Apparatus and method for repairing the junction of a sewer main and lateral pipe

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9732898
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14479826

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The present invention is directed to methods for repairing pipes or pipe junctions. The methods include providing a launcher device having a bladder and a liner impregnated with a material capable of curing and hardening. The bladder includes a first end, a closed second end, and an opening proximal the closed second end. A portion of the bladder is positioned within the launcher device, a rope or a line is connected to the liner, and the rope or line is threaded through the opening in the bladder. The rope or the line is pulled until the liner is at least partially within the bladder, and the rope or line is removed. The pipe is repaired by positioning the liner against the wall of a pipe, and allowing a material capable of curing and hardening to cure and harden. The methods allow for the rapid reuse of the bladder.

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LMK TECHNOLOGIES LLCOTTAWA IL

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Kiest,, Jr Larry W Ottawa, US 117 1088

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