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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110290360 | CLAMP AND WRAPPING ASSEMBLY FOR PATCHING A PIPE RUPTURE The present invention relates to a clamp that can be used for repairing a rupture in a pipe. The clamp includes a wrapping assembly comprising strapping that at least partially extends about the pipe, an adjustment device that is suitably in form of a claps for adjustin... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110284115 | Methods for Repairing a Defective Pipeline Methods for repairing a defect in a pipeline. In some embodiments, the method includes filling the defect with a filler such that an outer surface of the defect is substantially flush with an adjacent outer surface of the pipeline, curing the filler, wrapping a reinforc... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110284114 | Methods for Repairing a Defective Pipeline Methods for repairing a defect in a pipeline. In some embodiments, the method includes filling the defect with a paste such that an outer surface of the defect is substantially flush with an adjacent outer surface of the pipeline, curing the paste, manually wrapping a r... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110283502 | SEALING MEANS, KIT AND METHOD FOR SEALING OF HOLLOW HOSES OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL The present invention relates to sealing means made of a plastically deformable material for mechanical sealing of hollow hoses (2) of elastic material by means of an appliance having at least two jaws, at least one of which is movable towards and away from the o... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110203694 | REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD Disclosed herein is a repair apparatus and method for pipe and fittings. In one form, the method relates to utilizing fabric-like material which is intermixed with an adhesive. In one form, the adhesive is a two-part adhesive which hardens to a semi-rigid state to avoid... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110089679 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING TUBULAR MEMBERS The present invention provides an apparatus for repairing the outer sheath of a pipe, said apparatus comprising a sleeve (12) adapted to surround the pipe, sealing means (16) for establishing at least two circumferential seals between the surface of the pi... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110079310 | MOUNTABLE TRAVERSING CARRIAGE A mountable traversing carriage for traversing a workpiece, method of traversing a workpiece, performing an operation on a workpiece and manufacturing a mountable traversing carriage is described. The carriage has first and second end plates coupled to first and second ... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110079311 | PROTECTIVE SEAL FOR PIPELINE ASSEMBLY A protective seal, a protective seal kit, and a method for sealing a joint region between pipes are provided. The protective seal includes a first wrap, comprising a corrosion-resistant material, wrapped around a seal region, contacting the outer surface of the pipeline... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110000568 | PIPE-CLAMPING TOOL A pipe-clamping tool (100) comprises a tool body (102) and first and second tool jaws (104, 106). The tool further comprises a bar (110) in threaded engagement with a portion of the tool body. One end of the bar engages with a boss (108 | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100282350 | Sealing means, kit and method for sealing of hollow hoses of flexible material The present invention relates to sealing means made of a plastically deformable material for mechanical sealing of hollow hoses (2) of elastic material by means of an appliance having at least two jaws, at least one of which is movable towards and away from the o... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100206417 | Device And Method For Repairing A Pipeline A method for repairing a pipeline by means of at least one shell that is adapted to the outer contour of the pipeline, wherein the at least one shell is attached to the outer wall of the pipeline using an intermediate layer between the interior of the shell and the oute... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100154913 | REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PIPE AND FITTINGS Disclosed herein is a repair apparatus and method for pipe and fittings. In one form, the method relates to utilizing fabric-like material which is intermixed with an adhesive. In one form, the adhesive is a two-part adhesive which hardens to a semi-rigid state to avoid... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100147409 | TECHNIQUE FOR REPAIRING, STRENGTHENING AND CRACK ARREST OF PIPE A method for repairing/strengthening and crack arrest of pipe, especially metal pipe, in which, first, to cover an insulated material on the position needing repairing/strengthening and crack arrest, then to lay a high strength fiber composite material. The modulus of e... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100139802 | HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE ELEMENT HAVING AN ASSEMBLY OF HOOPED TUBES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE The invention relates to a high-pressure pipe element having at least two metal tubes 1, 3 reinforced by hoops 2 and 4, the ends of the tubes being bare. The tubes are assembled end to end by a weld 5 of the bared ends. A sleeve 6 cove... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100143042 | Device for Restoring or for Installing the Thermally Insulating External Jacket of Pipes, Tubes, Hoses, Connection Elements and Other Jacketed Elements The invention relates to a device for repairing and fitting heat insulation capabilities of the external cladding of clad members such as tubular lines, connection members and other clad members, positioned on the seabed, said device consisting of a casing comprising at... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100084038 | Soft Crack Arrestors for Pipelines An arrestor for arresting an axial ductile propagating fracture in a pipeline transporting a high-energy fluid is made from a material such that the arrestor deforms sufficiently when encountering a propagating fracture that the propagating fracture continues at least u... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100012215 | Composite Load Transferring Technique A method for repairing and reinforcing a pipeline includes covering a defect in a pipeline section with a composite wrap, isolating the wrap from the ambient environment, and applying a compressive force on the wrap so that the pressure on the wrap is substantially equa... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20100000621 | Method for repairing flexible tube Around a damaged area of a jacket of a flexible tube, a top coat layer whose adhesion to a polymer layer is weak is peeled off with an adhesive tape. The damaged area and its immediate surrounding area are sanded, and then wiped with ethanol for cleaning. A main agent a... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090050229 | INSULATING PIPE FIXING SYSTEM The invention relates to a fixing system for an insulating pipe of a dual insulating pipe type used for feeding liquefied LNG or liquid nitrogen, comprising an inner pipe through which the material for feeding passes, insulating material surrounding the inner pipe, and ... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090020180 | SEALING APPARATUS An apparatus for sealing a pipe having a defect or penetration comprises a housing coupled to the pipe by a clamp member. A piston is mounted in the housing and the piston and housing define a chamber. The piston further comprises a port for providing fluid communicatio... | 01/22/2009 |
