Insert valve cut warning system

A cut warning system can include a valve sleeve defining a cavity, the valve sleeve defining a bottom sealing surface within the cavity; a pipeline extending through the cavity; a drilling machine including a shell cutter, the shell cutter defining a bottom edge, the drilling machine configured to a...

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Main Authors Hughes, Jr., David Latimore, Mitchell, Timothy J, Covington, Samantha Ellen
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.01.2023
Subjects
BLASTING
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PIPES
SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
WEAPONS
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Summary:A cut warning system can include a valve sleeve defining a cavity, the valve sleeve defining a bottom sealing surface within the cavity; a pipeline extending through the cavity; a drilling machine including a shell cutter, the shell cutter defining a bottom edge, the drilling machine configured to axially advance the shell cutter from a pre-engagement position towards the bottom sealing surface, the pipeline positioned between the shell cutter and the bottom sealing surface in the pre-engagement position; and a signaling element positioned within the cavity, the signaling element configured to produce a signal when the shell cutter reaches a post-engagement position, the bottom edge being axially positioned between the pipeline and the bottom sealing surface.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117458685