Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2010-03-31
2011-11-01
Previl, Daniel (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S691700, C340S005730, C340S686100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08049634
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method includes the steps of: (a) lining a conduit with a liner; and (b) inserting an automatic mechanism into an internal portion of the liner, wherein the automatic mechanism (i) locates a service tap connection point; and (ii) at least partially engages a fitting device within an internal surface of the service tap entry portion, thereby providing fluid communication between a service tap internal passageway and an internal portion of the liner. An automatic mechanism, a fitting device and an insert element are also disclosed.
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Bondira Joan
Smith Mark A.
St. Onge Bryan
Previl Daniel
The Webb Law Firm
Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.
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