US3780756A
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Switch
Assignee: Cooper Industries LLC
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Filing: 1972-11-22
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a selected branch line in response to the passage of a tool therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 J Pennington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G51/00; B65G51/04; B65G51/24; B65G51/02; E; E21; E21B; E21B23/00; E21B23/08; E21B23/12; F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/26; F16L55/46; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/877; Y10T137/87788; Y10T137/87804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 61
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit adapted to be connected with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit shiftable between first and second positions for connecting the first conduit with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively shift said second conduit to either of said first or second positions in response to passage of said tool through said conduits.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit adapted to be connected with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit shiftable between first and second positions for connecting the first conduit with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively shift said second conduit to either of said first or second positions in response to passage of said tool through said conduits.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with one of a plurality of branches from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit adapted to be connected with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit shiftable between first and second positions for connecting the first conduit with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of a selected one of the branches, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively shift said second conduit to either of said first or second positions in response to passage of said tool through said conduits.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with one of a plurality of branches from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit adapted to be connected with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit shiftable between first and second positions for connecting the first conduit with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of a selected one of the branches, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively shift said second conduit to either of said first or second positions in response to passage of said tool through said conduits.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit adapted to be connected with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit shiftable between first and second positions for connecting the first conduit with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively shift said second conduit from said first position to said second position, in response to passage of said tool in one direction through said conduits, and from said second position to said first position, in response to passage of said tool in the opposite direction through said conduits.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
132 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit adapted to be connected with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit shiftable between first and second positions for connecting the first conduit with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively shift said second conduit from said first position to said second position, in response to passage of said tool in one direction through said conduits, and from said second position to said first position, in response to passage of said tool in the opposite direction through said conduits.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit having one end aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions for disposing the other end of the second conduit in alignment with either the end of the other portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively rotate said second conduit to either of said first or second positions in response to passage of said tool through said conduits.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit having one end aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions for disposing the other end of the second conduit in alignment with either the end of the other portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively rotate said second conduit to either of said first or second positions in response to passage of said tool through said conduits.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 4, wherein the means to rotate the second conduit comprises a first part on the tool engageable in torque-transmitting relation with a part on only the first conduit, and a second part on the tool engageable in torque-transmitting relation with a part on only the second conduit, said parts being arranged relative To one another to so rotate said second conduit during torque-transmitting engagement of said parts on the tool with both said parts on the conduits.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 5, wherein said parts on the tool comprise keys and said parts on the conduits comprise spiral grooves to receive the keys.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 5, including means on the tool for rotatably indexing said first and second parts relative to one another.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 5, including means on the tool flexibly connecting said first and second parts.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
166 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit having one end aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions for disposing the other end of the second conduit in alignment with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively rotate said second conduit from said first to said second position, in response to passage of said tool in one direction through said conduits, and from said second position to said first position, in response to passage of said tool through said conduits in the opposite direction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
166 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit having one end aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions for disposing the other end of the second conduit in alignment with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively rotate said second conduit from said first to said second position, in response to passage of said tool in one direction through said conduits, and from said second position to said first position, in response to passage of said tool through said conduits in the opposite direction.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 9, wherein the means to rotate the second conduit comprises a first part on the tool engageable in torque-transmitting relation with a part on only the first conduit, and a second part on the tool engageable in torque-transmitting relation with a part on only the second conduit, said parts being arranged relative to one another to so rotate said second conduit during torque-transmitting engagement of said parts on the tool with both said parts on the conduits.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 10, wherein said parts on the tool comprise keys and said parts on the conduits comprise spiral grooves to receive the keys.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
