Component for replacing pipes, method of use, and kit of parts for use in removing pipes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10343877
APP PUB NO 20180002146A1
SERIAL NO

15602070

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This invention relates to an improved component (10) for replacing pipes, in particular underground pipes. The invention also relates to a trenchless method of removing pipes using the improved component, and a kit of parts for use in removing pipes. The improved component (10) is securable to a cable (14) and has a body (30) with a recess (26) to accommodate the end (18) of the pipe (12) in use, the recess being surrounded by a collar (24). The improved component is a two-part component, the first part (20) being securable to the cable (14) and the second part (22) including the body, the two parts being made of different materials. There is also provided a kit of parts including cooperating alignment elements of standard dimensions, and a method of removing an underground pipe.

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KOBUS SERVICES LTDNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cilliers, Jacobus Hendrik Halesowen, GB 4 11

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