Combined plug and sealing ring for sprinkler nozzle and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8607886
APP PUB NO 20110272167A1
SERIAL NO

13067335

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A combined plug and sealing ring for a sprinkler nozzle includes a nozzle plug having a substantially cylindrical portion adapted to engage within a nozzle orifice of a sprinkler nozzle, and a cap overlaying the substantially cylindrical portion. A sealing ring is adapted to seat onto a threaded pipe fitting portion of the sprinkler nozzle. A leash interconnects the nozzle plug and the sealing ring. A combined plug and sealing ring in combination with a sprinkler nozzle, and a method of installing a sprinkler nozzle in a highly corrosive or extremely corrosive environment are also disclosed.

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FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY270 CENTRAL AVENUE JOHNSTON RI 02919

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fuller, David Millville, US 18 317
Harrington, John Medfield, US 27 366
Su, Paul Po-Cheng East Setauket, US 1 1

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