53 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 11, wherein the groove in the second conduit has a midportion with torque-transmitting surfaces on both sides thereof and end portions each with a torque-transmitting surface on only the side thereof adapted to be engaged by said second key prior to engagement with said midportion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for fluidly connecting a pipeline with one of a plurality of branches at spaced locations along the pipeline, comprising a switch for each location, each switch comprising a first conduit adapted to be connected with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit shiftable between first and second positions for connecting the first conduit with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the branch at such location, respectively, and a tool adapted to pass through the pipeline and having means thereon cooperable with means on each of the conduits of only a selected one of the switches to shift the second conduit of said selected switch from said first to said second positions in response to passage of said tool through the conduits thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for fluidly connecting a pipeline with one of a plurality of branches at spaced locations along the pipeline, comprising a switch for each location, each switch comprising a first conduit adapted to be connected with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit shiftable between first and second positions for connecting the first conduit with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the branch at such location, respectively, and a tool adapted to pass through the pipeline and having means thereon cooperable with means on each of the conduits of only a selected one of the switches to shift the second conduit of said selected switch from said first to said second positions in response to passage of said tool through the conduits thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
65 words
Apparatus of the character defined in claim 13, including a second tool adapted to pass through the pipeline and having means thereon cooperable with means on each of the conduits of only a second selected switch to shift the second conduit of the second selected switch from said first position to said second position in response to passage of said tool through the conduits thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
177 words
Apparatus for fluidly connecting a pipeline with one of a plurality of branches at spaced locations along the pipeline, comprising a switch for each location, each switch comprising a first conduit having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with the end of thE portion of the pipeline upstream of said location, a second conduit having one end aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions disposing the other end of the second conduit in alignment with either the end of the pipeline portion downstream of said location or the branch at said location, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the pipeline and the conduits of each switch, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of the conduits of only a selected one of the switches to rotate the second conduit of said one switch from said first to said second position in response to passage of said tool through the conduits thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
177 words
Apparatus for fluidly connecting a pipeline with one of a plurality of branches at spaced locations along the pipeline, comprising a switch for each location, each switch comprising a first conduit having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with the end of thE portion of the pipeline upstream of said location, a second conduit having one end aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions disposing the other end of the second conduit in alignment with either the end of the pipeline portion downstream of said location or the branch at said location, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the pipeline and the conduits of each switch, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of the conduits of only a selected one of the switches to rotate the second conduit of said one switch from said first to said second position in response to passage of said tool through the conduits thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
96 words
Apparatus of the character defined in claim 15, wherein the means to rotate the second conduit of the selected switch comprises a first part of the tool engageable in torque-transmitting relation with a part on only the first conduit of said selected switch, and a second part on the tool engageable in torque-transmitting relation with a part on only the second conduit of said selected switch, said parts being arranged relative to one another to so rotate said second conduit during torque-transmitting engagement of said parts on the tool with both said parts on the conduits.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
171 words
Apparatus for fluidly connecting a pipeline with one of a plurality of branches at spaced locations along the pipeline, comprising a switch for each location, each switch comprising a first conduit having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with the end of the portion of the pipeline upstream of said location, a second conduit having one end aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions disposing the other end of the second conduit in alignment with either the end of the pipeline portion downstream of said location or the branch at said location, respectively, a plurality of tools each adapted to pass through the pipeline and conduits of each switch, and means on each tool cooperable with means on each conduit of one selected switch to shift the second conduit of said one switch from first to second position in response to passage of said each tool through the conduits.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
171 words
Apparatus for fluidly connecting a pipeline with one of a plurality of branches at spaced locations along the pipeline, comprising a switch for each location, each switch comprising a first conduit having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with the end of the portion of the pipeline upstream of said location, a second conduit having one end aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions disposing the other end of the second conduit in alignment with either the end of the pipeline portion downstream of said location or the branch at said location, respectively, a plurality of tools each adapted to pass through the pipeline and conduits of each switch, and means on each tool cooperable with means on each conduit of one selected switch to shift the second conduit of said one switch from first to second position in response to passage of said each tool through the conduits.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
130 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit having means thereon adapted to be connected in sealed alignment with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit in sealed alignment with the first conduit and having means thereon shiftable between first and second positions for disposal in sealed alignment with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively shift said second conduit to either of said first or second positions, in response to passage of said tool through said conduits, in which it remains after such passage.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
130 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit having means thereon adapted to be connected in sealed alignment with the end of one portion of the pipeline, a second conduit in sealed alignment with the first conduit and having means thereon shiftable between first and second positions for disposal in sealed alignment with either the end of another portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, respectively, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively shift said second conduit to either of said first or second positions, in response to passage of said tool through said conduits, in which it remains after such passage.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
