Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
029402090 | By attaching repair preform, e.g., remaking, restoring, or patching | 53 |
20080263844 | Using a stiffener to repair a part for an aircraft engine - A method of repairing a part, which has a first side, a second side opposite of the first side, and an aperture that makes the part susceptible to cracking, includes the steps of forming a slot in the first side of the part near the aperture, inserting a stiffener into the slot, and attaching at least one repair ply onto the first side of the part to cover the stiffener. | 10-30-2008 |
20090013516 | Methods for Expanding a Pipeline - A method of repairing a damaged portion of an underground pipeline positioned within a subterranean formation below the surface of the earth and having a flowbore. In some embodiments, the method includes inserting one or more pipe sections into the flowbore, the one or more pipe sections coupled and forming a throughpassage, positioning the one or more pipe sections within a damaged portion of the pipeline, disposing an expansion device within the throughpassage, and displacing the expansion device along the throughpassage, wherein the one or more pipe sections are radially expanded into engagement with at least the damaged portion of the pipeline. | 01-15-2009 |
20090217500 | Systems and Methods for Pipeline Rehabilitation - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for pipeline rehabilitation. The methods and systems disclosed herein permit the rehabilitation of long lengths of previously installed pipe and minimize the need for creating multiple access points to the pipeline. The disclosed systems and methods are particularly suited for rehabilitating buried and undersea pipelines or pipelines installed in areas of restricted access. | 09-03-2009 |
20110010907 | Method and system for repairing the flow-line of corrugated metal pipes - A system and method for repairing the damaged portion of a flow-line of a Corrugated Metal Pipe is disclosed. A containment mold is created on the interior surface of the CMP using a series of overlapping rigid sheets that are attached to the CMP along the damaged flow-line. This mold is provided with injection ports through which a hydro-insensitive expanding polymer may be injected. External pressure is applied to the rigid sheet during injection and hardening of the polymer. The result is a single monolithic structure forming a patch over the damaged CMP flow-line. | 01-20-2011 |
20110197413 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LINING A PIPE - A new apparatus for repairing a damaged portion of a pipe includes a liner having a tubular sleeve of resin absorbent material that includes a plastic film laminated to an exterior surface of the sleeve. The plastic film contains resinous material in the liner, and is modified to breech the integrity of the plastic film and expose the resinous material to a junction of a main and lateral pipe. A method of lining a junction of a main and lateral pipe using the liner is also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20110283502 | SEALING MEANS, KIT AND METHOD FOR SEALING OF HOLLOW HOSES OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to sealing means made of a plastically deformable material for mechanical sealing of hollow hoses ( | 11-24-2011 |
20120084956 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING THE JUNCTION OF A SEWER MAIN AND LATERAL PIPE - The present invention is an improved method and assembly for repairing a pipe or the junction of two pipes, such as sewer pipes. The assembly includes a launcher device having a launcher device body, a launcher device opening disposed on the launcher device body, and a main bladder substantially surrounding the launcher device body. The main bladder includes an opening that substantially aligns with the launcher device opening. The assembly further includes an absorbent liner and a lateral bladder having a tubular lateral bladder body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion of the lateral bladder is attached to the exterior of the launcher device body. A method of using the assembly includes impregnating the liner with resinous material; inserting at least a portion of the liner into the lateral bladder; inflating the bladders; pressing the liner against the pipe; and allowing the resinous material to cure and harden. | 04-12-2012 |
