GB2505528A

GB2505528A - Enclosure for pipes, cables and wires

Info

Publication number: GB2505528A
Application number: GB201218491A
Authority: GB
Inventors: David Beech
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-08-30
Filing date: 2012-10-16
Publication date: 2014-03-05
Anticipated expiration: 2032-10-16
Also published as: GB201218491D0; GB2505528B; GB201216665D0; GB201218299D0

Abstract

An enclosure means can fit over a ruptured pipe or fitting to contain any fluid, substance or gas leaking from it, or can be used with an electrical cable or wire. The enclosure means forms a sealed cavity around the ruptured pipe or fitting. Epoxy resin, foam, cement, plastic or rubber may also be applied manually to the cavity 1b before placing the enclosure around the pipe, or applied afterwards through injection ports (7a, Fig 7) by mechanical means such as by pump. The enclosure may comprise of a single housing which is flexible or may comprise of two housings joined together by a hinge. The enclosure means may also be used for containing damaged electrical cables and provide a connector (11a, Fig 11) and provide a fluid or heat resistant seal. The enclosure means may have locking nuts (12a, Fig 12) of different types to tighten around different sizes of cable. The enclosure means may also be used to go around pipe springs to provide a safe method of either cutting the spring or moving to another location.

Description

2 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires

Field of the invention

4 This invention relates to a device for the use on (but not limited to) domestic, commercial, industrial, nuclear, marine, agricultural, aerospace and motor industries that can (but not limited to) 6 temporarily repair a burst, ruptured, damaged or pitting pipeline, pipe bend, hose, exhaust or fitting. This can include industrial pipe flanges. The invention also relates to a device that can be 8 used with, incorporate, or have applied, either manually or mechanically, other substances such as epoxy resin, foam, cement, rubber, plastic and putty; wrapping to form a permanent repair. The invention relates to a device that can be used on a variety of different pipes and hoses carrying different substances, chemicals, liquids not only restricted to water, oil, gas and steam. The 12 invention also relates to a device that can be used on electrical installations from (but not limited to domestic, commercial, industrial, nuclear, marine, agricultural, aerospace and motor industries to 14 (but not limited to) encapsulate joining cables, wires, terminal connectors and cable glands. This will provide a (but not limited to) water proof, fire and/or heat resistant safe enclosure that cannot 16 conduct electricity. The invention also relates to a device that can be buried or ran through (but not limited to) walls and cavities to provide a corrosion resistant sleeve; this can also be fire and heat 18 resistant.

Other uses wherein the enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires could be used would be to provide a protective sleeving around (but not limited to) condensate pipes to prevent freezing and! or damage. The enclosure means can also provide a sleeving around posts, wherein the post is either 22 buried in the ground or on the surface to prevent corrosion or damage. The enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires could also be used to provide a protective sleeving around, or to aid with the 24 safe removal of pipe spring supports.

Background to the invention

26 Pipes carrying substances such as water, oil and steam from domestic, marine and industrial premises can burst, rupture or begin to pit (causing seepage into the surrounding environment) over 28 a period of time. Reasons for this can include poor installation, age, damage and extreme weather conditions. At present the current methods of repair to a leaking pipe (or fitting) include a mechanical means of using a nut and bolt to close the fitting. This method is generally used as a permanent repair, although it can also be used as a temporary fix. Other methods include applying a 32 putty and shutting down the pipe line/system and draining, so that a permanent repair of the pipe or fitting can be made by using capillary or compression fittings. This can also be by the use of epoxy 34 resin. In domestic premises this can pose a problem, as trying to find the stop cock to turn off the water supply can prove difficult and in some premises the method of turning the supply off can be 36 located outside or in another dwelling. Turning off the water mains stop cock will not stop the leak if the source is on a central heating system, as this is pressurised and will have to be drained. On a 38 larger scale, such as industrial, it is not always a viable option to shut down the pipe line as this can have a serious impact on how the company operates. This is not only due to cost from shutdown of operations, but can also affect safety, for instance if the pipe supply is used for cooling. This type of scale leak normally has to be planned in advance to factor in the effects of having to shut down the - 42 pipeline. The effect of having to deal with a leaking pipe or fitting can have a major impact not only to the people and companies involved but insurance companies who have to pay out millions in 44 claims. When running pipes through walls, the cavities the pipe is passing through have to be sleeved to prevent corrosion and provide a fire stop. Most existing installations will have been left 46 without this form of protection, and on new builds this is a legal requirement. Current methods to provide a sleeve include an additional pipe to run around the existing pipe carrying the substance, 48 which is then sealed with a non-setting compound. The compounds are normally only heat resistant up to a certain temperature. Other methods include wrapping a tape around the pipe, which does not prevent it from being damaged. Another example of a heat resistant sleeve currently supplied is PFC Corofil Metal Case Fire Sleeve, but this is not able to decrease in diameter.

