Patents Assigned to NuFlow Technologies (2000), Inc.
  • Publication number: 20110100498
    Abstract: A liner assembly for pipeline repair and methods of installing same. The liner assembly generally comprises an outer tubular liner, an inner malleable inflatable bladder positioned longitudinally within said liner, and a generally non-stretchable strap positioned longitudinally within the malleable inflatable bladder. The generally non-stretchable strap restricts longitudinal over-expansion during positioning and inflation of the liner assembly within a pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: NUFLOW TECHNOLOGIES 2000 INC.
    Inventor: Cameron Manners
  • Patent number: 7849883
    Abstract: A liner assembly for pipeline repair and methods of installing same. The liner assembly generally comprises an outer tubular liner, an inner malleable inflatable bladder positioned longitudinally within said liner, and a generally non-stretchable strap positioned longitudinally within the malleable inflatable bladder. The generally non-stretchable strap restricts longitudinal over-expansion during positioning and inflation of the liner assembly within a pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: NuFlow Technologies 2000 Inc.
    Inventor: Cameron Manners
  • Patent number: 7216674
    Abstract: An installation assembly (20) for installing a liner (L) in a pipeline (P) comprises a double bladder assembly (22) including an inner bladder (26) having an installation end (26b) and a retrieval end (26c). An outer bladder (28) surrounds the inner bladder. The ends of the inner and outer bladders are coupled together adjacent the installation end via an inversion element (30). The inner bladder is coupled to an air source at its retrieval end and the outer bladder adjacent the retrieval end is free. Following installation and curing of the liner, the bladder assembly is retrieved by pulling on the retrieval end of the inner bladder, and upon retrieval, the outer bladder is inverted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: NuFlow Technologies (2000), Inc.
    Inventor: Cameron Manners
  • Patent number: 6691741
    Abstract: An installation assembly for installing a liner in a pipeline comprises an inner bladder having an installation end and a retrieval end. An outer bladder surrounds the inner bladder. The ends of the inner and outer bladders are coupled together adjacent the installation end. The inner bladder is coupled to an air source at a retrieval end and the outer bladder adjacent the retrieval end is free. Following installation and curing of the liner, the bladder assembly is retrieved by pulling on the retrieval end of the inner bladder, and upon retrieval, the outer bladder is inverted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: NuFlow Technologies (2000) Inc.
    Inventor: Cameron Manners