Patent ID: 6283153
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A fluid bypass system for redirecting the flow of fluid around and through a fluid meter, said system comprising:a flow valve installed upstream of the fluid meter, said flow valve comprising:a valve body having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet for directing flow through the fluid meter, and a bypass tap hole;a core movably disposed between said inlet and said outlet, said core comprising a solid portion, a passage and a plurality of openings therein;said core selectively moveable to a first valve position to align at least one of said plurality of openings with said inlet and said outlet to direct fluid flow via said passage from said inlet to said outlet and not allow fluid flow through said bypass tap hole;said core selectively moveable to a second valve position to align at least one of said plurality of openings with said inlet and said bypass tap hole in order to direct fluid flow via said passage from said inlet to said bypass tap hole and not allow fluid flow to said outlet;a first flexible hose comprising a first end and a regulator entry end, said first end removably connectable to said bypass tap hole with a fitting;a moveable in-line regulator comprising an entry and an exit for control of fluid flow, said entry removably connectable to said regulator entry end of said first flexible hose;a second flexible hose comprising a second end and a regulator exit end, said second end removably connectable to a point downstream of the fluid meter and said regulator exit end removably connectable to said exit of said in-line regulator;said in-line regulator disposed at an approximate midpoint between said flexible hoses; andsaid flexible hoses providing flow of the fluid from said bypass tap hole through said in-line regulator to the point downstream of the fluid meter when said core is in said second valve position.