Gas line seal clamp and method of sealing a gas line
US11994248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B27/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal clamp, such as for gas lines, includes a handle assembly having a handle, a transfer or drive assembly cooperable with the handle, and a clamping assembly including first and second claws or clamps and a seal member. The first and second claws or clamps are cooperable with the transfer assembly. The seal member is structured to seal a puncture in a gas line. Responsive to movement of the handle, the first and second claws or clamps move from an OPEN position to a CLOSED position, such as to engage a pipe and create a clamping force which forces the seal member into engagement with the pipe, such as a puncture, to seal the pipe.
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