Self-opening innerduct for a conduit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8872029
APP PUB NO 20120073860A1
SERIAL NO

13193974

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An innerduct (10) for insertion into a conduit includes at least one cell (11) which forms a compartment (14). A self opening stiffener (15) includes branches (16) attached at their ends (17). When the innerduct (10) is on a roll, the branches (16) are positioned adjacent to each other. When the innerduct (10) is being inserted into the conduit, the branches (16) move away from each other to open the compartment.

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  • WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC.

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Allen, Jerry L Centennial, US 40 302

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