20120159760 | Novel Reinforcement System - A novel reinforcement system for maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity per ply for composite systems has one or more pockets with a first pocket edge, a second pocket edge, a pocket front surface, and a pocket rear surface. The pocket front surface and the pocket rear surface each have a pocket cross-stitch that perpendicularly traverses the pocket. The pocket traverses the fabric parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge and the second fabric edge in a warp, or 0 degree, or x-axis direction. The pockets contain one or more fiber tows with a plurality of filaments in a stack. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167365 | Encapsulating Device - The invention features an encapsulating device and system to contain a fluid or substance spilled during a blowout of a pipe at subsea level. The system features a semi-circular housing that fits underneath the flange of a pipe. A heater is provided inside the housing. The system features a tri-flange system having flanges on the top and sides of the housing. The side flanges are closed and sealed and then the top flange is closed. Side flanges divert pressure in the system. The system discloses arms and sealants to aid in sealing the pipe. | 07-05-2012 |
20120304433 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING AN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE - The invention relates to a method for repairing aircraft primary structures. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for repairing damage to the coating of an aircraft fuselage, which coating is made of fiber-reinforced composite material. This method comprises a step consisting of making a cut-out in the fuselage with a substantially parallelepipedal outline around the damages and of drilling a circular hole substantially centered on the intersection of the sides of the outline of the parallelepiped of the cut-out at each of the corners of said outline before the cutting out operation. | 12-06-2012 |
20130192037 | Split Sleeve Shaft Repair - A sleeve for use in repairing a shaft having an unworn diameter and a worn diameter, the sleeve providing a fresh bearing surface for a split roller bearing, comprising: two halves which, when joined, define a cylinder having a diameter adapted to firmly engage a portion of unworn diameter shaft at each end; bolts holes adapted to releasably affix the halves together, and bolts adapted to attach the halves thereby; joiner pin holes defined in at least one intersection between the halves, the joiner holes adapted to receive joiner pins therein and adapted to serve as a stable joinder point for the halves, and joiner pins adapted to be firmly engaged therein; a smooth bearing surface defined on an external surface of the sleeve; and a split roller bearing adapted to engage the bearing surface. A method for field manufacture of said sleeve. | 08-01-2013 |
20130199013 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPONENT BY SELECTIVE LASER MELTING - A method of manufacturing a component by selective laser melting and to provide heat treatment to the component is provided. The method includes building a heat treatment device adapted to provide a heat treatment to the component as part of the same selective laser melting for manufacturing the component and providing a heat treatment to the component by the heat treatment device. | 08-08-2013 |
20130232750 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING TUBULARS DURING INSTALLATION - Method and apparatus are provided for preventing damage to the surface of metal tubulars or work pieces when force to turn or support the tubulars is applied by the serrated surface of a die or insert. A woven fabric made from a polymer and having a selected thickness and structure is maintained between the die and the surface to be protected. | 09-12-2013 |
20130247349 | NOVEL LINING PLATE STRUCTURE FOR USE WITH TUBE MILL OF CEMENT INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF - A manufacture method of a lining plate structure for use with a tube mill for the cement industry. The manufacture method has the following three technical solutions: 1) metal lining plate, 2) ceramic lining plate, and 3) combined lining plate. The manufacture method includes: lining the concave-convex space, formed in the combination of metal lining plate and tube body, with corundum ceramic lining plate; then installing the combined lining plate on the steel plate of the tube body through inlaying, sticking and local welding. Under the same reference conditions of the present method, the weight of lining plate is reduced 50%, saving the steel material consumption by more than 50%; and the service life of the lining plate for use with the tube mill of cement industry is doubled, up to 15000-20000 hours. | 09-26-2013 |
20130263419 | METHOD OF USING AND RENOVATING A DISK FROM A STACK OF DISKS OF A VEHICLE BRAKE - The invention relates to a method of using and renovating a disk ( | 10-10-2013 |
20140013563 | PUSH ON SYSTEM FOR RESTORING, REPAIRING, REINFORCING, PROTECTING, INSULATING AND/OR CLADDING STRUCTURES - Methods and apparatus are provided for repairing existing structures. A portion of the existing structure is covered with the repair structure. One or more standoffs are coupled to the existing structure to project outwardly away from a surface of the existing structure. One or more cladding panels are coupled to the standoffs by forcing the one or more panels in a direction normal to the surface of the existing structure and into engagement with a standoff connector component of the standoff at a location spaced apart from the existing structure. Curable construction material and/or insulation may be introduced into the space between the cladding panels and the existing structure to provide a repair structure. | 01-16-2014 |
