Fluid handling – Processes – Cleaning – repairing – or assembling
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Lee, Kevin L (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
Cleaning, repairing, or assembling
C137S315010, C138S097000, C138S099000, C285S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07938136
ABSTRACT:
An inexpensive method for quickly and safely sealing illicit taps in a pipe, such as for example a pipe through which a combustible material like oil or gasoline is flowing. The method first seals the valve outlet of the illicit tap with epoxy and removes the valve handle from the valve. Finally the entire tap including the valve and surrounding pipe area is wrapped with an epoxy impregnated material such as fiberglass or carbon composite fabric.
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Lee Kevin L
McKay Molly D.
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