Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method for replacing pipes, and apparatus therefor
- Patent Title (中): 更换管道的方法及其设备
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Application No.: US12519345Application Date: 2007-12-17
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Publication No.: US08277147B2Publication Date: 2012-10-02
- Inventor: Kobus Jacobus Hendrik Cilliers
- Applicant: Kobus Jacobus Hendrik Cilliers
- Agency: Pedersen and Company, PLLC
- Agent Ken J. Pedersen; Barbara S. Pedersen
- Priority: GB0626051.7 20061215; GB0701875.7 20070201
- International Application: PCT/GB2007/004844 WO 20071217
- International Announcement: WO2008/071997 WO 20080619
- Main IPC: F16L55/18
- IPC: F16L55/18
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method for replacing pipes, and an apparatus therefor. The method utilizes a cable which is passed along an existing pipe. The cable is connected to a component at the end of the pipe, the component also being connected to a length of replacement pipe. The cable is pulled whereby the existing pipe is removed and the replacement pipe inserted in its place. The invention is expected to achieve its greatest utility as a method and apparatus for replacing pipes carrying water or gas to domestic and commercial properties.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100032045A1 METHOD FOR REPLACING PIPES, AND APPARATUS THEREFOR Public/Granted day:2010-02-11
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