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Seal for water proofing a utility line conduit and a method of forming the seal

US4607469A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 1984
Grant dateAug 26, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/80
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of and apparatus for sealing tubular conduits carrying one or more utility lines provided therein that do not totally displace the void is disclosed. The method and apparatus include spacing a plurality of dams along the axis of the conduit and defining a cell penetrated on opposite sides by the line or lines and thereafter pressuring the cell with a silicone or RTV rubber and exposing the cell to moisture sufficient to cause the resin to cure.

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