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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 1996
Filed:
Jun. 05, 1995
Harold R Winnie, Kansas City, MO (US);
Ronald D Bridgewater, Lee's Summit, MO (US);
Robert K Kitterman, Kearney, MO (US);
R. W. Lyall & Company, Inc., Corona, CA (US);
Abstract
A method of providing a continuous supply of gas to the gas utilities of a residential or commercial building while the gas meter is disconnected from the gas service lines. The method employs a bypass valve comprising a tubular fitting to be connected in line with the gas service line conducting gas from the gas meter to such building. An auxiliary source of gas may be coupled with an auxiliary port formed on the outer wall of the fitting, such that activation of the auxiliary source acts to drive a poppet through the bypass valve to seal off the gas meter from the gas service lines. Thus the gas meter may be disconnected from such gas service lines, as the auxiliary source will provide continuous gas supply to the utilities of the building.