Patent ID: 11872428
Assignee: nan
Field: Environmental technology (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC A  B | IPC A  B

Claim 18:
19. A method for replacing a Teflon taped beryllium washer in a sprinkler head, consisting of the steps of:
providing a saddle having a cylindrical base, and an upper cylindrical section having a raised cylindrical rim, the upper cylindrical section having a wider diameter than the cylindrical base, the upper cylindrical section having an inclined bottom edge extending away from the cylindrical base;
providing the cylindrical base and upper cylindrical section are molded from one piece of a pliable and malleable material that remains as a solid between approximately minus 400 degrees F., and up to approximately 500 degrees F.; and
providing the inclined bottom edge has an incline which decreases from an outer perimeter to an inner end; and
providing a beveled metal washer that fits within the cylindrical rim; and
replacing the Teflon taped beryllium washer with the saddle and the beveled metal washer.