Grooved sealing member for sealing pipes and other underground structures and method of using

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10436374
APP PUB NO 20190107241A1
SERIAL NO

15728057

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An apparatus and method is provided for repairing an underground structure such as a pipe or manhole. The apparatus includes a liner assembly made of resin absorbent material. Some embodiments may further include a bladder assembly to help position the liner and press the liner against the walls of the underground structure. A sealing member is positioned in the underground structure. In some embodiments the sealing member is a separate member made from a compressible material, an absorbent material, or a hydrophilic or hydrophobic material. In other embodiments the sealing member is a portion of the liner assembly. The sealing member includes one or more channels adapted to receive a semi-liquid such as a hydrophilic or hydrophobic paste or grout. The semi-liquid is capable of swelling in response to being exposed to another liquid, such as water, and forms a seal between the liner assembly and the host pipe/manhole.

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LMK TECHNOLOGIES LLC875 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 4020 JOHN HANCOCK BUILDING CHICAGO IL 60611

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kiest,, Jr Larry W Ottawa, US 117 1088

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