Measuring and testing – Volume or rate of flow – Element
Patent
1996-03-11
1998-05-05
Dougherty, Elizabeth L.
Measuring and testing
Volume or rate of flow
Element
73273, 73201, 220484, G01F 1510, G01F 1514
Patent
active
057476870
ABSTRACT:
An in-ground receptacle for a fluid meter and/or a valve, comprising a continuous wall defining a chamber for the meter and/or valve. The wall is molded in three layers comprising smooth inner and outer layers of plastic with an intermediate plastic layer having high insulative characteristics. The receptacle is provided at its upper end with an appropriate openable closure, substantially at ground level, and permitting inspection of and access to the meter and/or valve. The receptacle has an annular interior rim near its upper end. The rim supports an insulative pad at the top of the receptacle beneath the openable closure therefor. The pad has a removable center portion enabling inspection and access to the fluid meter and/or valve. The construction of the receptacle is such as to prevent freezing of the fluid meter and/or valve.
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Edwards Daniel J.
Edwards Mark J.
Dougherty Elizabeth L.
Mid-States Plastics, Inc.
Patel Harshad
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