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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2020
Applicant:
Cci Piping System, Llc, Breaux Bridge, LA (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 9/19 (2006.01); F16L 39/00 (2006.01); B23P 19/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 9/20 (2013.01); F16L 39/005 (2013.01); B23P 19/04 (2013.01);
Abstract
A multidirectional runner assembly for positioning a carrier pipe within a surrounding casing pipe. Each multidirectional runner assembly has at least one ball transfer assembly at least partially protruding from the runner assembly, in order to contact an inner surface of a surrounding casing pipe. The ball transfer assemblies reduce static and/or kinetic friction forces during installation of a carrier pipe within the central bore of a casing pipe, permit multidirectional orientation of the runners within the casing pipe, and provide greater load support.