52 Electricity cables and wires need to be joined by a terminal connector or cable gland when running new installations or adding to existing installations. New connections are also sometimes required 54 when existing cables and wires are damaged. These methods do not always provide a water proof, fire and heat resistant (safe and secure) enclosure to prevent accidental electrical contact by water, 56 person or other conductors. On new build installations when running cables through walls and cavities, as with pipes, the cavity has to incorporate a fire stop and requires some form of heat 58 resistant seal.

Summary of the invention

The present invention proposes a solution that can allow the user to make (but not limited to) a temporary repair to the leaking source in seconds. The invention can also incorporate another 62 substance such as (but not limited to) an epoxy resin, foam, cement, putty, rubber and/or plastic to offer a permanent repair. This method involves either fitting the device followed by injection of the 64 resin, foam, cement, rubber and/or plastic. The fitting can then be removed (if required) once the substance has set inside. The substance can also be applied to the housing members before fitting 66 the device. These methods can be carried out without having to turn off or drain the pipe line! system. The device can also be used on other leaking sources and substances such as (but not 68 limited to), steam, oil or sewerage.

The present invention also proposes a solution that can (but not limited to) allow the user to make a water proof, safe and secure enclosure to joining cables, wires, terminal connectors and cable glands. This prevents hazards associated with accidental contact with electrical cables. The 72 invention can be fire and heat resistant. The enclosure can also be used to (but not limited to) encapsulate the pipe or cable, providing a protective enclosure to prevent corrosion and/or provide 74 a fire stop when (but not limited to) being ran through walls and cavities.

The enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires can include (but not limited to) the following: 76 * Be used as both a temporary or permanent device.

* Be used to (but not limited to) seal around flange faces, incorporating a lip to fit over the 78 side of the flange face or an enclosure means comprising a central cutaway portion to encapsulate around the entire flange.

* Be used with other substances such as (but not limited to) epoxy resin, foam, putty, cement, rubber and or plastic to form a permanent repair. This can be applied manually inside before 82 placing the device to the leaking source, or wrapped round the exterior after the device has-been applied to the leaking source. The resin, foam or cement can also be applied by using 84 mechanical methods such as (but not limited to) a pump, applied through injection ports comprised within the enclosure housing.

86 * Be used as a permanent device for use on (but not limited to) electrical cables, wires and terminal connectors. It can also incorporate (but is not limited to) epoxy resin, foam, 88 cement, rubber and or plastic to make a permanent repair to damaged cable sheathing, or to enclose the electrical fitting such as (but not limited to) cable glands and terminal connectors. The enclosure can either be left in place or removed.

Be (but not limited to) water, fire, heat, chemical, weather, corrosion resistant and bomb 92 proof to enable the enclosure to be in the open environment. It can be used in hazardous areas, buried, in water and can run through walls and cavities.

94 * Comprise of one or more (but not limited to) semi-circular or rectangular housing members that are cross or I shaped.

96 * Comprise of one or more (but not limited to) semi-circular or rectangular housing members that are straight or curved (but not limited to 450 or 900 angles) which can comprise of a 98 central cutaway portion which can be (but not limited to) semi-circular.

