Patents

US 12366318 B2: Winch boom and method for trenchless replacement

Granted
2025-07-22
Filed
2023-06-06 application 18206450
Type
Utility · 14 claims
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Abstract

A pipe replacement system and method are shown. Configurations are shown that include a pulley that does not damage a bursting tool, as the bursting tool is pulled into a pit. Configurations are also shown that include a boom that does not need an extraction cage for the bursting tool.

Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg250722.xml).

Assignees

AssigneeTypePlaceAlso on furp.orgSource
TT Technologies, Inc. 105 patentsUS company or organizationAurora, ILPVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10

Inventors

InventorPlacePatentsPerson pageSource
Michael TjaderNew Richmond, WI82PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10

CPC categories

SubclassCategoryFirst groupSource
F16LPipes; joints or fittings for pipes; supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing; means for thermal insulation in generalF16L55/1658PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10

Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).

Assignments and security interests

RecordedWhatFromToReel/frameSource
2023-06-06Assignment
Assignment of assignor's interest
TJADER, MICHAEL signed 2013-08-14TT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AURORA, IL63870/225ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25

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