Fluid handling – Processes – Cleaning – repairing – or assembling
Patent
1998-07-17
1999-07-20
Lee, Kevin
Fluid handling
Processes
Cleaning, repairing, or assembling
137272, 137296, 251148, F16L 5518, F16K 2700
Patent
active
059244372
ABSTRACT:
A kit for the emergency shutoff of a fire hydrant after the hydrant stem has failed and a cap of the hydrant nozzle has been removed so that a jet of water is escaping from the hydrant. The kit comprises a two-part increaser and a shutoff valve. The two parts of the increaser are brought together from opposing sides of the water jet and fastened to the hydrant nozzle. The increaser has a flange that mates with the flange on the shutoff valve. The bottom of the flange of the valve is bolted to the top of the flange of the increaser until secure but not tight. Then the shutoff valve is dropped so that it rotates into position, momentarily intersecting the jet of water. Once in place, the shutoff valve is tightened and the water shut off by closing the valve.
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Lee Kevin
Mann Michael A
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