* Be one or more housings brought together by (but not limited to) using a hinge type mechanism for the housing members to rotate on an axis.

* Incorporate clamp type fastening mechanisms on one or more sides of the device to fasten 102 both housing members together when fixing in position around the (but not limited to) pipe or cable to provide a sealed joint there between.

104 * The housing members when comprised in (but not limited to) 45° or 90° angles (L shape) the hinge type mechanism is only required on one side (the back), to permit the housing 106 member(s) to open and close rotatable on an axis.

* Comprise of fixed or detachable handles.

108 * One complete housing member that offers flexibility to encapsulate the (not limited to) pipe, fitting, cable, wire, terminal connection or cable glands.

* Comprise of one or more recessed channels that can also run in parallel to hold (but not limited to) seals. It can also be a channel wherein (but not limited to) epoxy resin, foams, 112 cements, rubbers, plastic and putty is applied.

* A seal(s) that wraps around the entire inside of the device or just at the sides.

114 * A seal(s) that is only positioned at the top, bottom or both.

* One or more seals that join.

116 * A seal(s) that is not deformable.

* A seal(s) that is heat resistant or expands with heat.

118 * A seal(s) that is fire resistant * A seal(s) that contains the (but not limited to) leaking substance or fluid.

* A seal(s) to prevent substances coming into contact with the source being contained.

* One or more seals to provide a secondary barrier.

122 * Seals comprising of a face that is rounded, flat or both.

* An insert(s) that can be fixed or removable to reduce the enclosure shape and! or size or 124 means.

* An insert that has insulating qualities such as (but not limited) to foam.

126 * Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires can be used and closed by hand, by tool or mechanical means.

128 * Fastened by clamping the housing members together such as a (but not limited to) talon and an Inverted C-shape mechanism.

* A talon clamp fastening that can comprise of a handle or fastening means in which a handle can be securely fastened/held.

132 * Comprise of one or more handles.

* Be used with a ratchet and pawl or incorporate one or more latch lever and clasps, or cam 134 and lever type fastening mechanism to help close the device; this can also be adjustable and removed once the device is closed.

136 * Comprise of a lever that is operated by a camming action.

* A lever that incorporates the talon clamp fastening as one mechanism which can be either 138 be operated by a camming action or comprise of a spring mechanism to release.

* A fasten means wherein one housing clamp joint such as (but not limited to) a talon shape pushing over or under another clamp joint such as (but not limited to) a C-shape to provide a sealed joint there between.

142 * Incorporate, if required a number of clamp type joints to enable the enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires to be used on different size pipe work, cables and wires without the 144 need for a number of different size enclosures. This also allows for the seal(s) to be tightened. The clamp type joints being referred to are (but not limited) Inverted C-shape 146 wherein one joint can be below or above the others.

* Injection ports to allow (but not limited to) epoxy resin, foam, cement, rubber, plastic and 148 freeze sprays to be manually or mechanically applied.

* A vent relief/discharge to release pressure when epoxy resin, foam, cement, rubber or plastic are applied after the device is encapsulated around the source being contained.

* Injection ports and a vent relief/discharge that can be isolated to stop the flow. The Injection 152 ports and vent relief/discharge can also be sealed.

* A locking mechanism to prevent unauthorised tampering.

154 * A (but not limited to) nut and bolt type means to click the clamp fastening together and or to provide a locking means.

156 * A cut away portion in the centre (but not limited to) of the top and bottom or one housing member when flexible, to enable (not limited to) terminal connectors and fittings to be 158 contained.

* Semi-circular cross sections. The semi-circular cross sections can be extruded from the main housing.

* (Not limited to) terminal connectors pre formed into the device.

162 * (Not limited to) a junction.

* A threaded or push fit joint (s) comprised inside the inner/outer circumference of the semi- 164 circular cross section(s) and have a nut, locking ring and washer to tighten around the (but not limited to) pipe or cable. This also enables for different size and shape pipes or cables to 166 be contained in one enclosure.

* Used to encapsulate and provide a protective sleeving around (but not limited to) pipe 168 spring supports and or posts.

