This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Southern California Gas Company. Active years: 1996.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996
Title: Chi M Lei and Pipeline Repair Innovation.
Introduction
Chi M Lei is an inventor associated with Chicago, Illinois, and Southern California Gas Company. Her work includes an invention designed to support the repair or upgrade of in-service pipelines while maintaining fluid flow. She is credited with 1 patent.
Latest Patents
Lei’s patent, “Apparatus for Upgrade or Repair of In-Service Pipelines,” describes a removable apparatus that temporarily encloses a section of an operating pipeline. Its top and bottom sections seal around the pipe, while a mechanism inside the enclosure can repair the pipe or insert and connect a pipeline element. The design aims to enable pipeline work without disrupting the flow of fluid.
Career Highlights
Lei’s patent reflects an engineering focus on pipeline maintenance and upgrades. By enabling repairs or modifications while a pipeline remains in service, the apparatus addresses a practical challenge in pipeline operations.
Collaborations
Lei’s listed coworkers include Narayan C Saha and Gregory J Drzewiecki. Her patent is associated with Southern California Gas Company.
Conclusion
Chi M Lei’s patented apparatus offers a method for repairing or upgrading in-service pipelines while preserving fluid flow, highlighting her contribution to pipeline technology.
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