20140041183 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE MACHINING - A method of repair includes removing a deformed portion of a component to define a native component portion and adding a replacement portion to the native component portion. The replacement portion is adaptively machined based on one or more parameters of the native component portion and based on one or more original design parameters of the component. | 02-13-2014 |
20140068907 | PENCIL ERASER ADAPTER - A pencil adapter for attaching a new eraser to a pencil. The pencil adapter may include a hollow body forming a first cavity on a first end and a second cavity on a second end, with a divider in between. The first end may be attached to the eraser end of a pencil and a new eraser may fit in the second end. | 03-13-2014 |
20140082912 | TURBOMACHINE INCLUDING A CRACK ARRESTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A turbomachine includes a member formed from a material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The member includes a crack. A crack arrestment system is provided in the member. The crack arrestment system includes at least one crack arresting element provided at the crack. The at least one crack arresting element has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is distinct from the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The at least one crack arresting element is configured and disposed to exert a compressive force on the member at the crack to substantially arrest crack propagation. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090223 | DOOR HINGE REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket. | 04-03-2014 |
20140304961 | LED LIGHT STRING DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a diagnostic device ( | 10-16-2014 |
20160137316 | METHOD FOR LOCATING MACHINING POSITION IN REPAIR MATERIAL, AND REPAIRING METHOD - The present invention provides a method for locating a machining position in a repair material that is arranged on a member including a machined portion formed by predetermined machining, the method including: a step of arranging a marker including a portion having a different propagation characteristic of an ultrasonic wave from that of a peripheral portion in the machined portion existing in the member before the repair material is arranged on the member; and a step of applying the ultrasonic wave to the member covered with the repair material and locating the machining position at a position of the marker captured by the ultrasonic wave after the repair material is arranged on the member. | 05-19-2016 |
20180023297 | SELF-STRESSING SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY-FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER PATCH | 01-25-2018 |
029402110 | And removing damaged material | 20 |
20080229567 | Method for Repairing a Component of a Turbomachine - The invention relates to a method for repairing a damaged and/or aged component of a turbomachine, which is made at least in part of a ceramic composite material. The aim of the invention is to create a method which allows the downtime of the turbomachine caused by damaged components to be reduced while making it possible to repair damaged components. Said aim is achieved by a generic method for repairing a damaged component ( | 09-25-2008 |
20090000101 | Methods for Repairing Gas Turbine Engines - Methods for repairing gas turbines are provided. A representative method includes: identifying an affected area of a surface of a component of the gas turbine, the surface of the component defining a portion of a gas flow path through the gas turbine; applying an epoxy-based filler to the affected area; curing the epoxy-based filler; and blending the epoxy-based filler with the surface of the component. | 01-01-2009 |
20090307891 | Method and apparatus for remotely inspecting and/or treating welds, pipes, vessels and/or other components used in reactor coolant systems or other process applications - A tool is disclosed for remotely inspecting and/or treating welds, pipes, vessels and/or other components used in reactor coolant systems or other process applications to, among other things, mitigate stress corrosion cracking in the welds, pipes, vessels and/or other components. The tool is placed at the entrance to a pipe or vessel and walks into the pipe or vessel to a pre-selected weld, pipe or vessel location or other component. Upon reaching the pre-selected weld, pipe or vessel location or other component, the tool anchors itself, then advances an end effector to inspect and/or treat the pre-selected weld, pipe or vessel location or other component. | 12-17-2009 |