* Aid with the safe removal of pipe spring supports.

* Opening(s) within the enclosure means housing to enable the safe cutting of a spring.

* Holes/openings within the housing members to allow for drilling through and applying (but 172 not limited to) nut and bolts/ eye hooks to provide a lifting means by (but not limited to) crane.

174 * A lid(s).

* Lined with lead, to provide shielding from radiation.

176 * Be welded along the housing member openings to provide a permanent enclosure which is sealed.

178 * A fastening means as previously described operable by a motor to close the device.

The embodiment/housing of the enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires listed above are (but not limited to) only some of the uses. The enclosure means can comprise of all or some of the methods described.

182 Detailed description of the invention

The invention will now be described solely by the way of example (not limited to), with reference to 184 the accompanying drawings. Where the term device is used, this refers to the enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires. The invention uses and embodiments are not limited to the summary of the 186 invention listed and may not be set out within the detailed description.

See table 1 below for a summary of the items referred to in each drawing.

188 Figure 1: An enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with a central cut away portion and a semi-circular cross section.

Figure 2: An enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with a detached handle.

Figure 3: An enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with a detachable handle.

192 Figure 4: An enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with one complete seal.

FigureS: An enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with a talon clamp type fastening 194 incorporated in to a lever operated by a cam or spring.

Figure 6: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising of two housing members 196 incorporating a hinge type mechanism.

Figure 7: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising of injection ports and a 198 vent/discharge relief.

Figure 8: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires front view comprising of a detachable or fixed handle.

Figure 9: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires encapsulating a length of ruptured pipe.

202 Figure 10: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires and damaged cable sheathing.

Figure 11: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising of an electrical connection.

204 Figure 12: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising locking nuts encapsulating around two different sized pipes/cables.

206 Figure 13: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires incorporating a thread! push fit and locking nuts.

208 Figure 14: Threaded! push fit locking nuts comprising of different sized openings, seal and locking ring.

210 Figure 15: An enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires comprising of a closing aid in the form of a (but not limited to) cam and lever, but could also be a lever and clasp.

212 Figure 16: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires embodiment for use with the safe removal and cutting of pipe spring supports.

214 Figure 17: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires embodiment for use with the safe removal and cutting of pipe spring supports alternative view.

216 Figure 18: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires embodiment comprising of fastening housings.

218 Figure 19: An enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires embodiment comprising of (but not limited to) nut and bolt type fixings.

Table 1

Figure Description

Figure 1 Enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with a central cut away portion and a semi-circular cross section la Recessed grooves to house (but not limited to) seals. (Seals with rounded face shown ____________ in drawing) lb Central cut away portion lc Flexible housing ld (Not limited to) extruded semi-circular cross section Figure 2 Enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with a detached handle 2a Detachable handle 2b Handle fixing 2c Enclosure clamp fastening for detachable handle.

2d Handle fixing bar 2e Detachable handle semi-circular clamp fastening 2f Recessed handle grip.

Figure 3 Enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with a detachable handle 3a Detachable handle 3b Detachable handle semi-circular clamp fastening 3c Handle fixing bar 3d Curved talon clamp joint 3e Inverted C-shaped clamp fastening 3f Recessed portion of Inverted C-shaped clamp fastening before coming back to meet ___________ housing member face.

Figure 4 Enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with one complete seal 4a Seal (runs around entire inside face of the enclosure) Fi ure Enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires with a talon clamp type fastening g incorporated in to a lever operated by a cam or spring 5a Cam Sb Locking pin Sc Cam housing/fastening Sd lever Se Curved talon clamp joint Sf Inverted C-shaped clamp fastening 5g Seals Fi ure 6 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising of two housing members g incorporating a hinge type mechanism 6a Central cut away portion 6b Top housing member hinge fastening 6c Bottom housing member hinge fastening bar/ pin 6d Semi-circular clamp top housing hinge fastening 6e Bottom housing member hinge body 6f (Not limited to) elongated semi-circular embodiment/housing Fi ure 7 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising of injection ports and a g vent/discharge relief 7a Injection ports (not limited to sides, can be comprised in outer diameter face) 7b Vent/discharge relief 7c Central cut away portion Fi ure 8 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires front view comprising of a detachable, ___________ or fixed handle 8a Outer diameter/circumference of the enclosure housing (central cut away housing) 8b (Extruded) semi-circular cross sections to engage around pipe and or cable.

