Abstract:
An Improved system for killing roots in sewers, an individual portable system to eliminate the roots in the sewers, this system making it possible to treat the zones touched by problems of roots by treating only the zone concerned and not the overall length of the drain of sewer. The system according to the invention penetrates in the sewer by an opening of cleaning, moves to the zone which poses problem and inflates in order to retain the poison dispensed by the dispenser. This system makes it possible to more easily deal with problems of roots in the sewers more quickly and, which makes it possible to reduce the cost. All the zones touched by problems of roots can be treated, treatment limits the progression of the roots and destroys them, which makes it possible to prevent the over flow of sewers and the damage of the drains of sewers. The prevention of overflows of sewers makes it possible to protect the environment, in particular the wildlife, the water life, the water supply, and to avoid the closing of beaches, lakes, etc In a general way, this system contributes to preserve the environment.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION  
       [0001]     Not applicable  
       BACKGROUND  
       [0002]     1. Field of Invention  
         [0003]     Not applicable  
         [0004]     2. Background of the Invention  
         [0005]     This invention relates to a sewer plug, specifically to an improved sewer plug. The sewer plug is a device used to plug a sewer pipe or line, to either keep sewer waters from entering a sewer pipe or to keep sewer waters in a sewer pipe. Sewer pipes or lines can range from a foot to well over twenty feet under ground. The sewer system consist of a variation of pipes or lines, which may start from in a private side of a property such as a home or business. This line is mostly referred to as a service line, which would range about three to four inches in diameter and is located a foot or a couple of feet under ground in a private property. The service line is connected to a stand pipe, the stand pipe also ranges from three to four inches in diameter, and is also located in the private side of a property. These two lines differ in the way they are set, the service line is set horizontally bringing sewer waters from a home or business to the stand pipe While the stand pipe has a cleanout located above ground to service the sewer laterals, the stand pipe is set vertically which brings sewer waters from the service line which is just a couple of feet under ground in a vertical direction to a sewer lateral which can be located from five to fifteen feet under ground and range from six to eight inches in diameter. Sewer laterals are connected to sewer mains which can be located from five to over twenty feet under ground, and range from six to twenty inches in diameter. Main lines are connected to sewer manholes, manholes can be located at a distance of fifty feet to a few hundred feet connecting sewer mains. Manhole&#39;s are used as an access to the sewer main for maintenance purpose. Sewer laterals are connected to the main line between sewer manholes. Most sewer collection systems operate by gravity flow, meaning one end of the line is higher than the other. Beginning at the service line, to the stand pipe, to the lateral, to the main, and the main being the lower end. Sewer lateral pipes can range from lengths of three feet to twenty feet, root intrusion accurse causing obstructions in sewer lines. But when connected together they form main sewer lines, which at times can range from a length of twenty feet to a few hundred feet. Sewer manholes are located at various distances, to have an entrance so that maintenance can be preformed and where sewer lines intersect. A sewer line running between manholes are intersected with sewer laterals. A cleanout is located at the other end of these laterals, having a vertical stand pipe and a depth of five to fifteen feet. The problem is that the entrance of these clean outs and the stand pipe have a diameter of three to four inches. The sewer laterals have a diameter of six inches and the sewer main line a diameter of six inches greater. A lot of times roots make their way into sewer lines and laterals joints, poisons are often used to kill these roots. And plugs are needed to let sewer waters flow thru these pipes but at the same time needs to hold back foam caused when the poison and waters agitate. But the plugs that are used are made of metal and or rubber, making it impossible to send a six or ten inch plug into a four inch clean out.  
         [0006]     Furthermore, because the sewer system works by gravity flow if a section located at the top end of main line the entire main line would need to be poisoned because it would have to be plugged at the very bottom of the down stream main line, wasting time and money. And the laterals are impossible to be plugged. When poison is poured through the clean out, because the laterals cannot be plugged majority of the poison is washed away. The reason why roots are a big problem in the sewer system, is that it obstructs water flow and clog&#39;s sewer lines cause sing major sewer spills. Being that roots are a part of a plant or tree it continues to grow even after mechanical maintenance is preformed.  
         [0007]     After working the City &amp; County for more than ten years, I came up with this invention, which would place a plug in a clean out housing directly where the problem is.  
         [0008]     What my invention will do is send a plug through a clean out and plug a lateral or a main line just down stream of the root intrusion and block the poisonous suds from flowing down stream and defeating it&#39;s purpose. All previous plugs suffer from a variety of disadvantages:  
         [0000]     (a) Because some plugs are made of metal and rubber, it is made almost exactly in the same diameter as the size of pipe it is intended to plug. Making it difficult to enter a clean out of four inches in diameter and plug a six-inch pipe.  
