Patent ID: 9157553
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: E21B,F16L

Abstract:
1. A pipeline repair apparatus for use with a generally cylindrical pipe having a rupture, comprising: a clamp member that includes a first portion having a generally hemispherical configuration that is complementary to a configuration of the ruptured pipe and a second portion having a generally hemispherical configuration and being pivotally coupled to said first portion, said second portion being pivotally movable between an open configuration allowing said clamp member to be removed from the ruptured pipe and a closed configuration preventing said clamp member from being removed from the ruptured pipe; wherein said clamp member defines an open top and an opposed open bottom through which the ruptured pipe extends when said first portion and said second portion are attached thereto; wherein said first portion and said second portion define a plurality of first portion apertures and second portion apertures, respectively, each first portion aperture being aligned in association with a second portion aperture; and a plurality of drill insertion rods, each drill insertion rod having a configuration selectively received through respective associated first portion and second portion apertures; wherein said clamp member includes a plurality of guide tubes, a respective guide tube having an open end coupled to an outer surface of a respective first portion or a respective second portion such that said guide tube is in communication with a respective aperture, said respective guide tube extending outwardly from said outer surface and configured to receive a respective drill insertion rod therethrough; wherein each drill insertion rod has: