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Devices and methods for heating pipes or tubing

US7976306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 2007
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 19, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L53/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The subject invention provides devices and methods for heating pipes, tubing or similar equipment. More specifically, the subject invention pertains to devices and methods for heating pipes, tubing or similar equipment to melt-out blockages, such as for example, bitumen blockages.

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