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Lancing safety cap apparatus

US12151269B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 2, 2023
Grant dateNov 26, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B2209/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A safety cap fitting apparatus for use in cleaning a piping system, the apparatus comprising: a) a housing having a hollow bore; b) a flange adapter on said housing, the flange adapter having a flange adapter central axis; and c) a pipe nipple extension mounted to and extending from the housing; wherein the pipe nipple extension has a pipe nipple extension central axis that forms an angle with the flange adapter central axis; wherein the housing has an outer wall, a distal end that attaches to the flange adapter, and a proximal end that has an opening to the hollow bore; and wherein the pipe nipple extension attaches to the housing providing a second opening to the hollow bore, the pipe nipple extension having an outer wall, an inner bore, a distal end that attaches to the housing, and a proximal end that is an open end.

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