Patents Assigned to Zilper Trenchless, Inc.
  • Systems and methods for underground pipe installation and soil clearing
    Patent number: 11287060
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing pipe underground are disclosed. The system includes a pneumatic rammer configured to provide a percussive force to a section of pipe. The system also includes a main jacking frame coupled to the pneumatic rammer, the main jacking frame including a surface for contacting the section of pipe. The system also includes one or more hydraulic jacks coupled to the main jacking frame and configured to provide a hydraulic force to the section of pipe. The system also includes a set of tracks coupled to the main jacking frame, the set of tracks permitting the main jacking frame to slide in a longitudinal direction. An independently displaceable soil-clearing system can be included to clear dirt coming inside the pipe during the installation and add extra jacking force as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Zilper Trenchless, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto Antonio Zillante, Daniel Antonio Zillante
  • Systems and methods for underground pipe installation and soil clearing
    Patent number: 10788146
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing pipe underground are disclosed. The system includes a pneumatic rammer configured to provide a percussive force to a section of pipe. The system also includes a main jacking frame coupled to the pneumatic rammer, the main jacking frame including a surface for contacting the section of pipe. The system also includes one or more hydraulic jacks coupled to the main jacking frame and configured to provide a hydraulic force to the section of pipe. The system also includes a set of tracks coupled to the main jacking frame, the set of tracks permitting the main jacking frame to slide in a longitudinal direction. An independently displaceable soil-clearing system can be included to clear dirt coming inside the pipe during the installation and add extra jacking force as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Zilper Trenchless, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto Antonio Zillante, Daniel Antonio Zillante
  • Systems and methods for underground pipe installation and soil clearing
    Patent number: 10539254
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing pipe underground are disclosed. The system includes a pneumatic rammer configured to provide a percussive force to a section of pipe. The system also includes a main jacking frame coupled to the pneumatic rammer, the main jacking frame including a surface for contacting the section of pipe. The system also includes one or more hydraulic jacks coupled to the main jacking frame and configured to provide a hydraulic force to the section of pipe. The system also includes a set of tracks coupled to the main jacking frame, the set of tracks permitting the main jacking frame to slide in a longitudinal direction. An independently displaceable soil-clearing system can be included to clear dirt coming inside the pipe during the installation and add extra jacking force as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Zilper Trenchless, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto Antonio Zillante, Daniel Antonio Zillante