Patent ID: 6502452
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: F16L,G01M,G01N

Abstract:
A tube testing assembly for sealing a section of tubing comprising;a probe assembly having expanded sealing means for sealing a section of tubing in a first position and having contracted sealing means in a second position allowing free movement within the tubing; and an applicator assembly connectable to said probe assembly to place said sealing means in the second position when connected thereto to locate the probe in the tubing and disconnectable from said probe assembly to place said sealing means in the said first position thereby to seal the tubing; and said probe assembly including a series of Bellville washers and a seal assembly wherein said series of Bellville washers is contracted and said seal assembly is relaxed in said second position and said series of Bellville washers is released to expand said seal assembly in said first position.