| 20080216938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PIPE REPAIR A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., a carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. A polymeric material is placed on top of the reinforcing material, self-penetrating the dry fiber structu... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080092972 | Method of Repairing a Leak in a Flange of a Gas Pipe A method of repairing a pipe (11) containing a pressurized fluid and having at least one leak, for instance in a flange (10), including the steps of installing a flexible and sealed casing (12) engaging the pipe on each side of the leak site to encl... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080017264 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF A PIPE PORTION The present invention provides a method, device and tools for the protection of cadmium welds, holidays or the like on underground pipe portions, wherein the device includes a patch having a fibrous material and a hydrophobic agent that is adapted to form a substantial ... | 01/24/2008 |
| 20080017263 | System and method for pipe repair A system and method of reinforcing a portion of a pipe, including applying a fiber structure to the portion of the pipe to be reinforced, and pressurizing resin through the fiber structure to the portion of the pipe to substantially saturate the fiber structure with res... | 01/24/2008 |
| 20070169829 | Soft crack arrestors for pipelines An arrestor for arresting an axial ductile propagating fracture in a pipeline transporting a high-energy fluid is made from a material such that the arrestor deforms sufficiently when encountering a propagating fracture that the propagating fracture continues at least u... | 07/26/2007 |
| 20070125437 | Repair kit for natural gas pipe A method and kit for repairing a gas leak in a pipe containing natural gas. The natural gas repair kit includes a leak sealant, a pressure sealant, and an encapsulator. The method for repairing the gas leak includes the act of applying a leak sealant over the leak in th... | 06/07/2007 |
| 20070107791 | System and method for pipe repair A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., a carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. A polymeric material is placed on top of the reinforcing material, self-penetrating the dry fiber structu... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070107792 | System and method for pipe repair A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., a carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. A polymeric material is placed on top of the reinforcing material, self-penetrating the dry fiber structu... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070044858 | PIPE SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD A two-part housing grips and surrounds a portion of a pipe, with ports at first and second ends of the housing through which the pipe extends. An annular end seal of elastomeric material at each end of the housing provides a seal between the pipe and housing. The end se... | 03/01/2007 |
| 20060272723 | Liquid tank puncture repair kit and method Structure, and a related method, for sealing, from the outside, a liquid-leaking puncture wound in the wall of a liquid container. This structure includes a patch body having a perimetered cavity selectively securable via a self-torque-limiting bolt to the outside of su... | 12/07/2006 |
| 20060272725 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING COUPLING MEMBER WITH ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONTACTS A portable electronic device having a first housing member, a second housing member, and a coupling member. Elements of the coupling member provide respective electrical paths from an exterior of the first housing member to an interior of the first housing member. ... | 12/07/2006 |
| 20060272724 | System and method for pipe repair using fiber wrap and polymeric resin A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. An outer sleeve is installed around the reinforcing material. A polymeric material is placed (e.g., poured)... | 12/07/2006 |
| 20060162797 | Sleeve with insert for repairing high-pressure fluid pipes A sleeve for repairing a fluid pipe (12), including a rigid or flexible shell (22) which forms a mold that surrounds at least one defective area (10) of the pipe. A liquid-state polymerizable material is injected into the mold, which polymerizes and... | 07/27/2006 |
| 20060151656 | Systems and methods for making pipe liners An apparatus for wrapping material onto and around a pipe, the apparatus including a shaft, the shaft rotatable by a driving apparatus, a payout core containing material to be wrapped onto a pipe, the payout core releasably mounted on the shaft, a deflection arm assembl... | 07/13/2006 |
| 20060137756 | System and method for pipe repair A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., a carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. A polymeric material is placed on top of the reinforcing material, self-penetrating the dry fiber structu... | 06/29/2006 |
| 20060118191 | System and method for pipe repair A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., a carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. A polymeric material is placed on top of the reinforcing material, self-penetrating the dry fiber structu... | 06/08/2006 |
| 20060096651 | LIQUID TANK PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT AND METHOD Structure, and a related method, for sealing, from the outside, a leaking puncture wound in the wall of a liquid container. This structure includes a patch body having a perimetered cavity selectively securable via a self-torque-limiting bolt to the outside of such a co... | 05/11/2006 |
| 20060065320 | Pipeline repair system and method of installation A pipeline repair system includes a sleeve adapted to permanently enclose an outer surface of a longitudinal section of a pipeline having a defect. The sleeve includes two or more longitudinal segments of a cylinder joined at the longitudinal edges to form a sleeve with... | 03/30/2006 |
| 20050111919 | Method and apparatus for underground pipeline installation A method according to the invention for installing an underground pipe uses a ground piercing tool having an elongated tubular tool body, a striker disposed for reciprocation within an internal chamber of the body to impart impacts to an impact surface for driving the t... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050081934 | Method and device for the protection of a pipe portion The present invention provides a method, device and tools for the protection of cadmium welds, holidays or the like on underground pipe portions, wherein the device includes a patch having a fibrous material and a hydrophobic agent that is adapted to form a substantial ... | 04/21/2005 |
