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Long range internal pipe inspection maintenance system

US5423230A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1994
Grant dateJun 13, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/185
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A long range internal pipe inspection/maintenance system comprising an elongated, flexible push snake including an outer protective sleeve for insertion in the pipe and for carrying pipe inspection equipment, and a driven mechanism for applying tension to the snake to facilitate movement of the snake through the pipe to increase the snake inspection range.

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