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公开(公告)号:US12146600B2
公开(公告)日:2024-11-19
申请号:US17317020
申请日:2021-05-11
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
Abstract: Pipe splitting apparatuses and systems including a replaceable blade, and methods therefor, are provided. In various examples, a pipe splitting apparatus includes an outer surface including a recess. A blade including a portion is disposed within the recess. A hardenable material is disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is configured to flow upon application to fill empty space within the recess and at least partially around the portion of the blade disposed within the recess. The hardenable material is further configured to harden after application to secure the portion of the blade within the recess and fix the blade to the pipe splitting apparatus.
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公开(公告)号:US11913588B2
公开(公告)日:2024-02-27
申请号:US17896722
申请日:2022-08-26
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
IPC: F16L55/18 , B66C23/66 , B66C23/70 , B66D1/36 , B66D1/38 , B66D1/74 , B66D3/04 , B66D3/06 , E21B7/30 , E21B19/084 , F16L55/165 , F16L101/50
CPC classification number: F16L55/18 , B66C23/66 , B66C23/70 , B66D1/36 , B66D1/38 , B66D1/74 , B66D3/04 , B66D3/06 , E21B7/30 , E21B19/084 , F16L55/1658 , F16L2101/50
Abstract: A portable winch and method of use is shown. One advantage of winches shown includes an ability to lower a boom or boom sections into limited access exit pit for winching operations such as pipe bursting. Sectional boom designs shown provide the ability to easily raise and lower a boom large distances without the need for a single long boom. Selected winch designs shown include flexible inserts between the boom and the winch frame that help resist damage from unforeseen shifting of the device during operation. Designs and methods shown also include multiple pulleys on a boom end unit. Fasteners are shown that reduce build up of debris.
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公开(公告)号:US20230383890A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-30
申请号:US18233576
申请日:2023-08-14
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
IPC: F16L55/165 , B66D1/00 , H02G1/08 , F16L55/18 , F16L101/50
CPC classification number: F16L55/1658 , B66D1/00 , H02G1/081 , H02G1/08 , F16L55/18 , F16L2101/50
Abstract: A cable puller and associated methods are shown. Useful example methods include pipe bursting using cable pullers as shown. Cable pullers and methods shown provide a mechanical advantage that increases an amount of cable pulled in one cycle. Selected examples are shown that include a pulley located on a distal end of a moving portion of an extending and contracting beam. The pulley and the mechanical advantage it supplies helps to improve the efficiency of the cable puller and reduce manufacturing cost of the cable puller.
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公开(公告)号:US20230313933A1
公开(公告)日:2023-10-05
申请号:US18206450
申请日:2023-06-06
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
IPC: F16L55/165 , F16L1/032 , F16L1/028 , F16L55/18
CPC classification number: F16L55/1658 , F16L1/032 , F16L1/028 , F16L55/18
Abstract: A pipe replacement system and method are shown. Configurations are shown that include a pulley that does not damage a bursting tool, as the bursting tool is pulled into a pit. Configurations are also shown that include a boom that does not need an extraction cage for the bursting tool.
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公开(公告)号:US11674629B2
公开(公告)日:2023-06-13
申请号:US17569607
申请日:2022-01-06
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
IPC: F16L55/165 , F16L55/18 , F16L1/032 , F16L1/028
CPC classification number: F16L55/1658 , F16L1/028 , F16L1/032 , F16L55/18
Abstract: A pipe replacement system and method are shown. Configurations are shown that include a pulley that does not damage a bursting tool, as the bursting tool is pulled into a pit. Configurations are also shown that include a boom that does not need an extraction cage for the bursting tool.
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公开(公告)号:US11578830B2
公开(公告)日:2023-02-14
申请号:US17540806
申请日:2021-12-02
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
IPC: F16L55/165
Abstract: A pipe pulling lubrication apparatus includes a pipe anchor having an anchor body. The anchor body includes a first coupling feature near an anchor body proximal portion and a distal pipe coupling feature near an anchor body distal portion. The distal pipe coupling feature is configured to couple and position a replacement pipe exterior surface near an anchor body exterior surface. The lubrication apparatus further includes a lubrication system including a lubricant conduit extending within the anchor body from the distal pipe coupling feature toward an anchor body intermediate portion between the first coupling feature and the distal pipe coupling feature. The lubrication system includes a lubricant distributor having one or more lubricant passages extending from the lubricant conduit toward the anchor body exterior surface, the lubricant distributor is configured to deliver a lubricant to the replacement pipe exterior surface.
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公开(公告)号:US11448353B2
公开(公告)日:2022-09-20
申请号:US17184049
申请日:2021-02-24
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
Abstract: A cable retention and release mechanism includes a cable gripping device including a cable passage. A cable extends through the cable passage. A cable gripping device collar is movably coupled around the cable gripping device. An outer cable gripping device surface is seated against a cable gripping device receiving inner surface preventing movement of the cable gripping device relative to the cable gripping device collar. The cable gripping device receiving inner surface clamps the cable gripping device on the cable and prevents sliding movement of the cable. A jack is movably coupled with the cable gripping device collar. In a first engaged position the jack is engaged against the cable gripping device proximal end. In a second engaged position the jack unseats the outer cable gripping device surface from the cable gripping device receiving inner surface and releases the clamping of the cable.
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公开(公告)号:US11378218B2
公开(公告)日:2022-07-05
申请号:US17164059
申请日:2021-02-01
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
IPC: F16L55/18 , F16L55/165 , H02G1/08 , B66D1/00 , F16L101/50
Abstract: A cable puller and associated methods are shown. Useful example methods include pipe bursting using cable pullers as shown. Cable pullers and methods shown provide a mechanical advantage that increases an amount of cable pulled in one cycle. Selected examples are shown that include a pulley located on a distal end of a moving portion of an extending and contracting beam. The pulley and the mechanical advantage it supplies helps to improve the efficiency of the cable puller and reduce manufacturing cost of the cable puller.
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公开(公告)号:US20220090723A1
公开(公告)日:2022-03-24
申请号:US17540806
申请日:2021-12-02
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
IPC: F16L55/165
Abstract: A pipe pulling lubrication apparatus includes a pipe anchor having an anchor body. The anchor body includes a first coupling feature near an anchor body proximal portion and a distal pipe coupling feature near an anchor body distal portion. The distal pipe coupling feature is configured to couple and position a replacement pipe exterior surface near an anchor body exterior surface. The lubrication apparatus further includes a lubrication system including a lubricant conduit extending within the anchor body from the distal pipe coupling feature toward an anchor body intermediate portion between the first coupling feature and the distal pipe coupling feature. The lubrication system includes a lubricant distributor having one or more lubricant passages extending from the lubricant conduit toward the anchor body exterior surface, the lubricant distributor is configured to deliver a lubricant to the replacement pipe exterior surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20210078841A1
公开(公告)日:2021-03-18
申请号:US17107179
申请日:2020-11-30
Applicant: TT Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Michael Tjader
IPC: B66D1/36 , B66C23/70 , F16L55/18 , B66D1/74 , B66C23/66 , B66D3/04 , E21B7/30 , E21B19/084 , F16L55/165 , B66D1/38
Abstract: A portable winch and method of use is shown. One advantage of winches shown includes an ability to lower a boom or boom sections into limited access exit pit for winching operations such as pipe bursting. Sectional boom designs shown provide the ability to easily raise and lower a boom large distances without the need for a single long boom. Selected winch designs shown include flexible inserts between the boom and the winch frame that help resist damage from unforeseen shifting of the device during operation. Designs and methods shown also include multiple pulleys on a boom end unit. Fasteners are shown that reduce build up of debris.
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