Class 414/745.4 - Pipe laying

Subclass of Class 414 - Material or article handling
Definition: Apparatus particularly adapted to placing a hollow rod in
No. of patents: 27
Last issue date: 07/22/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7402000	Spool piece termination structure, a connection arrangement comprising such a termination structure and a pipeline termination A spool piece termination structure to be mounted to a spool piece so as to support a spool piece hub during the connection of the spool piece hub to a corresponding pipeline hub. The termination structure includes a clamping device for clamping together the spool p...	07/22/2008
7261493	Device and method for laying and joining pipe A pipe installation device and a method for laying consecutive lengths of bell and spigot pipe. The pipe installation device installs sequential pipe lengths. The pipe installation device includes a pipe supply system and a pipe alignment system attached to a carria...	08/28/2007
7222902	Spool handling device A spool handling device (10) for engaging and disengaging a spool (5) having, a base (14), a spindle (15) supported by the base and adapted to receive the spool, a latch assembly (74) pivotally mounted relative to the base and incl...	05/29/2007
7080957	Pipe puller An apparatus for pulling a first pipe into contact with a stationary second pipe includes a strut having a first end and second end. A force generating apparatus is mounted to the strut, and is configured for pulling the first pipe relative to the second pipe. ...	07/25/2006
7037042	Device and method for laying and joining pipe An auto-advancing pipe installation device and a method for laying consecutive lengths of bell and spigot pipe. The auto-advancing pipe installation device installs sequential lengths of pipe in a trench. The auto-advancing pipe installation device includes a locomo...	05/02/2006
6969217	Pipe puller An apparatus for pulling a first pipe into contact with a stationary second pipe includes a frame and a strut pivotally mounted to the frame about a first pivot axis, the strut having a first end and second end. A pivot assembly is pivotally mounted to the frame abo...	11/29/2005
6854952	Device for extending or shortening a network of pipes In a device for extending and shortening tubings used to transport drill cuttings and stripped material, a tube storage or tube magazine is provided on a frame (1) capable of being supported on the floor, wherein at least one lifting means (3) capable ...	02/15/2005
6588981	Pipe handling apparatus A pipe handling apparatus for laying elongate articles in deep waters includes a tiltable pipe handling structure housing a traveling clamp for holding and/or paying out under tension the elongate article and a fixed clamp. The traveling clamp is driven v...	07/08/2003
6561731	Portable irrigation pipe installation and removal system A portable pipe irrigation system that is used primarily for temporary drip and sprinkler installations includes a unique trailer that comprises a platform which simplifies installation and removal of the irrigation system. The trailer is either self prop...	05/13/2003
6491475	Cable bed system utilizing drag route formers and layer device , and cable laying method using same A cable laying method is disclosed, which facilitates an easy cable laying on a cable bed without damaging cables. The method comprises dragging a cable onto a cable drag route of a cable bed, and shifting the cable onto a cable housing provided adjacent ...	12/10/2002
6425709	Line up of pipes or pipe components A line up and connection installation comprises an elongated pipe receiving structure, a line up device for lining up double-walled pipes or pipe components and a connection station for connecting the lined up pipes or pipe components. The line up device ...	07/30/2002
6318952	Pipe laying tool A tool for attachment to a working end of an excavator arm for use in supporting a pipe section while lowering it into a trench. The tool has a proximal end from which extends an elongated arm, held in an approximately horizontal position when in use. A v...	11/20/2001
5961271	Cars for removing long rails stored on transport cars A rail-movable car (1) for removing and pulling out long rails (3), stored on a transport car (2), includes a car frame (6), supported on an undercarriage (5) guided on rails, and a rail-removing device (4) for gripping and shifting a long rail (3) in the...	10/05/1999
5707175	Excavating and pipe laying machines A pipe laying machine comprises a vehicle carrying a trench excavator followed by a pipe laying box running in the trench. Pipe lengths are stored in the pipe laying box one above another and the lowermost pipe length is periodically released by movement ...	01/13/1998
5522699	Pipe laying assembly A pipe laying apparatus for assembling segments of pipe into a pipeline, the pipe laying apparatus having a pipe storage assembly supported by a driving assembly. A pipe removing assembly removes individual pipe segments to a queuing area. A pipe orientin...	06/04/1996
5397210	Safety block A safety block is disclosed which may be attached to the rearward end of the cargo bed of a pipe truck which has a powered pipe lift. The safety block includes a bar which automatically raises when pipe is being unloaded using the powered pipe lift and fo...	03/14/1995
4765776	Convertible barge A convertible barge having self-contained modules positioned thereon containing pipeline processing equipment. The modules are removably attached to the deck of the barge and are provided with a closable opening on at least one end thereof for passing a p...	08/23/1988
4712946	Assembly and installation of pipes The invention provides a method of assembling and installing pipes comprising disposing at least one cable between a first station and a second station; attaching and clamping a first pipe to the cable at or adjacent one of said stations; moving the pipe ...	12/15/1987
4594027	Method and apparatus for pipe positioning A method for aligning, relating to both line and grade, and interconnecting a first pipe with a second pipe as well as an apparatus utilizing the method. The method disclosed includes the steps of engaging the inner wall of the first pipe with a first pip...	06/10/1986
4515522	Pipelaying appliance A pipelaying appliance (1) is removably connected to the bucket (2) of an excavator with the aid of a gripping means (3) mounted on the bucket. The appliance includes two gripping arms (7, 8) of which one thrusts into the pipe (9) and the other is situate...	05/07/1985
4363594	Pipe section positioning apparatus A pipe section positioning apparatus may be located partially below ground surface level, for example, in a trench to accurately lower and position heavy pipe sections, for example, concrete drain pipe sections, under control of a single operator who has ...	12/14/1982
4284385	Method and equipment for handling pipe mounted carriage Apparatus for supporting a carriage such as for an automatic welding machine for welding line pipe on a lay barge where the machine is successively lifted from and set upon the pipe. A power cylinder operates extendable legs in accordance with its full st...	08/18/1981
4274799	Method and apparatus for reeling pipeline A method and apparatus for loading pipeline from the shore onto a reel mounted on a vessel adjacent to the shore whereby the reel may be pivoted from its normal operational position in which the reel axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the v...	06/23/1981
4076130	Apparatus for mounting a coupling member over a pipe end in a subsea location Apparatus and method for mounting a coupling member over the end of a pipe in a subsea location where the pipe is being supported in cantilevered fashion. The apparatus includes a frame arranged for lowering to and mounting generally adjacent the pipe end...	02/28/1978
4039087	Pipe laying apparatus A hydraulic ram is secured to a frame member which includes a pivotally attached scissor clamp for securing the frame member to the outer circumference of a first pipe section. The shaft of the hydraulic ram is extended and retracted by hydraulic fluid un...	08/02/1977
4028903	Method and apparatus for maneuvering pipe ends in a subsea location A method and apparatus for laterally maneuvering the ends of pipes supported on the seabed under a body of water. The method includes mounting a first support frame adjacent to one of the pipe ends and supporting the first frame on the seabottom. A connec...	06/14/1977
4014180	Method for making a remote controlled sub-sea pipe connection Method for making a remote controlled sub sea pipe connection between two pipe ends which may be relatively misaligned on a sea bottom comprising, providing a pair of mating coupling halves having misalignment capability for connecting together the pipe e...	03/29/1977

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