Insulated meter riser
US3944262A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 1974 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L59/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A meter riser for connecting normally buried plastic pipe to metallic couplings which are normally disposed above the ground for connection with utility meters, such as gas meters and the like, and comprising means for connecting the plastic pipe being encased in a metallic sheath, and having insulating means disposed around at least a portion of the metallic sheath and plastic pipe in the proximity of the connecting means securing the plastic pipe to the metallic coupling for protecting the plastic pipe against adverse environmental conditions.
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