US4796899A
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Liquid-tight sealing device and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-02
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Granted: 1989-01-10
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Expires: 2007-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A method and device which provide a liquid-tight seal between a length of pipe, a housing, or other hollow structure and cured concrete in which the structure is embedded. A foamed polymeric sealing element is bonded about a portion of the exterior surface of the structure, and gunnite or concrete is cast about the structure and the sealing element. The interface of the concrete and the foamed polymeric sealing element become substantially permanently sealingly engaged. The method and device are particularly useful in the construction of swimming pools or similar fluid-containing vessels in which pipes or housings penetrate cast walls meant to confine water or other fluids. The method and device may also be used to form seals about structures penetrating cast foundations, dams, bulkheads, retaining walls, cisterns and basement walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Herrick
- 👤 Gary E. Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/08; F16L41/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A device for providing a liquid-tight seal between a hollow structure and a cured casting comprising: a. a hollow structure; and b. a foamed polymeric sealing element adhesively bonded to and extending completely about an exterior surface of said structure along a portion of the length thereof, and extending outwardly from said exterior surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
54 words
A device for providing a liquid-tight seal between a hollow structure and a cured casting comprising: a. a hollow structure; and b. a foamed polymeric sealing element adhesively bonded to and extending completely about an exterior surface of said structure along a portion of the length thereof, and extending outwardly from said exterior surface.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
72 words
A device for providing a liquid-tight seal between a hollow structure and a cured concrete casting, comprising: a. a hollow structure having an exterior surface; and b. a sealing element of non water absorbent, closed-cell foam plastic material defining at least one opening dimensioned to sealingly interfit with the exterior surface of said structure; said structure projecting through said opening whereby said opening sealingly engages a portion of the exterior surface thereof.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
72 words
A device for providing a liquid-tight seal between a hollow structure and a cured concrete casting, comprising: a. a hollow structure having an exterior surface; and b. a sealing element of non water absorbent, closed-cell foam plastic material defining at least one opening dimensioned to sealingly interfit with the exterior surface of said structure; said structure projecting through said opening whereby said opening sealingly engages a portion of the exterior surface thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sealing element comprises polyethylene foam and said structure comprises polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said sealing element comprises polyethylene foam and said structure comprises polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said sealing element has a textured exterior surface for contact with said casting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said sealing element has a textured exterior surface for contact with said casting.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said sealing element defines a second opening for sealing engagement with a second structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said structure has a non-circular cross section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said opening has rectilinear sides.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-10 | 1996-07-11 | 1997-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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