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9021900 |
In-pipe inspection robot
Provided is an in-pipe inspection robot which moves along a path in a pipe to inspect suspected areas such as cracks in the pipe. An in-pipe inspection robot in accordance with an exemplary... |
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8950338 |
Pipeline tool
A self propelled autonomous pipeline tool for use in straight pipe comprising a first part and a second part, a hydraulic system comprising at least one hydraulic piston and means for operating... |
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8915192 |
Circulated pneumatic tube transit system
A circulated pneumatic tube transit system is used to transport passengers/cargo along a pair of pneumatic tubes, which are positioned along each other. Capsules are movably suspended within the... |
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8794083 |
Low row steam generator inspection probe
An inspection assembly for inspecting a hollow member, with a probe head, which includes at least one sensor, and a flexible shaft connected to the probe head to transmit motive force. The shaft... |
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8584593 |
Aquatic and terrestrial trans-web infrastructure network system (T.W.I.N.S.)
A transportation system which is linked through a common single operating system, in the form of a vacuum tube-link network of transport tubes avoids the limitations of current transportation... |
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8525124 |
Device for pipe inspection and method of using same
A device. The device includes a sensor portion and a chassis portion. The sensor portion includes a plurality of sensing devices. The chassis portion is connected to the sensor portion and... |
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8464642 |
Self-orienting, two-wheel pipe crawler
An apparatus for conveying a payload through a pipe having the ability to automatically self-stabilize and orient itself inside the pipe by controlling two pipe tracking contactors so as to... |
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8402911 |
Multi-segmented apparatus for lining pipe with multiple convoluted bends and varied orientations with a structural membrane
The invention provides an improved method and robotic apparatus for applying a structural membrane lining in conduits. The remotely controlled robot comprises a series of segment blocks maintained... |
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8396610 |
System for detecting a suspected area
It is well known that tunnels in many cases have been proven as an efficient means to overcome counter trespassing means and enable hostile entities to infiltrate a boarder or other restricted... |
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8374722 |
Robotic arm
A robotic arm is provided, for example for inspecting a rotary machine such as a gas turbine engine. The arm has a plurality of groups of links having articulations therebetween for movement in a... |
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8308137 |
Remote controlled vehicle for threading a string through HVAC ducts
The invention is a remote controlled vehicle adapted for navigating inside HVAC supply trunks. It is equipped with a moveable camera and a powered tool for snagging a string or parachute propelled... |
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8261669 |
Conveyance device
The invention provides a conveyance device, suitable for traveling along a surface and conveying an explosive charge, the conveyance device including a propulsion member having two opposite ends,... |
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8205559 |
Self-righting, two-wheel pipe crawler
An apparatus for transporting a payload along the inside of a substantially horizontal pipe, which apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart, vertically aligned, relationally pivotably connected,... |
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7954575 |
Leader string pull-through machine
A crawler device for pulling a leader string through electrical or cable conduit. The crawler device has a traction head, for example using caterpillar-type rubber tracks, biased outwardly into... |
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7812328 |
Radiation source for irradiating the interior walls of elongated cavities
A radiation source apparatus for irradiating the inner walls of elongated cavities, especially for hardening of artificial resin laminates that can be radiation hardened by ultraviolet or infrared... |
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7772796 |
Robotic devices with agent delivery components and related methods
Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices have an agent delivery component. The devices include mobile robotic devices and... |
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7748327 |
Moving device in a pipe line
A moving device in a pipeline, including: more than three segments, including a front segment, arranged in series; an extendable interconnecting element to connect adjacent segments; and an... |
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7685946 |
Tubular transporter
The tubular transporter for moving a submersible pump through a collecting pipe under a landfill has a set of wheels angularly mounted to a cylindrical housing in positions above a center of... |
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7597048 |
Self-propelled vehicle for use in a conduit
A vehicle for travel through a conduit includes a forward and a rearward member, each member being provided with a wall-engaging mechanism for selectively engaging a wall of the conduit to hold... |
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7543536 |
Apparatus for transporting and positioning an inspection device within a walled cavity
A remotely controlled, traction wheel driven, transporter moves inspection equipment within a walled cavity to check internal structural features. The inspection equipment can be mounted on a... |
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7441507 |
Moving device in pipe lines
A moving device in pipe lines is provided, which allows easy switching of moving/stopping and remote control of the switching by only electric wires enabling easy operation in the inside of small... |
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7398736 |
Bi-directional conduit traversing vehicle
A vehicle (1) for travelling along a conduit (2) such as a pipeline having fluid flowing therein is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a first body carrying a first set of retractable bristles (12)... |
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7372229 |
Robot for surgical applications
The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor. |
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7343863 |
Self-righting, bi-directional pipe caster
An apparatus for transporting a payload along the inside of a substantially horizontal pipe. The apparatus includes vertically aligned upper and lower roller elements which are relationally... |
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7199545 |
Robot for surgical applications
The present invention provides a robot for use inside an open abdominal cavity during minimally-invasive surgery. The robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators. |
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7188568 |
Self-propelled vehicle for movement within a tubular member
A self-propelled vehicle (20) for movement within a tubular member (22) includes propulsion mechanisms (28) distributed about a core element (24). Each of the propulsion mechanisms (28) includes a... |
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7126303 |
Robot for surgical applications
The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor. |
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6953086 |
Bi-directional traction apparatus
A traction apparatus (1) for propulsion along a bore comprises first and second traction members (6) having outwardly extending legs (14). A propulsion system for operating the traction members... |
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6887014 |
Robotic apparatus and method for treatment of conduits
A robotic apparatus and method for treatment of system of conduits and lateral sub-conduits comprising a remotely controlled robotic vehicle which navigates main conduits which delivers a series... |
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6832873 |
Installation vehicle
In order to facilitate, and largely to automate, the installation of cable supports on a duct wall, an installation vehicle can be displaced in the duct. The vehicle has a basic body which... |
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6769321 |
Conduit traversing vehicle
A vehicle (1) for travelling along a conduit (2) having fluid flowing therein is described. The vehicle comprises a forward set of resilient bristles (12) and a rear set of bristles (18) which are... |
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6672222 |
Robotic internal gauge with contact at right angles to the oil pipeline
Robotic, preferably cylindrical equipment having the capacity to move within a pipeline or other confined space in both directions and to carry out miscellaneous operations, pulling along an... |
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6450104 |
Modular observation crawler and sensing instrument and method for operating same
A robotic apparatus adapted for locomotion in an enclosed space such as a pipe includes a combination of articulated gripping and locomotive modules. Each gripping module includes an actuator... |
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6431079 |
Surface traversing vehicle
A vehicle for traversing a surface, for example for carrying out an inspection, survey or maintenance operation upon that surface, includes two or more bodies interconnected by structure for... |
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6427602 |
Pipe crawler apparatus
A pipe crawler apparatus particularly useful for 3-inch and 4-inch diameter pipes is provided. The pipe crawler apparatus uses a gripping apparatus in which a free end of a piston rod is modified... |
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6415722 |
Remote-controlled vehicle for operations inside pipelines
Remote-controlled equipment (1) with the ability to move through the inside of a pipeline or other confined cylindrical volumes, pulling an umbilical (10) and carrying accessories. It consists... |
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6339993 |
Device for passing through pipes
A device (1) for passing through pipes in the form of a pig (1) moving through the pipe and guided on the inner wall thereof has at least one pig body (16) and support elements (8a) on the outer... |
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6145444 |
Micro clean sealed tubular transporter apparatus
Apparatus for transporting elements in a clean room environment includes a tubular element having a positive air pressure therein for providing a clean air environment and a cart movable in the... |
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6123027 |
Self-propelled vehicle within pipe
A running apparatus within a pipe runs such that a center axis of a main body of the running apparatus is automatically coincided with a center axis of the pipe during running, and smoothly runs... |
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6107795 |
Pipeline vehicle with linked modules and carriages
An in-pipe vehicle for carrying out at least one operation in a pipeline. The vehicle comprises a train of modules 11-16 interlinked by suspension units 17 to allow serpentine movement through... |
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6101951 |
Robot for the repair of sewer pipes
A robot for the repair of sewer pipes comprises a carriage unit driven by a traction motor (2) arranged internally of a carriage housing (1) with wheels (7,9). The carriage housing (1) is... |
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6104772 |
Method and apparatus for introducing a self-propelled in-pipe manipulator into a pipeline
A method and an apparatus introduce a self-propelled in-pipe manipulator into the interior of a pipeline. A hollow body receives the in-pipe manipulator, is open at least at one end surface and is... |
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6044769 |
In-pipe work apparatus
An in-pipe work device comprising at least two movement mechanisms connected with each other in a longitudinal direction of a pipe by a flexible tube, and a control device for controlling the... |
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6035786 |
Miniature pipe crawler tractor
A pipe crawler tractor may comprise a half tractor assembly having a first base drive wheel, a second base drive wheel, and a top drive wheel. The drive wheels are mounted in spaced-apart relation... |
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6019048 |
Internal manipulator for pipes
An internal manipulator for pipes which has devices for treating pipe walls, the manipulator having two carriages with rolling bodies movable towards a pipe wall by antagonistically acting drives,... |
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5971404 |
Self-centering suspension for in-pipe use
A self-centering suspension for use in supporting a vehicle or vehicles intended to travel in a pipeline includes a body and two sets of three wheels spaced apart along the length of the body.... |
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5878783 |
Pipeline vehicle
An in-pipe vehicle for carrying out at least one operation in a pipeline. The vehicle comprises a train of modules 11-16 interlinked by suspension units 17 to allow serpentine movement through... |
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5823115 |
Guiding of a pipe travelling device
A method for guiding a device in a required direction along the interior of a pipe, the method comprising removably mounting the device on a curved guide, lowering the device and the guide through... |
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5791255 |
Robotic vehicle
A robotic vehicle for travel through a conduit. The robotic vehicle includes forward and rear housings each having a hub portion, and each being provided with surface engaging mechanisms for... |
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5749397 |
Pipe tractor
A pipe tractor is adapted to run internally in channels and pipes in that the pipe tractor's end pieces are counterrotating and provided with resilient arms to which are attached inclined wheels... |