8c Handle (fixed or detachable) 8d Recessed grip Figure 9 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires encapsulating a length of ruptured pipe 9a Ruptured pipe Figure 10 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires and damaged cable sheathing ba Electrical cable lob Damaged cable sheathing Figure 11 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising of an electrical connection ha Electrical connection bbb Central cutaway portion F 12 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising locking nuts encapsulating igure around two different sized pipes/cables b2a Pentagonal threaded/or push fit locking nut comprising of seal and locking ring b2b Pipe/cable Fi r 13 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires comprising a thread/ push fit and gu e locking nuts b3a (Extruded) semi-circular cross section comprising a thread/or push fit joint b3b Outer shell of threaded/push fit nut (thread/push fit joint can be in or outside) 13c Pentagonal nut end which can be tightened by hand or tool F 14 Threaded/push fit locking nuts comprising of different sized openings, seal and igure locking ring b4a Threaded/push fit inner shell (can be on the outer circumference) 14b Recessed housing l4c Circular housing comprising of locking ring and seal 14d Smaller diameter cable, pipe opening 14e Recessed housing 14f Pentagonal nut 14g Circular housing comprising of locking ring and seal Fi r 15 Enclosure means for the pipes, cables and wires comprising of a closing aid in the gu e form of a (but not limited to) cam and lever, but could also be a lever and clasp 15a Inverted C-shaped lever fastening joint/bar lsb Hooked lever end lsc Lever adjusting ports 15d Adjustable/removable lever pin.

15e Recessed lever grip 1sf Cam 15g Cam housing/fastening ash Lever Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires embodiment for use with the safe Figure 16 removal and cutting of pipe spring supports 16a Nut and bolt/ eye hook openings to provide a lifting means.

1Gb Opening to provide a safe access to cut the pipe spring.

F 17 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires embodiment for use with the safe igure removal and cutting of pipe spring supports alternative view Fi r 18 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires embodiment comprising of fastening gu e housings 18a (Not limited to) semi-circular cut away portion 18b Fastening housing l8c (Not limited to) circular cut away portion which can also be threaded Fi r 19 Enclosure means for pipes, cables and wires embodiment comprising of (but not gu e limited to) nut and bolt type fixings lYa (Not limited to) bolt -can comprise of a (but not limited to) wing fastening means 19b washers lYc Nut -can be (but not limited to) winged The enclosure device in Figure 1 can comprise of a central cut away portion lb to permit closure 224 around a (but not limited to) fitting, pipe or cable. The central cut away portion lb also allows for (but not limited to) epoxy resin, foam, cement, plastic or rubber to be applied. The housing 226 comprises of a semi-circular cross section ad which can be extruded from the main housing, to engage around a pipe or cable (also see Figure 8, with reference to Sa and Sb). The inner 228 circumference of the enclosure device comprises of one or more recessed channels in (but not limited to) position la. The recessed channel la can also be (but not limited to) oval and positioned 230 centrally inside the top and bottom of the embodiments 6f. The recessed channels have many uses, one of which can be to house (but not limited to) seal(s) la. The seals comprised in the semi-circular 232 cross section ld engage with the (but not limited to) pipe or cable being contained when pressure is applied by the clamp fastenings 3d and 3e to provide a sealed joint there between. The recessed 234 channels la can also be used to allow for (but not limited to) epoxy resin, foams, cement, rubber and plastic to be applied to provide a sealed joint there between. The recessed channels la can also 236 be used to hold an insert which can alter the size shape, or means of the enclosure.