         [0000]     (b) Because some plugs are made of rubber and much small then the diameter of the pipe it is intended to plug using these plug defeats the purpose.  
         [0000]     (c) Because these plugs are not able to adjust in size through my experience it is impossible to plug a sewer lateral.  
         [0000]     (d) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter sewer line much more efficient by just poisoning the area that needs to be poisoned  
         [0009]     (e) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by savings of the cost on poison that can cost from $500.00 and more to poison a 100 ft main sewer line when an area of less then a foot of line was needed to be poisoned.  
         [0010]     (f) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient by saving on the cost of the poison all root problemed lines can be poisoned, through my experience because of the cost the poison just a very small percentage of root problemed lines are treated and the rest is maintained by mechanical mean. But because there is no retardation on the root growth sewer spill have many times accrued because the roots continue to grow.  
         [0011]     (g) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient by savings of the cost on labor that can be costly when a 100 ft main sewer line is poisoned when an area of less then a foot of line was needed to be poisoned.  
         [0012]     (h) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by retarding root growth or killing of the roots preventive maintenance schedules will be extended, rather then returning to a problemed line every six months to a year, eliminating the problem rather then maintaining it save a tremendous amount of money.  
         [0000]     (i) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by eliminating the roots in the sewer lines the chances of a sewer spill lessens.  
         [0013]     (j) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by lessening sewer spills law suits from the Environmental Protection Agency are more likely to lessen also, saving Sanitary Districts thousands of dollars.  
         [0014]     (k) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by eliminating the root growth in sewer lines also eliminates transporting of heavy equipment that have injured a tremendous amount of workers can be lessened.  
         [0015]     (l) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, basically by eliminating root growth in the sewer system, the injury of workers law suits, cost of poisoning of roots, closing of rivers, lakes, beaches, water ways, endangerment of plants, animals, aquatic life, our water supply are all lessened.  
         [0000]     (m) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by eliminating sewer spills basically protects our environment.  
         [0000]     (x) By using my invention, it will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer, system much more efficient, by  
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0016]     In accordance with the present sewer plug, a sewer plug that will deflate to a minimal size in diameter allowing a inflatable sewer plug to enter and travel thru a sewer pipe smaller in diameter than the pipe needing to be plugged and be able to plug a pipe of greater size in diameter. To provide a sewer plug that will be able to poison sewer laterals by holding back the foam of the root poison in sewer laterals. Nevertheless provide a sewer plug that will help prevent roots from plants and trees from entering sewer lines that causes sewer spills. Basically prevent the closing of streams, rivers, lakes, beaches, and prevent endangerment of our wildlife such as plants, animals, aquatic life and our water supply and protecting our environment.  
       OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES  
       [0017]     Besides the objects and advantages of the inflatable sewer plug as described in the above patent, several objects and advantages of the present invention are: 
        (a) to provide a system that is portable, that can be transportable to areas of all root intrusion areas.     (b) to provide a system that will, enter a pipe of much size in diameter and plug a pipe of much greater size.     (c) to provide a system that will, plug a sewer lateral, as well as a main sewer line.     (d) to provide a system that will, make poisoning of roots that enter sewer line much more efficient by just poisoning the area that needs to be poisoned     (e) to provide a system that will, make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by savings of the cost on poison that can cost from $500.00 and more to poison a 100 ft main sewer line when an area of less then a few feet of line was needed to be poisoned.     (f) to provide a system that will, make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient by saving on the cost of the poison all root problem lines can be poisoned.     (g) to provide a system plug that will, make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient by savings of the cost on labor that can be costly when a 100 ft main sewer line is poisoned when an area of less then a foot of line was needed to be poisoned.     (h) to provide a system that will, make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by retarding root growth or killing of the roots, preventive maintenance schedules will be extended, rather then returning to a problem line every six months to a year, eliminating the problem rather then maintaining it saves a tremendous amount of money.     (i) to provide a system that will, make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by eliminating the roots in the sewer lines the chances of a sewer spill lessens.     (j) to provide a system that will, will make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by lessening sewer spills law suits from the Environmental Protection Agency are more likely to lessen also, saving Sanitary Districts thousands of dollars.     (k) to provide a system that will, make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by eliminating the root growth in sewer lines also eliminates transporting of heavy equipment that have injured a tremendous amount of workers can be lessened.     (l) to provide a system that will, make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, basically by eliminating root growth in the sewer system, the injury of workers law suits, cost of poisoning of roots, closing of rivers, lakes, beaches, water ways, endangerment of plants, animals, aquatic life, our water supply are all lessened.     (m) to provide a sewer plug that will, make poisoning of roots that enter the sewer system much more efficient, by eliminating sewer spills we basically protects our environment.        
