Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Non-interruptible meter change out apparatus
- Patent Title (中): 不可中断仪表更换装置
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Application No.: US11635735Application Date: 2006-12-07
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Publication No.: US07886761B2Publication Date: 2011-02-15
- Inventor: Daniel T. Germata , Jack Harbaugh
- Applicant: Daniel T. Germata , Jack Harbaugh
- Applicant Address: US IL Des Plaines
- Assignee: Operations Technology Development, NFP
- Current Assignee: Operations Technology Development, NFP
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Des Plaines
- Agent Mark E. Fejer
- Main IPC: F16K51/00
- IPC: F16K51/00

Abstract:
A method and apparatus for non-interruptible change out of a gas meter utilizing the meter set assembly swivel connections to create a bypass of the meter. The apparatus is machined to conform to the swivel and the threads of the meter inlet and outlet. A clamping mechanism maintains the meter and the apparatus in place while internal mechanisms create a gap between the swivel and the inlet or outlet of the meter. A sliding mechanism disengages the swivel gasket normally disposed between the meter inlet or outlet and the swivel for replacement during the meter exchange. Once the gap is created, a second apparatus similar to the first apparatus is attached to the other of the meter inlet or outlet. A hose providing fluid communication between the two apparatuses acts as the bypass during change out of the meter.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080135106A1 Non-interruptible meter change out apparatus Public/Granted day:2008-06-12
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