Methods and apparatus for isolating a section of fluid line

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8651128
APP PUB NO 20120097263A1
SERIAL NO

12908950

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A method and apparatus for isolating a section of sewer line. In one embodiment, a chamber is provided that extends into the ground and intersects a sewer pipe. Thereafter, the fluid in the sewer pipe is exposed to an interior of the chamber and a dam is placed in the chamber to isolate an upstream portion of the chamber from a downstream portion. As fluid collects in the upstream side of the chamber, at least one pump is used to control the fluid level in the upstream portion by transferring the fluid from the chamber to a predetermined, remote location.

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BOYER INC8904 FAIRBANKS NORTH HOUSTON HOUSTON TX 77064

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boyer, Mark L Houston, US 19 184
Kelley, Billy D Houston, US 1 2
O'Fiel, William D Houston, US 1 2
Parsons, Michael E Cypress, US 4 27

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