20110173792 | MAGNETIC REPAIR KIT FOR LATCHES AND MAILBOX LATCH REPAIR METHOD - A mailbox door latch retrofitting kit that uses a magnet attached to the interior of the mailbox to magnetically engage the door of a mailbox, or to magnetically engage a metal disk attached to the door of a mailbox. The kit includes a magnet attached to a bracket which is secured to the inside of a mailbox in a manner to permit the magnet to contact the mailbox door. The magnet secures the door of a ferrous-containing mailbox closed. For non-ferrous containing mailboxes, an optional ferrous-containing disk or flat washer is secured to the inside of the mailbox door using double sided tape and aligned for engagement with the magnet. | 07-21-2011 |
20120110811 | PROCESS FOR REPAIRING AIRPLANE PANELS - A repair process for a composite material panel that forms part of a fuselage, wings, or stabilizers of an aircraft, with the panel having large dimensions and including irregular contours in some areas and edges prone to damages occurring from handling and assembly of the panel. The process a) locates the damage in the element of the composite material panel; b) sands the area that includes the damage in an area larger than the damage, makes a cut in the panel, having the cut of a same form as a piece that will serve to repair panel; c) places the piece in the cut, so that it is perfectly flush with the panel to be repaired; and d) attaches the piece to the composite material panel. | 05-10-2012 |
20140115853 | Method of Repairing, Splicing, Joining, Machining, and Stabilizing Honeycomb Core Using Pourable Structural Foam and a Structure Incorporating the Same - A method of the present disclosure includes of repairing a core stiffened structure with structural foam. Another method includes splicing core members together using structural foam. Another method includes joining a core member to a structure using structural foam. Another method includes using structural foam to stabilize a core member during a machining process. Another method includes stabilizing a core member with structural foam to prevent the core member from crushing in autoclave pressure. The present disclosure further includes a core stiffened structure have a core member with structural foam therein. | 05-01-2014 |
20150047168 | REPAIR CHAIN FOR TURBOMACHINERY COMPONENTS USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - In a method for repairing a machinery component, one or more defects are detected on the machinery component. At least one portion of the component is removed, wherein the at least one portion includes at least one of the one or more defects. One or more data points are determined for at least one slot, wherein the at least one slot is created by removing the at least one portion of the component. At least one repair coupon is generated from the one or more data points. The at least one repair coupon is attached with the at least one slot. | 02-19-2015 |
20160121438 | REPAIR METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE ADDITIVE REPAIR OF A COMPONENT - The invention relates to a repair method for a component ( | 05-05-2016 |
20160186477 | AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRIC WINDOW SERVICING APPARATUS AND KIT, AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - The present invention is a preventive maintenance system and kit that can prolong the life of the regulators and motors. In performing repairs to automobile power window regulators and motors, it is often the case that the repair is required due to a breakdown of the lubricant. This breakdown can be due to several factors, such as age, temperature, dirt, and salts. The window regulators and motors, without appropriate lubrication, will fail and lead to more costly repairs. A kit has been developed to service the electric windows of an automobile without disassembling the door is presented. The kit provides for access to the door interior and for lubricating the interior parts. The kit and method is designed to lubricate the many window parts in order to extend their life and maintain functionality. | 06-30-2016 |
029402120 | Mechanically attaching preform with separate fastener | 2 |
20100050407 | Method of Repairing Tong Jaw - A method for repairing a damaged or corroded tong jaw having a jaw root and an original seating component. The method includes the steps of: (a) machining away corroded or damaged portions of the original seating component; (b) machining into a non-damaged portion of the original seating component and/or jaw root, thereby forming a machined base configured to receive a new seating component, the new seating component including a feature adapted for engaging the machined base. The new seating component is then connected onto the machined base. | 03-04-2010 |
