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Thermal insulation for angle-valve piping

US5524669A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1995
Grant dateJun 11, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7036
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one-piece body of thermal insulation comprises a first component having valve-covering and pipe-covering portions, and a second, perpendicular component for covering the water-supply tube. An integral cover component on the forward end of the valve-covering portion is displaceable for access to the valve handle, and can be secured in its closed position.

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