GB2483943A - A device for sealing a leak/burst of a pipe - Google Patents

A device for sealing a leak/burst of a pipe Download PDF

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GB2483943A
GB2483943A GB201100694A GB201100694A GB2483943A GB 2483943 A GB2483943 A GB 2483943A GB 201100694 A GB201100694 A GB 201100694A GB 201100694 A GB201100694 A GB 201100694A GB 2483943 A GB2483943 A GB 2483943A
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Timothy Charles Doyle
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    • 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
    • F16L55/16—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders
    • F16L55/168—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe
    • 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
    • F16L55/16—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders
    • F16L55/168—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe
    • F16L55/17—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
    • 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
    • F16L55/16—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders
    • F16L55/168—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe
    • F16L55/17—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
    • F16L55/1705—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose with a substantially radial tightening member
    • 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
    • F16L55/16—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders
    • F16L55/168—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe
    • F16L55/17—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
    • F16L55/1715—Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose the ring or the sleeve being tightened by hooks, pawls, or other movable members

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Abstract

A device for sealing a leak/burst of a pipe, the device comprising an over-centre locking clasp which is designed to self-tension and press a seal onto the leak/burst. The device may be manufactured in one piece from a flexible and durable material with integral living hinges, which will allow the device to be frequently re-used if the damaged pipe-work is ever replaced. The seals can either be built-in or provided separately but in the same packaging. This gives flexibility where the size of burst is concerned. These pads will have a "pyramid" profile (drawings 4/4). If separate the seals can be used on each internal face of the device or where the damage is more extreme both seals can be used on one face.

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DESCRIPTION
This device Instantly and easily fixes damaged pipes.
This invention came about from my plumbing experience in dealing with internal and external pipe-work. There became an apparent need to instantly fix bursts due to freezing conditions or damage without having to replace any pipe-work, have the water switched off for a period of time or have the costly exercise and delay of calling out a professional plumber.
This invention is designed to be used easily in restricted areas, all you have to do is locate the seal over the damaged area and snap shut to create a water-tight seal.
The key features of this invention are: 1/ It can be used with no prior plumbing knowledge.
2/ The body of the unit is supplied either with built-in seals or separate seals.
3/ It can be used easily in restricted spaces.
4/ It can be used as either a temporary or permanent repair.
5/ It has an easy grip outer casing.
6/ It has a long lasting seals.
7/ It has living hinges.
The following drawings and photographs show how the device will look and operate particularly in aspect of its application to burst pipes.
The device also has applications in other areas such as: Medical -Bone selling.
Packaging -For safe cushioned, re-useable transportation.
Automotive -The repair of any rigid fluid carrying pipes or exhausts.
Veterinary -bone selling.
Military -A temporary portable fracture stabilisation device.
Electrical -Housing for any internal or external electrical cable jointing.
Telecoms -Housing for the connection of telecoms wiring/cables.
industry -Any commercial manufacturing plant.
Other -Any industry which requires a quick repair to pipes.
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KEY TO DRAWING PAGES 1 of 4,2 of 4 and 3 of 4 KEY TO DRAWING PAGES S of 4 and 2 of 4 1/ Raised locating lip on main body 2/ Return lip on tensioning plate (locates over 1) 3/ Living hinges 4/ Main body 5/ Reverse radius plate to give self tensioning action 6/ Ribbed closure plate 7a/ Seal ml Seal KEY TO DRAWING PAGE 3 of 4 FIGURE 1-Locate the device behind the pipe and position the seal (7a) centrally over the burst.
FIGURE 2 -Place the return lip on the tensioning plate (2) over the raised locating lip (1) on the main body.
* FIGURE 3 -Apply gentle pressure to the ribbed closure plate (6) and the device will tighten itself onto the pipe.
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GB201100694A 2010-09-23 2011-01-17 A device for sealing a leak/burst of a pipe Withdrawn GB2483943A (en)

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GBGB1015970.5A GB201015970D0 (en) 2010-09-23 2010-09-23 Pipe splint

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WO2017050337A1 (en) * 2015-09-21 2017-03-30 Ngi A/S Protection against contamination of an opening, distance piece and method for protection against contamination of an opening
GB2584514A (en) * 2019-06-04 2020-12-09 Beech David Enclosure means/clamp for pipes and cables
EP3767149A1 (en) * 2019-06-28 2021-01-20 Thad Paul Sundrla Pipe repair device
US11255478B2 (en) 2015-05-05 2022-02-22 Thad Paul Sundrla Pipe repair device

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US4660870A (en) * 1985-08-23 1987-04-28 Donley Nick J Clamp
GB2201218A (en) * 1986-10-22 1988-08-24 Kenyon & Sons Ltd William Improvements in or relating to gaskets
US5020572A (en) * 1988-06-20 1991-06-04 Hunt William G Pipe repair clip
US5443096A (en) * 1994-10-26 1995-08-22 King; Robert Pipe repair coupling
GB2365094A (en) * 2000-07-18 2002-02-13 Chemence Ltd Device for sealing a leak in a plastic pipe
US20040183293A1 (en) * 2003-03-21 2004-09-23 Cascade Waterworks Manufacturing Co. Pipe repair clamp installation tool
GB2442295A (en) * 2006-07-04 2008-04-02 Rosemary Burgess Pipe Sleeves

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US4660870A (en) * 1985-08-23 1987-04-28 Donley Nick J Clamp
GB2201218A (en) * 1986-10-22 1988-08-24 Kenyon & Sons Ltd William Improvements in or relating to gaskets
US5020572A (en) * 1988-06-20 1991-06-04 Hunt William G Pipe repair clip
US5443096A (en) * 1994-10-26 1995-08-22 King; Robert Pipe repair coupling
GB2365094A (en) * 2000-07-18 2002-02-13 Chemence Ltd Device for sealing a leak in a plastic pipe
US20040183293A1 (en) * 2003-03-21 2004-09-23 Cascade Waterworks Manufacturing Co. Pipe repair clamp installation tool
GB2442295A (en) * 2006-07-04 2008-04-02 Rosemary Burgess Pipe Sleeves

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US11255478B2 (en) 2015-05-05 2022-02-22 Thad Paul Sundrla Pipe repair device
WO2017050337A1 (en) * 2015-09-21 2017-03-30 Ngi A/S Protection against contamination of an opening, distance piece and method for protection against contamination of an opening
GB2584514A (en) * 2019-06-04 2020-12-09 Beech David Enclosure means/clamp for pipes and cables
GB2584514B (en) * 2019-06-04 2021-06-02 Beech David Enclosure means/clamp for pipes and cables
EP3767149A1 (en) * 2019-06-28 2021-01-20 Thad Paul Sundrla Pipe repair device

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