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Method and apparatus for installment of underground utilities

CA 1250827 A · Owner: Flowmole Corporation · Inventors: Geller, Edward; Reichman, Jim; O'Hanlon, Tom

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A method and apparatus for installing underground utilities using an offset head fluid jet drilling and reaming apparatus. The drill is maneuverable and provides means for remote sensing of orientation and depth. Embodiments are illustrated with single and multiple jet cutting orifaces.

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  • Granted March 7, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 7, 2006.
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FiledApril 24, 1986
GrantedMarch 7, 1989
Term endedMarch 7, 2006
Patent numberCA 1250827 A
Classification (IPC)E21B7/08 +2 more

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1987198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedApril 24, 1986Patent grantedMarch 7, 1989Term endedMarch 7, 2006

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