The enclosure device in figure 2 can comprise of one or more detachable or fixed handles 2a 238 wherein the handle is used to provide leverage to (but not limited) release the clamp type joints. The handle comprises of a (but not limited to) semi-circular clamp fastening 2e to engage with a handle 240 fixing bar 2d. The handle comprises of a recessed groove 2b and when engaged with the handle fastening 2c, it clicks into place and is securely held. The handle fastening 2c can be (but not limited 242 to) comprised within the talon clamp joint 3d and can consist of a cut away portion to provide a semi-circular clamp fastening. The handle can also be formed as one piece with the talon clamp joint 244 3d. The handles can also be constructed to follow the circumference of the enclosure and then curved outwards to provide a grip (not illustrated). Other handle fixing methods that are not 246 described can also be used (it is not limited to this method).

The enclosure device in Figure 3 comprises of housing members that have clamping fastening/joints 248 such as (but not limited to) talon 3d and Inverted C-shaped 3e formed into the top and bottom of the device. The fastening is operated by one housing pushing over or under another, and the 250 clamping joints clicking together to provide a sealed joint there between. The device is able to be closed by (but not limited to) hand and does not require any other fastening means to keep the 252 device in a sealed engagement. The bottom Inverted C-shape clamp type joint 3e can be recessed at a (but not limited to) 45° angle 3f before coming back out to meet the outer circumference of the 254 enclosure device. When the recessed groove meets the outer circumference this can form a curved recess to provide a lip 3d in which can be gripped to aid with re-opening the enclosure device. One 256 or more clamp type joints (but not limited to) 3e can be below or above the others to provide additional tension on the seal.

258 The enclosure device in Figures 4 and 5 comprises of a (but not limited to) talon clamp lever 5d that is operable by either a camming action or spring release. The lever is operable by the talon curved 260 clamp joint Se pushing over and locking in position over the Inverted C-shaped clamp fastening Sf. If the lever is cam is operable, the cam moves forward in linear motion and the talon curved clamp 262 joint Se is pushed over and locks in position over the Inverted C-shaped clamp fastening Sf. The lever Sd is then pushed back and down to move the cam backwards to lock and provide additional tension 264 on the seal(s) 5g. If the lever is spring operable, the lever operates as above wherein the talon clamp joint Se pushes and locks in position over the Inverted C-shape clamp joint Sf to provide a sealed 266 joint there between. The spring is only used when the user pushes down on the lever end Sd to release the clamped joint.

268 The enclosure device in Figure 6 comprises of one or more (but not limited to) elongated semi-circular housings 6f which comprises of a hinge type joint Figures 6b, 6c, 6d and 6e in the top and 270 bottom housing members to enable the housings to rotate on an axis. The bottom hinge type joint 6e comprises of a fastening bar/pin 6c which can be removable or fixed. The top hinge type joints Gb 272 comprise of a semi-circular clamp fastening Gd. When the semi-circular clamp fastening 6d is engaged over the bottom hinge fastening bar/pin 6c the two housings are rotatable on an axis. The 274 top hinge type joint 6b can be formed without the semi-circular clamp fastening 6d and comprised of circular fastening with a cut away portion wherein the removable fastening bar/pin 6c is located 216 through to engage the top and bottom housing in a fixed state rotatable on an axis. The hinge can be formed within the enclosure device or on the outer circumference (not illustrated).

278 In Figure 7 the enclosure device comprises of one or more injection ports 7a for when (but not limited to) epoxy resin/foam/cement are applied by mechanical means such as (but not limited to) 280 by a pump, after the device is fastened in situ. The positions of the injection ports can be formed in either the sides or outer circumference of the enclosure as with the vent/discharge relief 7b. The 282 inner circumference comprises of a central cutaway portion 7c to allow for the (not limited to) epoxy resin/foam/cement to be applied. The vent/discharge relief enables the (but not limited to) epoxy 284 resin/foam/cement to be applied releasing air/ the leaking source until the (but not limited to) epoxy resin emerge, to ensure the enclosure is completely filled. The enclosure then can be removed 286 if required once the resin/foam/cement has set. The injection ports 7a can also be used to provide an opening for freeze sprays to be applied. The injection ports 7a and vent/discharge relief can 288 comprise of isolation means to restrict or stop the flow. The injection ports and vent/discharge relief can be sealed afterwards.

