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US 2024/0360652 A1Published application
Insulated Self-Supporting Water Hydrant for Remote Applications
OwnerWalter Lee Smithinventor
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Abstract
An insulated self-supporting water hydrant operating apparatus includes a molded exterior configured to provide stability and rigidity for standalone and alternative applications, a frost-free water valve, internal water conduit linked to an external water source, and expanding foam insulation to fill in all spaces inside the molded exterior shell and protect the plumbing and insulation from extreme weather conditions.
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An insulated self-supporting water hydrant apparatus comprising:
- a rigid hollow molded exterior structure configured to stand upright with its lower end buried below ground level;
- a water line conduit positioned inside the molded exterior and configured to transport water upwards through the interior of the hydrant apparatus;
- a fitting positioned inside and near the lower end of the molded exterior connecting the water line conduit to an underground water source;
- a faucet at the upper terminal end of the water line conduit that extends through and exits the molded exterior;
- a frost-free faucet valve on the faucet;
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- an expanding foam insulation configured to fill the space between the molded surface exterior surface exterior and the other components positioned inside the hydrant apparatus.
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A method for assembling an insulated self-supporting water hydrant apparatus, comprising
- placing a water line conduit inside of a rigid hollow molded exterior structure;
- connecting an underground water source to the water line conduit with a fitting positioned inside the molded exterior;
- installing a faucet with a frost-free faucet valve to the upper end of the water line conduit such that it extends through and exits the molded exterior;
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- inserting an expanding foam insulation to fill the space between the molded surface exterior surface exterior and the other components positioned inside the hydrant apparatus.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.