20120144641 | JET PUMP MEASUREMENT PIPE REPAIR METHOD - In a jet pump measurement pipe repair method according to the present embodiment, a breakage part of a measurement pipe horizontally fixed to a lower part of a jet pump provided in reactor water in a reactor pressure vessel is repaired. The method has: a step of cutting and removing the measurement pipe including the breakage part; a step of retaining a connection pipe for connecting the remaining measurement pipe on the jet pump by means of a clamp; and a step of connecting ends of the remaining measurement pipe by means of the connection pipe. | 06-14-2012 |
029402130 | Metallurgically attaching preform | 9 |
20090013517 | Repair and resurfacing methods for use in remanufacturing a machine system - A method of repairing a housing for a machine system includes returning an inner diameter of at least one bearing bore of the housing to a uniform diameter state. The at least one bearing bore is prepared for resurfacing via removing deeply entrapped grease from within pores in cast surface material of the housing subsequent to returning the inner diameter to a uniform diameter state. Subsequent to preparing the at least one bearing bore for resurfacing, it is resurfaced with a material different from cast material of the housing and bonded therewith, for example via thermal spray coating. Resurfacing a cast metallic component, of iron, steel, or the like with metal spray coating may include removing deeply embedded grease from pores of cast surface material of a cast component, in preparation for spraying the cast component with metal spray resurfacing material. | 01-15-2009 |
20090211072 | METHOD FOR JOINING TOGETHER STEEL PIPES FOR CONVEYING FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE - Method for joining together steel pipes for conveying fluids under pressure, characterized by the following steps: | 08-27-2009 |
20090293253 | Flange hole repair - The invention is a method of repairing an aperture and adjacent defect in a part which is started by removing one or more defects adjacent an aperture in a base material. The material is removed to create a weld seam that extends past an area of high stress concentration on the aperture. An insert of material containing a profile that corresponds to the profile of the base material removed adjacent the aperture and a combination top and runoff plate that encompasses the insert of material are provided. The insert of material is tack welded to the combination plate to assure a gap of less than about 0.003 inches between the combination plate and the insert. A backing plate is inserted underneath the combination top and runoff plate and insert such that there remains an air space between the backing plate and the combination plate which prevents the combination plate from becoming fused to the backing plate during a welding process. The insert is welded to the base material, and the backing plate is removed. Excess material is removed from the insert to obtain an aperture containing a profile essentially the same as the profile of the aperture prior to initiating the repair. | 12-03-2009 |
20100050408 | Preforms and Related Methods for Repairing Abradable Seals of Gas Turbine Engines - Methods for repairing abradable seals of gas turbine engines include providing an abradable seal component of a gas turbine engine, the seal component having a structural substrate; providing a first preform to restore the structural substrate; and providing a second preform to form an abradable layer of the component. Preforms include a multilayer stack having a first layer and a second layer. | 03-04-2010 |
20100205794 | STEERING KNUCKLE BORING METHOD - An apparatus for repairing steering knuckle (kingpin) bearings includes a table having multiple, adjustable slides for receiving and securing the steering knuckle to the table, a boring bar and cutter, two adjustable bearing supports for receiving and positioning the boring bar along an axis coincident with the axis of the kingpin bearings, a first drive assembly for advancing the boring bar and a second drive assembly for rotating the boring bar. A method of repairing a steering knuckle comprises securing the knuckle to the slides and the slides to the table, utilizing cylindrical centering rings to align the boring bar with the axis of the kingpin bearings, supporting and securing the boring bar on the previously established axis in a pair of bearing supports and rotating and feeding the boring bar and cutter to create new surfaces in the steering knuckle adapted to receive bearing sleeves. Upon installation of both bearing sleeves, the boring bar and drive unit are reinstalled and the inside diameter of the sleeve is bored to the proper size to receive the kingpin. | 08-19-2010 |
20100281669 | Method of manufacturing a component by consolidating powder material - A method of manufacturing a blisk comprising a disc joined to an aerofoil, wherein a union piece of partially sintered powder and having an alignment feature is provided. The union piece is connected between the disc and the aerofoil, which is aligned relative to the disc by the alignment feature of the union piece. Heat and pressure is subsequently applied to consolidate the first workpiece, union piece and second workpiece. | 11-11-2010 |
