Patents by Inventor Luc Fourgaut

Luc Fourgaut has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5112211
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting a generally U-shaped liner into a pipe and reforming the U-shaped liner into a generally cylindrical cross-section to line the pipe includes winches for pulling the U-shaped liner through the pipe, pigs for cleaning the pipe, manifolds to connection at opposite ends of the pipe and wedge-shaped expansion members for initially mechanically reforming the ends of the liner projecting from the pipe. The wedge-shaped members include bores for communicating fluid at elevated temperature and pressure within the liner for setting the liner in generally cylindrical configuration against the pipe wall. A flaring tool is used to flare the opposite ends of the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Pipe Liners, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick LeDoux, Luc Fourgaut