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Inflatable hatch sealing device

US9725237B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2013
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2590/046
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for constructing, installing, and using an inflatable hatch sealing device in environmentally sealing a manhole. In particular, the inflatable hatch sealing device has a sealing assembly with a directed inflatable air bladder, and the sealing assembly is rotatable relative to a contact disc.

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