Abstract: The invention discloses a vertical pipe lining method comprising placing a repair material having a first end and a second end into a pipe having a bottom opening and a top opening. The repair material is inflated to press the repair material against the inside wall surface of the pipe; and heated air is conveyed through the inflated repair material from the bottom opening to the top opening to cure or mold a thermal responsive component of the repair material to the pipe. The invention also teaches a repair material for vertically oriented pipes comprising a multi-layered lining comprising a first outer layer and a second inner layer wherein the first outer layer comprises a resin impregnated fiber and the second inner layer is air impermeable. The invention also teaches a system for repairing. vertical pipe utilizing a repair material inflation device, an air blower and an air heater.

Abstract: A tube shaped and fluid inflatable and electrically heatable in-situ pipe repair device comprising a first outer elastomeric tube layer and a resistive heating component comprised of electrically conductive fibers braided over an elastomeric core. The tube shaped device also contains an inner annulus. The device is fluid sealable and is connectible to a fluid supply and vacuum source. It is also connectible to an electrical power source. The device may also comprise two tube shaped layers configured to fit snuggly together with a resistive heating component held between the two layers. The resistive heating component may be a braided fiber-elastomeric core combination or a conductive fiber configured in a sinusoidal wave or similar pattern.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repair of stenotic and aneurysmic vessels utilizing in situ deployment of an inflatable tubular shaped device (1) having a longitudinally oriented annulus (17). When inflated, the size and rigidity of the device (1) is increased, thereby providing supplemental strength to the vessel wall and a lumen (8) for the passage of fluid.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting, uploading and evaluating motor vehicle operation utilizing on-board diagnostic components (OBDII) and ground positioning satellite (GPS) systems whereby operator identifiable behavior can be rated for driving safety and other characteristics.