20120198676 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING OR RECONDITIONING A BADLY DAMAGED COMPONENT, IN PARTICULAR FROM THE HOT GAS REGION OF A GAS TURBINE - A method for repairing or reconditioning a damaged component includes working the damaged component by removing a damaged region from the damaged component while creating a cutout corresponding to the damaged region so as to provide a worked component. The worked component is measured and a computer-aided design (CAD) model of a replacement piece based on the measuring and is configured to be inserted into the cutout of the worked component is created. The replacement piece is produced based on the CAD model. The replacement piece and the worked component are connected by joining | 08-09-2012 |
20150026944 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING A RECEIVING HOOK FOR GUIDE VANES - Disclosed is a method for repairing a receiving hook for guide vanes, wherein the receiving hook is arranged in a housing of a turbomachine. The method comprises removing first material in a region of the receiving hook, which region extends over the circumference of the housing and thereafter applying second material in or on a region which extends over the circumference of the housing. The application of second material is performed using localized heat. | 01-29-2015 |
20160031048 | Method for remanufacturing ultra-large copper nut - A method for remanufacturing an ultra-large copper nut includes steps of: step (1) coarsening treatment; step (2) purifying treatment; step (3) detecting a material of the ultra-large copper nut; step (4) sleeving a thermal insulation device; step (5) preheating the ultra-large copper nut; step (6) melting-deposition shaping; step (7) post-processing; and step (8) detecting. The method of the present invention simultaneously utilizes water, electricity, gas, fire and machine and performs melting-deposition on materials by simultaneously supplying water, electricity, gas, fire and machine according to the designed requirements. The method of the present invention solves problems of large thickness abrasion and remediation of fracture components. The method of the present invention is capable of preventing the ultra-large copper nut from deformation and collapse and is a feasible remanufacturing for decreasing the huge economic loss caused by damages of expensive ultra-large of nonferrous metals. | 02-04-2016 |
029402140 | Mechanically attaching preform by separate fastener | 5 |
20100223774 | STEERING KNUCKLE BOOT - A boot for covering a steering knuckle of an amphibious vehicle comprising a flexible tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end comprises a molded groove for seating a first clamp, and wherein the second end comprises a straight cuff for clamping with a second clamp onto a flange of the steering mechanism of the amphibious vehicle. | 09-09-2010 |
20130061441 | JET PUMP DIFFUSER WELD REPAIR DEVICE AND METHOD - A jet pump diffuser weld repair device includes a lower ring section and an upper ring section respectively sized to fit around a circumference of the diffuser on opposite sides of the weld to be repaired. The lower and upper ring sections are provided with a plurality of aligned gripper slots. A corresponding plurality of grippers are fit into the gripper slots, where at least one of the gripper slots and the grippers defines cam surfaces shaped to drive the grippers radially inward as lower and upper ring sections are drawn toward each other. A plurality of connector bolts are secured between the lower ring section and the upper ring section. Tightening of the connector bolts draws the lower and upper ring sections toward each other. | 03-14-2013 |
20130074303 | Flex Tactical Cable Splice - A splice protector is provided having a trough configuration body form a chamber therein with first and second openings at opposing ends of the body, and first and second end caps coupled to the first and second openings of the body of the splice protector, the first and second separable end caps each including at least one channel for passing through an optical fiber. At least one optical core having been coupled using fusion splicing, passes through the channels of the first and second end caps and the chamber, wherein the splice is located within the chamber, and a flexible filler is filled within the chamber to secure the spliced fibers therein. | 03-28-2013 |
20140331466 | LIFTER BAR ASSEMBLY FOR A CRUSHING MILL AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A lifter bar assembly for a crushing mill is disclosed including: a plurality of lifter bar segments; the segments being arranged to be installed adjacent to one another to form a lifter bar; wherein each of the segments are of a weight which can be safely handled by a team of two people. | 11-13-2014 |
