Method and apparatus for sealing leaks
AssigneeAmerican Velodur Metal, Inc.
InventorRainer Schinabeck
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Abstract
Leaks can be sealed quickly by methods employing a flexible patch applied by a resilient applicator that can be caused to exert suffieient force against the patch and the leaking surface to stop fluid flow while a leak sealant is curing.
Claims3
A patch for sealing a leak in a fluid containing body having a fluid under pressure therein, said patch comprising a piece of fluid-permeable, flexible fabric having a flexible, fluid-impervious pressure resistant center portion, a quick-curing adhesive substantially covering and adhering to one side of said fabric and said center portion, said center portion being constructed and arranged to be held tightly against a surface of said body adjacent said leak by force applied from an opposite side of said center portion, and said center portion being effective to stop pressurized fluid from flowing out of said leak prior to the curing of said adhesive, whereby said patch is capable of sealing pressurized leaks.
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