Patents Assigned to Pacific Enterprises
  • Retrofittable safety shut-off valve for gas or liquid meter
    Patent number: 5823223
    Abstract: A safety valve for use in a meter through which gas or liquid may flow, the safety valve being activated to a closed position upon the disturbance of the system such as during an earthquake, thereby blocking the flow of liquid or gas. The valve may then be reopened by a reset assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Pacific Enterprises
    Inventors: Richard G. Franklin, Robert Salazar, William Q. Osburn
  • Retroffitable safety shut-off valve for gas or liquid meter
    Patent number: 5603345
    Abstract: A safety valve for use in a meter through which gas or liquid may flow, the safety valve being activated to a closed position upon the disturbance of the system such as during an earthquake, thereby blocking the flow of liquid or gas. The valve may then be reopened by a reset assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Pacific Enterprises
    Inventors: Richard Franklin, Robert Salazar, William Osburn