Pipes and tubular conduits – Repairing – Patches
Patent
1987-02-10
1988-10-18
Thronson, Mark J.
Pipes and tubular conduits
Repairing
Patches
F16L 5518
Patent
active
047779845
ABSTRACT:
A method for lining a pipe or main comprising heating a length of synthetic-resin liner pipe 20 of external diameter substantially equal to or greater than the internal diameter of the pipe or main 40 to be lined, mechanically deforming the heated liner pipe 20 to reduce its external diameter to less than the internal diameter of the pipe or main 40 to be lined, causing the liner pipe 20 to enter the pipe or main 40 to be lined and pressurizing the internal wall of the liner pipe 20 to cause it to expand into engagement with the internal wall of the pipe or main 40 to be lined.
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patent: 4273605 (1981-06-01), Ross
patent: 4407888 (1983-10-01), Crofts
patent: 4507019 (1985-03-01), Thompson
British Gas plc
Thronson Mark J.
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