System and method for sealing and supporting external pipe connections in fluid lines and directing escaped fluids to a cabinet in an HVAC system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11397017
APP PUB NO 20210088242A1
SERIAL NO

16580052

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A stub pipe housing and a method for installing a stub pipe housing in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system, the stub pipe housing comprising a first end for sealed contact with an external surface of a cabinet in the HVAC system and a non-permeable material extending to a second end for sealed contact with an external pipe. Sealed contact between the first end and the cabinet, sealed contact between the second end and the external surface, and the non-permeable material ensures any fluid escaping the connection between the stub pipe and the external pipe is directed to the cabinet. The stub pipe housing supports the connection using resilient material, rigid material with compliant seals or some combination. Fluids are directed to flow through the stub pipe opening in the cabinet or directed to flow through other openings.

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LENNOX INDUSTRIES INC2100 LAKE PARK BLVD RICHARDSON TX 75080

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Uselton, Robert B Plano, US 49 555

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