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Method and apparatus for rehabilitation of water conduit with lateral openings

US10386006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2017
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L55/1653
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of rehabilitating a network of underground water conduits having at least one lateral opening and a membrane for that purpose is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of blocking and sealing the at least one lateral opening with a membrane impregnated with a hardening resin positioned over the at least one lateral opening, and allowing the resin to harden thereby forming a rigid membrane over the at least one lateral opening.

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