290 The enclosure device in Figure 11 comprises of an electrical connection such as (but not limited to) terminal connector ha formed in the cut away portion of the housing hlb.

292 In Figures 12 to 14 the enclosure device embodiments comprise of an extruded semi-circular cross section 13a, comprising of a thread which can be on the outer or inner circumference wall. The 294 locking nuts 13c are screwed over or into the semi-circular cross sections 13a to provide a sealed joint there between. The locking nuts Figure 14 can be (but not limited to) pentagonal and alter the 296 size or shape of the housing. This allows the embodiment/housing to be used to contain different sized or shape sources, (but not limited to) pipes or cables. The nuts 14 can comprise of one or more 298 seals and a locking ring within the nut (but not limited to position) h4c. This is to provide a (but not limited) fluid resistant seal and a locking means to prevent the source becoming detached. The 300 locking ring and seal can be engaged and fastened around the source when the nut 12a is screwed on, or into, the semi-circular cross section 13a. The locking nuts 12a also provide a locking means to 302 prevent unauthorised tampering with the device. The locking nuts h2a can also comprise of a cap end to seal off a pipe/or cable. By applying a cap end to the enclosure it permits the device to be a 304 portable carrying aid, containing the source inside in a sealed chamber. The extruded (but not limited to) semi-circular cross sections 13a can also provide a push fit means of attachment/fitting.

306 The locking nuts 12a can also comprise of a push fit means of attachment/fitting to engage with the (but not limited to) semi-circular push fit cross section h3a.

308 The enclosure device in Figure 15 can comprise of a lever lSh to provide additional leverage (only) to aid closing the clamp type joints 5e and 5f. The lever 15h can be operated by a cam 15f comprised of 310 a (but not limited to) hooked end 15b to engage over a (but not limited to) Inverted C-shaped locking bar iSa. The lever 15h can also be (not illustrated) latch operable with a clasp to engage over 312 the (but not limited to) Inverted C-shaped locking bar 15a. The lever 15h as described can be (but not limited to) formed to run parallel with the outer circumference with the enclosure device (not 314 illustrated). The lever (but not limited to) 15h is adjustable to create more or less tension on the sealed joint. The lever lSh can be adjusted by removing the cam locking pin 15d and re-positioning 316 into the lever adjusting ports 15c. The cam locking pin 15d can also be adjusted by sliding the locking pin hhd along a track comprised in the lever lSh (not illustrated) until it is located in the next 318 adjusting port 15c. This method would comprise of the locking pin 15d being (but not limited to) spring operable.

320 The enclosure device embodiments/housing in all Figures can be manufactured in different forms; (but not limited to) elongated semi-circular or rectangular pieces. The central cutaway portion can 322 either be (but not limited to) semi-circular or rectangular. The embodiments can either be one or more housings which are rigid or flexible and straight to engage and permit enclosure around a 324 section of a pipe or cable. The embodiments can also be (but not limited to) cross orT-shape in form. The embodiments can also be different angles such as (but not limited to) 45° and 90°. The 326 Embodiments can be joined together by a hinge type mechanism and rotatable on an axis. The hinge would only be comprised in or on the outer housing of the (but not limited to) 45° and 90°angles on 328 one side. The hinge position would also be position on the back to permit the enclosure device to open and close. By manufacturing the embodiments in a (but not limited to) rectangular form it 330 allows for the enclosure to become a junction to house one or more (but not limited to) pipe or cable ports. The construction of the enclosure comprises of the descriptions listed above.

