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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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United Kingdom
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
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
PIPELINE PIGGING SERVICES LIMI
Original Assignee
PIPELINE PIGGING SERVICES LIMI
Priority date (The priority date 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 date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by PIPELINE PIGGING SERVICES LIMI filed Critical PIPELINE PIGGING SERVICES LIMI
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
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

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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)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (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

Family

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Family Applications (1)

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

Country Status (1)

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GB (1) GB2217423B (en)

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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GB2242497B (en) * 1990-03-31 1992-08-12 Stc Plc Pipe inspection system
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
DE60006214T2 (en) * 2000-04-07 2004-08-19 ROV Développement Device for video examination and jet cleaning of pipelines
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
EP2760597A4 (en) * 2011-09-28 2015-05-13 Ian Dracup Doig Uni-directional pipeline pig and pipeline assemblies
AT524075B1 (en) 2020-08-10 2023-07-15 Ing Sumetzberger Gmbh Pneumatic tube sleeve for disinfecting a pipe system of a pneumatic tube system

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

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
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