Patent ID: 6230735
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B67D,F16K,G01M,Y10T

Abstract:
A valve jacket comprising:a hollow body adapted to encase a valve, the valve for attachment to first and second primary conduits, the first and second primary conduits being associated with first and second secondary conduits, respectively, the hollow body defining:a first opening through which the first primary conduit can extend;a second opening through which the second primary conduit can extend, the second opening being of a size large enough to permit the valve to be inserted into the hollow body; anda third opening; anda clamp adapted to seal the first secondary conduit to the first opening;a boot adapted to seal the second secondary conduit to the second opening; anda reservoir in fluid communication with the hollow body for collecting any fluid that collects within the hollow body wherein the third opening of the hollow body permits access to the reservoir.