Line runner for conduit

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2007-02-28

2009-11-24

Wilson, Lee D (Department: 3727)

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Method or apparatus for placement of conductive wire

Conduit snakes

C254S13430R

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621505

ABSTRACT:
A carrier for pulling line through conduit, the carrier or line runner being an inflatable plastic sleeve that is closed at one end with gusset openings at the other end through which a line may pass and be tied to itself so that when the line runner is placed in a conduit with its closed end in the direction of travel, the application of lower pressure at the closed end will cause the sleeve to inflate and be propelled in the direction of the lower pressure pulling the line with it.

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