Method and apparatus for installment of underground utilities
US4787463A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/13
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for installing underground utilities using an offset head fluid jet drilling and reaming apparatus. The drill is maneuverable and provides means for remote sensing of orientation and depth. Embodiments are illustrated with single and multiple jet cutting orifices.
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