332 The enclosure device embodiments as shown in Figures 26 and 17 can also have other uses such as (but not limited to) to provide a device to enclose around a (but not limited to) pipe spring support; 334 to allow the safe removal and cutting of the spring. The enclosure device 16 can comprise of one or more openings within the outer wall 1Gb, to allow for the operative to safely cut the spring by either 336 (but not limited to) water pressure or heat. The spring can either be safely cut on site, or moved to another location. The enclosure device 16 comprises of one or more opening/drill holes 16a for the 338 operative to (but not limited to) drill through the outer spring can and apply a nut and bolt comprising of an eye hook (not illustrated) to allow for a (but not limited to) crane to be attached 340 and lifted. The enclosure device construction and operation of the fastening means is the same as that (but not limited to) listed in previous or further descriptions. The enclosure device in Figures 16 342 and 17 can also comprise of injection ports and a vent/discharge relief to allow for (but not limited to) epoxy resin/foam and cement to be injected and cast inside the enclosure device. The 344 opening(s) 1Gb would either be covered or not formed within the enclosure device.

The enclosure device in figures 18 and 19 illustrate the enclosure device comprising of one or more 346 fastening housings 18b (not limited to these positions and design) in the top and bottom embodiments. The housings 18b can comprise of a cut away portion which is semi-circular iSa or 348 circular 18c. The housing 18c can comprise of a cut away portion which is hollow or comprises of a thread. The housings 18b are to provide a fastening means for one or more (but not limited to) 350 bolts/screws 19a to be inserted or held. The bolts/screws 19a can comprise of one or more threaded ends and a means of tightening, such as (not limited to) wing, pentagonal nut. If (but not limited to) 352 the bolts/screws 19a comprises of a pentagonal end this can also incorporate a recess which is pozi, slot, hex or torx in form to allow for a screw driver to tighten. The bolts/screws can also be tightened 354 by (but not limited to) socket or spanner. If the housing comprises of a cutaway portion which is hollow 18c the (but not limited to) bolt/screw would require a fastening such as a threaded nut to 356 allow for the bolt/screw 19a to be tightened. The fastening means described in this paragraph are only to provide leverage; to aid in closing the clamp type joints 3d and 3e. The fastening(s) can also 358 be used to provide a locking means. This type of fastening means can be incorporated in any of the enclosures and is not limiting to its design. The fastening means could also be incorporated into a 360 lever.

362 The enclosure device can comprise of any of the seals (but not limited to) listed below: * A seal(s) that wraps around the entire inside of the device or just at the sides.

364 * A seal(s) that is only positioned at the top, bottom or both.

* One or more seals that join.

366 * A seal(s) that is not deformable.

* A seal(s) that is heat resistant or expands with heat.

368 * A seal(s) that is fire resistant.

* A seal(s) that contains the (but not limited to) leaking substance or fluid.

370 * A seal(s) to prevent substances coming into contact with the source being contained.

* One or more seals to provide a secondary barrier.

372 * Seals comprising of a face that is rounded, flat or both.

Other embodiments and uses of the enclosure means are also envisaged and are not limited to 374 previous descriptions and summary of the invention, for example -The enclosure device Figures 12 to 14 can provide a permanent union (compression type housing) 376 between two sections of pipe or cable.

The enclosure device Figures ito 15 could provide a (but not limited) water carrying aid.

378 The enclosure device not limited to Figures 16 and 17 can be used to provide a protective sleeving around (but not limited to) pipe springs and! or posts to prevent corrosion and accidental damage.

380 The enclosure device can also be used to cast a protective sleeve with the use of epoxy resin, foams, cement, putty, rubber and plastic.

382 The enclosure device in figures ito 15 can be used cast/form (but not limited to) concrete pillars/beams.

384 It is also envisaged that the invention and device described may have uses and or applications in the following areas which is not limited to: 386 * Marine (ships) * Agricultural (tractors, harvesting equipment) 388 * Aerospace (planes, space shuttles/rockets) * Motor industries (cars, trucks and other vehicles) 390 * Less developed countries.

* Hoses (hydraulic, water carrying) 392 * Hospital! patient care equipment * Public houses to repair beverage pipe lines/fittings.

394 * Chemical plants/pipe lines * Distilleries 396 * Sewage plants/ pipe lines