Method and apparatus for combined conduit/electrical-conductor junction installation
US6748968B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6123
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination junction provides a fluid, electrical-power and control-signal connections. A combination tap comprises a flow probe that pierces a main conduit when it is attached to it. It thereby provides fluid communication between a tap conduit and the main conduit. The combination tap also includes one or more tap electrical conductors to tap electrical conductors embedded in the main-conduit wall.
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