Method and apparatus for installment of underground utilities

Details Method and apparatus for installment of underground utilities Method and apparatus for installment of underground utilities

1985-03-07

1987-06-23

Novosad, Stephen J.

Boring or penetrating the earth

With signaling, indicating, testing or measuring

Tool position direction or inclination measuring or...

175 61, 175 67, 175 75, 175424, 405184, E21B 708, E21B 718, E21B 1060, E21B 47024

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for installing underground utilities using an offset head fluid jet drilling and reaming apparatus. The drill is maneuverable and provides means for remote sensing of orientation and depth. Embodiments are illustrated with single and multiple jet cutting orifices.

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