GB2217423B - Inflatable pipe-cleaning pig - Google Patents

Inflatable pipe-cleaning pig

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Publication number
GB2217423B
GB2217423B GB8809567A GB8809567A GB2217423B GB 2217423 B GB2217423 B GB 2217423B GB 8809567 A GB8809567 A GB 8809567A GB 8809567 A GB8809567 A GB 8809567A GB 2217423 B GB2217423 B GB 2217423B
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Prior art keywords
cleaning pig
inflatable pipe
inflatable
pipe
pig
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB8809567A
Other versions
GB2217423A (en
GB8809567D0 (en
Inventor
Edward Alan Cattenach Jennings
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PIPELINE PIGGING SERVICES LIMI
Original Assignee
PIPELINE PIGGING SERVICES LIMI
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Priority to GB8809567A priority Critical patent/GB2217423B/en
Publication of GB8809567D0 publication Critical patent/GB8809567D0/en
Publication of GB2217423A publication Critical patent/GB2217423A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2217423B publication Critical patent/GB2217423B/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
    • B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
    • B08B9/0553—Cylindrically shaped pigs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
    • B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
    • B08B9/0557—Pigs with rings shaped cleaning members, e.g. cup shaped pigs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
    • F16L55/28—Constructional aspects
    • F16L55/40—Constructional aspects of the body

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
GB8809567A 1988-04-22 1988-04-22 Inflatable pipe-cleaning pig Expired - Fee Related GB2217423B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB8809567A GB2217423B (en) 1988-04-22 1988-04-22 Inflatable pipe-cleaning pig

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB8809567A GB2217423B (en) 1988-04-22 1988-04-22 Inflatable pipe-cleaning pig

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB8809567D0 GB8809567D0 (en) 1988-05-25
GB2217423A GB2217423A (en) 1989-10-25
GB2217423B true GB2217423B (en) 1992-11-11

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GB8809567A Expired - Fee Related GB2217423B (en) 1988-04-22 1988-04-22 Inflatable pipe-cleaning pig

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Cited By (1)

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US10213816B2 (en) 2015-04-21 2019-02-26 Tdw Delaware, Inc. Pipeline pig with hydraulically balanced collapsible sealing elements

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GB2258284A (en) * 1991-07-22 1993-02-03 Shell Int Research A pipeline pig or tool
DE19818062A1 (en) * 1998-04-22 1999-11-04 Heinrich Ursprung Underwater pipe cleaning method e.g. for drainage water pipes
ES2208245T3 (en) * 2000-04-07 2004-06-16 Rov Developpement DEVICE FOR VIDEO CONTROL AND CLEANING OF DRIVING DRIVES.
US6500271B1 (en) * 2000-08-02 2002-12-31 Darren Moore Pipeline pig
US7086113B2 (en) * 2003-05-21 2006-08-08 Meter Engineers, Inc. Seamless pipeline sphere and method of manufacture
AU2012315467A1 (en) 2011-09-28 2014-04-03 Ian Doig Uni-directional pipeline pig and pipeline assemblies

Citations (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3041204A (en) * 1959-03-24 1962-06-26 Leland W Green Internal conduit coating method and apparatus
US3837214A (en) * 1973-01-30 1974-09-24 Halliburton Co Self-propelled pipeline plug
US3863287A (en) * 1973-07-09 1975-02-04 Kenneth M Knapp Pipeline pig
US4011100A (en) * 1974-01-21 1977-03-08 Ross L A R Pipe cleaning method and apparatus
GB1531232A (en) * 1974-10-04 1978-11-08 Ross L Device for swabbing pipelines
US4365649A (en) * 1981-04-10 1982-12-28 Jones Thomas E Sewer pipe plug
GB2142703A (en) * 1983-05-23 1985-01-23 British Gas Corp Sealing joints and leaks

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3041204A (en) * 1959-03-24 1962-06-26 Leland W Green Internal conduit coating method and apparatus
US3837214A (en) * 1973-01-30 1974-09-24 Halliburton Co Self-propelled pipeline plug
US3863287A (en) * 1973-07-09 1975-02-04 Kenneth M Knapp Pipeline pig
US4011100A (en) * 1974-01-21 1977-03-08 Ross L A R Pipe cleaning method and apparatus
GB1531232A (en) * 1974-10-04 1978-11-08 Ross L Device for swabbing pipelines
US4365649A (en) * 1981-04-10 1982-12-28 Jones Thomas E Sewer pipe plug
GB2142703A (en) * 1983-05-23 1985-01-23 British Gas Corp Sealing joints and leaks

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US10213816B2 (en) 2015-04-21 2019-02-26 Tdw Delaware, Inc. Pipeline pig with hydraulically balanced collapsible sealing elements

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GB2217423A (en) 1989-10-25
GB8809567D0 (en) 1988-05-25

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
732E Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977)
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 19960422