152 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit having means on one end adapted to be connected in sealed alignment with the end of the pipeline, a second conduit having one end sealably aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions for disposing means on the other end of the second conduit in sealed alignment with either the end of the other portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively rotate said second conduit to either of said first and second positions, in response to passage of said tool through said conduits, in which it remains after such passage.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
152 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a first conduit having means on one end adapted to be connected in sealed alignment with the end of the pipeline, a second conduit having one end sealably aligned with the other end of the first conduit and rotatable about the axis of said other end and with respect thereto between first and second positions for disposing means on the other end of the second conduit in sealed alignment with either the end of the other portion of the pipeline or the end of the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduits, and means on the tool cooperable with means on each of said conduits to selectively rotate said second conduit to either of said first and second positions, in response to passage of said tool through said conduits, in which it remains after such passage.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
99 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branCh from the pipeline, comprising a member adapted to be connected to the pipeline, a conduit shiftable with respect to said member between first and second positions for connecting one portion of the pipeline with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit, and means on the tool cooperable with means on the member and conduit to force said conduit selectively from said first to said second position or from said second to said first position in response to such passage.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
99 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branCh from the pipeline, comprising a member adapted to be connected to the pipeline, a conduit shiftable with respect to said member between first and second positions for connecting one portion of the pipeline with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit, and means on the tool cooperable with means on the member and conduit to force said conduit selectively from said first to said second position or from said second to said first position in response to such passage.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
33 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 20, wherein said conduit remains in the position to which it is forced until forced therefrom in response to another passage of a tool therethrough.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
30 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 20, wherein said member is another conduit connectible in sealed alignment with said one portion of the pipeline and said first-mentioned conduit.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
103 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a member adapted to be fixed against rotation with respect to the pipeline, a conduit rotatable with respect to said member between first and second positions for connecting one portion of the pipeline with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit, and means on the tool cooperable with means on the member and conduit to rotate said conduit selectively from said first to said second position or from said second to said first position in response to such passage.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
103 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a member adapted to be fixed against rotation with respect to the pipeline, a conduit rotatable with respect to said member between first and second positions for connecting one portion of the pipeline with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit, and means on the tool cooperable with means on the member and conduit to rotate said conduit selectively from said first to said second position or from said second to said first position in response to such passage.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
33 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 23, wherein said conduit remains in the position to which it is rotated until rotated therefrom in response to another passage of a tool therethrough.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
123 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means from one pipeline portion to the other pipeline portion or to the branch, and means for moving said conduit means selectively from either position to the other in response to passage of said tool through said conduit means, said conduit means remaining in the position to which it is moved until moved therefrom in response to passage of another tool therethrough.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
123 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means from one pipeline portion to the other pipeline portion or to the branch, and means for moving said conduit means selectively from either position to the other in response to passage of said tool through said conduit means, said conduit means remaining in the position to which it is moved until moved therefrom in response to passage of another tool therethrough.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
37 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 25, wherein said moving means includes means on the tool engageable with means on the conduit means for forcing said conduit means selectively from either position to the other.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
117 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between first and second positions disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means, and means to shift said conduit means from said first position to said second position, in response to passage of said tool in one direction through said conduit means, and from said second position to said first position, in response to passage of said tool in the opposite direction through said conduit means.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
117 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between first and second positions disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means, and means to shift said conduit means from said first position to said second position, in response to passage of said tool in one direction through said conduit means, and from said second position to said first position, in response to passage of said tool in the opposite direction through said conduit means.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
36 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 27, wherein said moving means includes means on the tool engageable with means on the conduit means for forcing said conduit means between said first and second positions.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
33 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 27, wherein said conduit means remains in the position to which it is shifted until shifted therefrom in response to passage of another tool therethrough.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
124 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between first and second positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means from one pipeline portion to the other pipeline portion or to the branch, and means on the tool cooperable with means on the conduit means for moving said conduit means selectively from said first position to said second position or from said second position to said first position in response to passage of said tool through said conduit means.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
124 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between first and second positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means from one pipeline portion to the other pipeline portion or to the branch, and means on the tool cooperable with means on the conduit means for moving said conduit means selectively from said first position to said second position or from said second position to said first position in response to passage of said tool through said conduit means.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
35 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 30, wherein said moving means includes on the tool engageable with means on the conduit means for forcing said conduit means between said first and second positions.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
106 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means, and means on the tool engageable with means on the conduit means for forcing said conduit means from one such position to another in response to passage of said tool through said conduit means, said forcing means being disposed entirely within said conduit means.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
106 words
A switch for fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means, and means on the tool engageable with means on the conduit means for forcing said conduit means from one such position to another in response to passage of said tool through said conduit means, said forcing means being disposed entirely within said conduit means.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
33 words
A switch of the character defined in claim 32, wherein said conduit means remains in the position to which it is forced until forced therefrom in response to passage of another tool therethrough.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
96 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a member adapted to be connected to the pipeline, a conduit shiftable with respect to said member between first and second positions for connecting one portion of the pipeline with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means on the member and conduit cooperable with a tool adapted to pass through the conduit to force said conduit selectively from said first to said second position or from said second to said first position in response to such passage.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
96 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a member adapted to be connected to the pipeline, a conduit shiftable with respect to said member between first and second positions for connecting one portion of the pipeline with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means on the member and conduit cooperable with a tool adapted to pass through the conduit to force said conduit selectively from said first to said second position or from said second to said first position in response to such passage.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
100 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a member adapted to be fixed against rotation with respect to the pipeline, a conduit rotatable with respect to said member between first and second positions for connecting one portion of the pipeline with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means on the member and conduit cooperable with a tool adapted to pass through the conduit to rotate said conduit selectively from said first to said second position or from said second to said first position in response to such passage.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
100 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising a member adapted to be fixed against rotation with respect to the pipeline, a conduit rotatable with respect to said member between first and second positions for connecting one portion of the pipeline with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means on the member and conduit cooperable with a tool adapted to pass through the conduit to rotate said conduit selectively from said first to said second position or from said second to said first position in response to such passage.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
115 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means for moving said conduit means selectively from either position to the other in response to passage of a tool through said conduit means from one pipeline portion to the other pipeline portion or to the branch, said conduit means remaining in the position to which it is moved until moved therefrom in response to passage of another tool therethrough.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
115 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means for moving said conduit means selectively from either position to the other in response to passage of a tool through said conduit means from one pipeline portion to the other pipeline portion or to the branch, said conduit means remaining in the position to which it is moved until moved therefrom in response to passage of another tool therethrough.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between first and second positions disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means to shift said conduit means from said first position to said second position, in response to passage of a tool in one direction through said conduit means, and from said second position to said first position, in response to passage of said tool in the opposite direction through said conduit means.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between first and second positions disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means to shift said conduit means from said first position to said second position, in response to passage of a tool in one direction through said conduit means, and from said second position to said first position, in response to passage of said tool in the opposite direction through said conduit means.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
116 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between first and second positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means on the tool cooperable with means on the conduit means for moving said conduit means selectively from said first position to said second position or from said second position to said first position in response to passage of a tool through said conduit means from one pipeline portion to the other pipeline portion or to the branch.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
116 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between first and second positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means on the tool cooperable with means on the conduit means for moving said conduit means selectively from said first position to said second position or from said second position to said first position in response to passage of a tool through said conduit means from one pipeline portion to the other pipeline portion or to the branch.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
103 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means on the conduit means engageable by a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means for forcing said conduit means from one such position to another in response to passage of said tool through said conduit means, said forcing means being disposed entirely within said conduit means.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
103 words
Apparatus for use in fluidly connecting a pipeline with a branch from the pipeline, comprising conduit means having one end adapted to be connected in alignment with one portion of the pipeline and its other end movable between positions for disposing it in alignment with either another portion of the pipeline or the branch, and means on the conduit means engageable by a tool adapted to pass through the conduit means for forcing said conduit means from one such position to another in response to passage of said tool through said conduit means, said forcing means being disposed entirely within said conduit means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |