Abstract:
Methods for coating medical devices for implantation within a body vessel are provided comprising providing a cylindrical container, placing a medical device inside the cylindrical container, and applying a polymer in liquid form inside the container.
Abstract:
A coating device for coating an inside of a hollow body with an atomized fluid has at least one atomizing tube enclosing an atomizing channel. A pressurized propellant gas for atomizing an unatomized fluid can be introduced into the atomizing tube. The atomizing tube has at least one outlet opening and further has at least one hollow needle having a discharge opening for the unatomized fluid. The at least one hollow needle interacts with the atomizing channel and is arranged essentially coaxially thereto. The atomizing tube and the hollow needle form a Venturi arrangement.
Abstract:
Methods for coating medical devices for implantation within a body vessel are provided comprising providing a cylindrical container, placing a medical device inside the cylindrical container, and applying a polymer in liquid form inside the container.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the coating of tubes, and more particularly to a system and method for renovating deteriorated or pitted tubes to extend tube life and enhance performance. Using this system and method a thin coating is applied to the interior of a tube such that the coating is uniform in thickness, spans existing erosion elements or cracks within the inner surface of the tube and covers all regions of the tube.
Abstract:
A method of distributing liquid present in the lower portion of a gas pipeline to the interior upper surface of the pipeline including the steps of passing a pig having a venturi therein, the venturi being actuated by gas pressure taken from within the pig, siphoning liquid from the lower interior portion of the pipeline through the venture and distributing siphoned liquid onto the pipeline upper interior surface.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improvement in a lining method for internal surfaces of pipes in multi-branched pipings such as water pipes, gas pipes, etc. in which a plurality of branched pipelines are branched from a main pipeline, and particularly to a shaping method for a lining surface.In a multi-branched piping in which a plurality of branched pipelines are branched from a main pipeline, a coating is poured into a pipeline from one end of a main pipeline or each of the branched pipelines, gas is then fed to thereby line the internal surface of the pipeline, a sponge consisting of an elastic foam body having a larger diameter than the inside diameter of the pipe constituting the pipeline, said foam body being made of synthetic resin and having a continuous foam, is inserted from an end of each branched pipeline, and the sponge is then pushed with the aid of air pressure whereby the lining surface can be shaped to have substantially uniform film thickness.
Abstract:
A system for pipe lining including a forward seal and a following spreader defining a chamber therebetween for receiving flowable lining material. The spreader is immediately followed by a cylindrical elongate platen formed of radiant-energy transparent material. A radiant energy source is mounted in the platen for transmission of radiant energy through the platen and into the lining material simultaneously with the forming of the lining material into position by the platen as the apparatus moves along the interior of the pipe.
Abstract:
The device consists of a mastic material-filled pipe (27) set in a cylinder (24) which is revolvable around its longitudinal axis and secured there against displacement by means of locks (30). Inside the pipe (27) is a piston (31) which is acted upon by a conduit (33) with compressed air. On the free end of the pipe (27) is a mastic spreading device (41) which is locked to the pipe. The piston (31) forces the material out of the pipe into the mastic spreading device which is revolvable together with the pipe around the longitudinal axis thereof. Once the mastic spreading device (41) has been fully emptied, it is removed from the pipe (27) and the latter is separated from the cylinder (24). The empty pipe is replaced by a full pipe and the mastic spreading device is again attached to the latter. In this way the device is again ready for use within a short time.
Abstract:
Highly viscous treatment compound is applied to the interior of a pipe at selected locations by a tool passing through the pipe. The tool has axially spaced wall-contacting gaskets defining a pressure chamber therebetween into which the compound is forced. At least one of the gaskets is held in contact with the pipe wall by a support ring to counter the pressure of the compound in the chamber. The ring is withdrawn to permit movement of the tool. Specific apparatus for carrying the compound to and through the tool and for applying the pressure and operating the support means is disclosed.
Abstract:
A dispensing device is pulled through a conduit while a coating material, such as a lubricant, is forcibly dispensed from the dispensing device and spread along the interior surface of the conduit. The dispensing device has an elongate tubular body with a hollow interior portion adapted for containing a supply of the coating material and having an opening in the body through which the coating material is dispensed. An elongate connector extends axially into the hollow interior of the elongate body through the leading end thereof and is connected to a piston located inside the hollow body. When the dispensing device encounters a frictional resistance as it is pulled through the conduit, the piston is pulled forwardly in the hollow body to forcibly dispense coating material from the dispenser and the dispenser thereafter spreads the coating material along the wall of the conduit.