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Internal wrapping method and apparatus

US4415390A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 1981
Grant dateNov 15, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C63/32
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for internally wrapping the surface of a conduit, cylinder or pipeline with a sealing membrane which is adhered to the interior surface. The apparatus applies the membrane in a helical spiral by taking the membrane from a roll and pressing it against the interior surface while applying an adhesive and while transporting the roll longitudinally in the conduit on a transport assembly that rolls internally in the conduit.

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