US4434815A
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Pipework
Assignee: John Kennedy Civil Engineering Ltd
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Filing: 1982-04-22
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Granted: 1984-03-06
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Expires: 2002-04-22
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is described for insertion into a branch pipe to cut an aperture in a liner provided within the main pipe for repairing the latter. The apparatus has a body together with a cutting device and a clamping member (e.g. an inflatable sleeve) both supported by the body. Means are provided for actuating the clamping member so that it presses against the inside of the branch pipe and jams the body in a fixed position within the branch pipe. The cutting device may be advanced relative to the body, to cut an aperture in the liner. Also described is an inflatable plug which may be used to provide a seal so that a grouting operation may be performed without grout being able to escape into the branch pipe or into the interior of the liner.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Flaherty
- 👤 Richard H. Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:22
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23D; B23D21/00; B23D21/14; B23Q; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/25; B23Q1/26; B23Q1/28; B23Q1/287; F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/16; F16L55/179; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/55; Y10T408/557; Y10T408/558; Y10T408/5583; Y10T408/5586; Y10T408/65; Y10T408/675; Y10T408/6757
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A cutting apparatus for insertion into a branch pipe to cut an aperture in a liner located within a main pipe with which the branch pipe communicates, the apparatus comprising: a body; a cutting device supported by the body; rotating means for rotating said cutting device, said rotating means being mounted with said body thereby preventing relative axial motion between said rotating means and said body; a clamping member mounted with said body, said clamping member substantially surrounding said body and extending over the substantial length of said body; means for actuating said clamping member so that it presses against the inside of the branch pipe in order to hold said body and said rotating means locked with respect to such branch pipe; means for advancing said cutting device relative to said body; and said rotating means including a motor which is articulated to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A cutting apparatus for insertion into a branch pipe to cut an aperture in a liner located within a main pipe with which the branch pipe communicates, the apparatus comprising: a body; a cutting device supported by the body; rotating means for rotating said cutting device, said rotating means being mounted with said body thereby preventing relative axial motion between said rotating means and said body; a clamping member mounted with said body, said clamping member substantially surrounding said body and extending over the substantial length of said body; means for actuating said clamping member so that it presses against the inside of the branch pipe in order to hold said body and said rotating means locked with respect to such branch pipe; means for advancing said cutting device relative to said body; and said rotating means including a motor which is articulated to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said clamping member is an inflatable member positioned on the outer surface of the body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: said body comprises a front wall; and said inflatable member extends from said front wall to said rotating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: said body comprises a front wall; and said inflatable member extends from said front wall to cover said rotating means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the cutting device is mounted on a first shaft; said first shaft having a piston formed at one end, said piston being slidably mounted within said body; said first shaft formed having a drive opening extending through said piston; and said means for advancing the cutting device include fluid pressure, said fluid pressure forcing said piston to move within said body thereby selectively extending or retracting said cutting device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein: the motor drives a second shaft, said piston being slidably mounted with said second shaft, and said second shaft extending through said piston and into said drive opening of said first shaft, whereby rotation of said motor causes rotation of said cutting device.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-06 | 1987-09-05 | 1988-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-06 | 1991-09-05 | 1992-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-06 | 1995-09-05 | 1996-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |