Patent ID: 9010826
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A multi-section portable pigging pole for retrieving a pig from a pipe, the pole comprising: a first shaft member; a second shaft member configured to interlock with the first shaft member so as to form a shaft that extends reach into the pipe for retrieving the pig from therein, the second shaft member being hollow and forming a cylindrical opening; a left-threaded hook threadedly attached to a joint configured to slidingly engage within the cylindrical opening of the second shaft member and configured to lock into position to the shaft with a locking mechanism, the hook being configured to fasten to the pig for removing the pig from within the pipe, the left-threaded hook comprising: wherein the hook extends a distance relative to an outer surface of the second shaft member; and wherein the hook secures to a lip of the pig for removal of the pig from within the pipe.