US5097871A
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Pipe for pipe jacking
Assignee: Kurimoto Ltd
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Filing: 1991-01-24
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Granted: 1992-03-24
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Expires: 2011-01-24
Abstract
Abstract In pipe jacking wherein a pipe line is formed by horizontally inserting pipes one by one from a vertical pit without moling the ground, a pipe of spigot and socket type to be used is coated with such material as concrete to form an uniform common external diameter from a flange section with its external diameter enlarged to a spigot section, a pipe whose external surface is covered with another smooth outer pipe so as to make the external surface smooth and reduce frictional resistance is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Masahiro Ohta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:22
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/02; E21B17/08; F; F16; F16L; F16L21/00; F16L21/02; F16L21/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A pipe for use in pipe jacking, comprising: a pipe body having a socket at one end and a spigot extending along its other end thereof; an annular flange mounted to said spigot, said annular flange having an outer pipe engaging surface; an outer pipe having a smooth external surface fixed to and extending between the outer pipe engaging surface of said flange and the outer surface of said socket, said outer pipe, flange, spigot and socket defining an annular gap filled with a filler; and a reinforcing rib situated in said annular gap and engaging said flange, said spigot and said filler.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A pipe for use in pipe jacking, comprising: a pipe body having a socket at one end and a spigot extending along its other end thereof; an annular flange mounted to said spigot, said annular flange having an outer pipe engaging surface; an outer pipe having a smooth external surface fixed to and extending between the outer pipe engaging surface of said flange and the outer surface of said socket, said outer pipe, flange, spigot and socket defining an annular gap filled with a filler; and a reinforcing rib situated in said annular gap and engaging said flange, said spigot and said filler.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The pipe as defined in claim 1, wherein the pipe body as iron.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The pipe as defined in claim 1, wherein the filler is sand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The pipe as defined in claim 1, wherein the filler is foaming mortar.
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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) | 1995-03-24 | 1995-09-23 | 1996-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-24 | 1999-09-23 | 2000-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-24 | 2003-09-23 | 2004-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |