Method and apparatus for repairing ruptures in underground conduits
US5049003A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L55/163
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for repairing ruptures in underground conduits. An inflatable bladder and a flexible sleeve that is wrapped about at least a portion of the bladder are introduced into a conduit proximate a rupture therein. The bladder is inflated to urge the sleeve into engagement with the conduit such that the sleeve covers the rupture. The sleeve includes an adhesive bonding substance that adheres the sleeve to the conduit and is hardenable to bond the sleeve to the conduit.
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