Patent ID: 6591470
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: B63B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in stopping a leak in a ferromagnetic wall of a container, comprising:a) at least two magnet pods, with each magnet pod comprising a magnet having a surface that is structured and arranged for contacting the container wall, and a member rotatably coupled with the magnet, the member having plural holes therethrough; b) a beam having plural holes therethrough, the beam being coupled to each of the members when one of the holes of the respective one of the members aligns with one of the holes in the beam so as to receive a pin through the aligned holes; c) a clamp having a foot and being coupled to a selected location along the length of the beam, the position of the foot with respect to the beam being adjustable so as to apply clamping pressure to the wall when the apparatus is installed on the wall.