Patent · US Expired

Rehabilitation of water supply pipes

US6857451B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 2003
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2023/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water supply pipe has a tubular liner of a polyolefin elastomer/plastomer installed therein. To install it, a messenger pig is attached to a line that pulls the liner through the pipe. The liner is produced by extrusion and die drawing during extrusion.

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