20150059142 | REPAIR OF A DAMAGED COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A method of repairing a defect in a skin of an aircraft wing made from a composite material is disclosed. The wing has a stringer attached to an inner surface of the skin and the method comprises the steps of: cutting a section of stringer from the skin in the vicinity of the defect; positioning a repair plate on the inner surface over the defect so that it extends between opposing cut ends of the stringer; positioning a stringer repair part on the repair plate, the stringer repair part being of a length sufficient to overlap each cut end of the stringer; attaching the repair plate to the skin; and, attaching the stringer repair part to the stringer in a region of overlap at each cut end. Apparatus for repairing a wing is also disclosed. | 03-05-2015 |
029402160 | Metallurgically attaching preform | 5 |
20100024187 | METHOD FOR REPAIR OF A LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL MOTOR WATER MANIFOLD - Methods for repairing and restoring water manifold pipes, particularly locomotive diesel motor water manifolds exhibiting excessive corrosion around at least one water port. Exemplary methods include inserting a pipe segment into a selected water port and using the inserted pipe segment as a build-up or brazing form. Braze material is applied in one layers around and against the inserted pipe segment. Excess braze material and the pipe segment are thereafter removed in order to restore the manifold pipe to an original dimension. | 02-04-2010 |
20100154187 | Pipe-lining material and pipe-lining method - The pipe-lining material includes a pipe-shaped resin absorbent material impregnated with a liquid curable resin, and a tube that covers the pipe-shaped resin absorbent material and that can be removed from the pipe-shaped resin absorbent material. The curable resin impregnated in the pipe-shaped resin absorbent material is cured in a state in which the pipe-lining material is pressed against the internal peripheral surface of the existing pipe, the tube covering the pipe-shaped resin absorbent material of the pipe-lining material is removed from the pipe-shaped resin absorbent material after the curable resin impregnated in the pipe-shaped resin absorbent material has been cured, and the surface of the pipe-shaped resin absorbent material having the cured resin is used as the internal peripheral surface of the rehabilitated existing pipe. The internal peripheral surface can be prevented from becoming rough and the coefficient of roughness of the internal peripheral surface of the rehabilitated existing pipe can be reduced because the internal peripheral surface of the existing pipe is a cured, firm resin surface. | 06-24-2010 |
20100281670 | TUBE REPAIR INSERT - A tube can be repaired from its interior surface by inserting into the tube a cylindrical repair member The cylindrical repair member is a memory metal which has a first martensitic size that is less than the internal diameter of the tube, and a second austenitic size that is at least as large as or larger than the internal diameter of the tube. The cylindrical repair member is inserted into the tube in the martensitic state and heated, causing it to revert to the austenitic state thereby expanding and covering said hole, forming a tight bond with the internal surface of the tube. | 11-11-2010 |
20120084957 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING THE JUNCTION OF A SEWER MAIN AND LATERAL PIPE - The present invention is directed to methods for repairing pipes or pipe junctions. The methods include providing a launcher device having a bladder and a liner impregnated with a material capable of curing and hardening. The bladder includes a first end, a closed second end, and an opening proximal the closed second end. A portion of the bladder is positioned within the launcher device, a rope or a line is connected to the liner, and the rope or line is threaded through the opening in the bladder. The rope or the line is pulled until the liner is at least partially within the bladder, and the rope or line is removed. The pipe is repaired by positioning the liner against the wall of a pipe, and allowing a material capable of curing and hardening to cure and harden. The methods allow for the rapid reuse of the bladder. | 04-12-2012 |
20120131781 | Saw blade reconditioning method - A saw blade reconditioning method with a band saw blade member made from a portion of band saw blade material, a standard oscillating power tool blade shank having the serrated toothed blade portion removed and a butt welding fixture. The band saw blade member is locked into the jaws of one side of the welding fixture and the oscillating power tool blade shank is locked into the opposite side of the welding fixture. The butt welding tool is calibrated to ideal heat and feed rate for the blade shank to the band saw blade welding purposes. The leading edge of the oscillating power tool blade shank is welded to the trailing edge of the band saw blade member. The band saw blade member is trimmed on its left and right ends to form a smooth transition oscillating tool blade shank. | 05-31-2012 |