water meter in various piping orientati... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6176262 | Two-piece manifold system for pressure sensing transmitters Different functional control manifolds, adapted for specific process and test applications, are selectively mounted on a common base manifold which independently provides sealing of the process lines of a fluid handling system. This enables a specific fun... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6164131 | In-ground receptacle for fluid meter and valves An in-ground receptacle for a fluid meter and/or a valve, comprising a continuous wall defining a chamber for the meter and/or valve. The wall is co-molded in three layers comprising inner and outer layers of plastic with an intermediate plastic layer hav... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6085586 | Flow meter system with remote displays for each discharge A system for monitoring the volume rate of flow and total volume of liquid being drawn from a supply by way of a plurality of discharge conduits includes a flow meter transducer for associated individually with each of the discharge conduits with the tran... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6021660 | Flexible fixture for locating different types of mass air flow sensor assemblies A flexible tooling fixture that has a pallet bed lying within an x-y plane and reference elements for alignment of the bed to the manufacturing tool; and at least two sets of supports extending from the top of the pallet bed, each set consisting of: (i) a... | 02/08/2000 |
