Patent ID: 6111600
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: B08B,E03F

Abstract:
A hose-driven apparatus for progressively inspecting and cleaning the inside of a pipe at remote locations comprised of:a hose having a nozzle member, such nozzle member including rearwardly-directed non-axial orifices;a forwardly-extending axially-aligned male member having a proximal end connected to the nozzle member and a distal end opposite the nozzle member;a skid including a central body and at least three pipe-engaging runners connected to the central body, the central body forming an axially-aligned opening dimensioned so as to substantially completely enclose and freely receive the male member to allow for its rotation therein;a retainer secured to the distal end to hold the male member in its insertion into the central-body opening; anda video camera affixed to the central body;whereby non-rotating video images are available to assist the inspection and cleaning operation.