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Service line access system

US4869281A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1987
Grant dateSep 26, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/598
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Process and apparatus for plugging or plugging and servering gas service lines may be deployed from a building without requiring access to either the utility service main or main tee connections. The processes are intended to be undertaken while gas is being supplied to the service. The apparatus also allows service lines to be relined under these conditions without requiring direct access to either the utility service main or main tee connections.

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