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US 2025/0334205 A1Published application
Pipe bridge for liquid transport
OwnerGregory John Fortkampinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is a pipe bridge and methods for using the same. The pipe bridge includes a bridging framework and a pipe coupled thereto. The bridging framework is movable between a retracted position and a raised position. Fluid can flow through the pipe or a hose supported by the bridging framework.
Claims21
1-20. (canceled)
A pipe bridge comprising:
- a bridging framework comprising:
- a spanning member;
- a first lifting member;
- and
- a second lifting member, each of the first and second lifting members being coupled to the spanning member;
- wherein the bridging framework is configured to support one or both of a pipe and a supply hose along at least a portion of a length of the framework;
- and
- wherein the bridging framework is movable between a retracted position and a raised position.
5 more elements
A pipe bridge comprising:
- a bridging framework comprising:
- a central pipe segment;
- a first pipe segment;
- and
- a second pipe segment, each of the first and second pipe segments being coupled at a first end thereof to opposite ends of the central pipe segment;
- and
- two or more wheels, wherein at least one of the two or more wheels is disposed at or near a second end of each of the first and second pipe segments;
- wherein the bridging framework is movable between a retracted position and a raised position.
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A method of using a pipe bridge, the method comprising:
- providing a bridging framework comprising:
- a central pipe segment;
- a first pipe segment;
- and
- a second pipe segment, each of the first and second pipe segments being coupled at a first end thereof to opposite ends of the central pipe segment;
- raising the bridging framework from a retracted position to a raised position;
- connecting a first hose to a second end of the first pipe segment;
- connecting a second hose to a second end of the second pipe segment;
- and
- establishing a flow of liquid between the first and second hoses and through each of the central, first, and second pipe segments.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.