Victor F. Schuh - Lodi CA, US Eric G. Vanderlans - Lobi CA, US Stephen L. Thomas - Lodi CA, US Rick A. Fast - LaSalle IL, US
Assignee:
LMK Enterprises, Inc. - Ottawa IL
International Classification:
B65H 5900
US Classification:
2541343FT, 2541344
Abstract:
A frame assembly includes a shoe frame and a roller frame. The shoe frame includes an inflatable bladder thereon and the roller frame includes at least one roller that is rotatably mounted thereto. The method of the present invention comprises placing the shoe within a pipe and inflating the bladder so as to secure the shoe frame within the pipe. A flexible cable is then trained around the roller and into the flexible pipe.
Pipeline Lateral Packer And Felt Combinations And Methods Therefor
Gerald J. Vanderlans - Lodi CA 95240-8260 Eric G. Vanderlans - Lodi CA 95240-8260 Victor F. Schuh - Lodi CA 95240-8260 Stephen L. Thomas - Lodi CA 95240-8260
International Classification:
F16L 55162
US Classification:
138 98, 138 93
Abstract:
A lateral packer and felt combination are disclosed for use in efficiently inhibiting infiltration into or out of a pipeline. The lateral packer is inflated and expands radially to secure the felt at the source of infiltration. Once the felt is secured, the lateral packer is removed and the felt left in place as a barrier to infiltration.
Bella Vino Bed & Breakfast
Co-Owner and Innkeeper
Vanderlans & Sons Nov 1980 - Jun 2013
Corporate Manager and Technical Officer
Education:
San Joaquin Delta College 2007 - 2012
Associates, Associate of Arts
San Joaquin Delta College 1986 - 1988
Associates, Associate of Arts
San Joaquin Delta College 1976 - 1978
Associates, Associate of Arts, Agriculture
Lodi High School 1972 - 1976