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Launch system for underground gas main stop-off station

US10527217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. · US

Inventors

Philip J. Fowles · North Merrick, US
Joseph Mandara · Middletown, US
Dennis R. Jarnecke · River Forest, US
Jeff Mainzer · Cary, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 21, 2018
Grant date	Jan 7, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 2, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L2201/60
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An in situ launch system for an underground gas main stop-off station includes: an outer launch tube having a distal lower end and a proximal upper end; a transition fitting having a proximal end fitted to the distal end of the outer launch tube with a gas tight seal, and a distal end; the distal end of the transition fitting having external threads having a first nominal dimension, and internal threads having a second nominal dimension; and a completion plug threaded into the internal threads of the transition fitting.

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