 
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0031]      FIG. 1  shows a complete view of the portable one man root poisoning system for sewers.  
         [0032]      FIG. 2  shows a portable air tank with the manifold and air line connections.  
         [0033]      FIG. 3  shows a portable water tank with a air line connection producing air presser in tank and forcing water out of the portable water tank caused be air presser.  
         [0034]      FIG. 4  shows a air line with male and female connection and distant marker on air line.  
         [0035]      FIG. 5  shows a male connection with connection mean to a air line, with a safety stiffen line.  
         [0036]      FIG. 6  shows a female connection with connection mean to a air line, with a safety stiffen line.  
         [0037]      FIG. 7  shows a rear bladder plug assembly with expandable plug assembly.  
         [0038]      FIG. 8  shows a front sled assembly with expandable plug assembly.  
         [0039]      FIG. 9  shows an expandable plug with connection to rear plug and front sled.  
         [0040]      FIG. 10  shows a view of the expandable plug with a protective braking bag with a bag zipper a elastic strap a adjustable strap and bag clamp.  
         [0041]      FIG. 11  shows a view of the expandable plug with a protective braking bag with a bag zipper a elastic strap a adjustable strap and bag clamp, and the adjustable strap connector, inflated.  
         [0042]      FIG. 12  shows a complete view of the outer section of the applicator with poison applied.  
         [0043]      FIG. 13  shows a rear view of the applicator mounted to the transportable reel.  
         [0044]      FIG. 14  shows a inner view of the applicator tank.  
         [0045]      FIG. 15  shows a view of a split fitting that divides one source water into two.  
         [0046]      FIG. 16  shows a view of a connection to a source of water under presser.  
         [0047]      FIG. 17  shows a view of the water line to applicator and to a wash line with nozzle.  
         [0048]      FIG. 18  shows a connection of a air line distant counter connected to the transportable reel, the connection of the air line from the manifold to the transportable reel and the connection from reel to the air line.  
         [0049]      FIG. 19  shows a view of the expandable plug that has entered the cleanout passed through the lateral, entered the main sewer line down stream of the root problem area, with roots intrusion inflated and the application of poison applied from applicator.  
                                         Reference Numeral In Drawing                                1   manifold       3   air line from reel to expandable plug       5   applicator       7   expanble plug       9   portable air tank       11   transportable reel       13   reel handle       15   reel wheel       17   portable water tank       19   air tank presser gauge       21   air tank safety release valve       23   air tank fill valve       25   air tank shut off valve       27   air tank manifold       29   manifold connection       31   air line regulator       33   air line fill valve       35   air line air flow meter       37   air line air presser gauge       39   air line air presser release valve       41   dummy plug       43   air line from manifold to reel       45   water tank regulator       47   water tank air fill valve       49   water tank air flow meter       51   water tank air presser gauge       53   water tank air presser release valve       55   air line from manifold to water tank       57   air tank mounting bracket to reel       59   water for activating root poison       61   water line from water tank applicator       63   water tank fill cap       65   air and water line mount to water tank       67   water tank mounting bracket to reel       69   air line distant counter       71   female swivel air line connector       75   male air line connector       77   distant markers       79   ferrule       81   sleeve       83   safety stiffening cable       85   air line protective skin       87   open end female connector       89   rear bladder plug body       91   rear bladder plug       93   rear expandable plug sled       95   front sled body       97   front bladder plug       99   plug aperture       101   safety cable washer       103   front sled       105   expandable bladder       107   non-expandable bladder sleeve       109   bladder clamp       111   expandable plug braking and protective bag       113   bag zipper       115   elastic strap       117   adjustable strap       119   adjustable strap connector       123   applicator tank lid       125   applicator tank window       127   measurement of volume       129   applicator tank body       131   applicator tank funnel       133   tank connection to applicator       135   applicator connection to tank       137   applicator body       139   applicator connection to       141   applicator extension body       145   extension connection to applicator       147   extension to applicator mixer       149   applicator mixer       151   mixer connection to extension       153   applicator mount to transportable reel       155   multiple mounting brackets       157   cone sheild       159   chemical root control system (ROOTX)       161   holding screen       163   applicator tee fitting       165   upward facing nozzle       167   downward facing nozzle       169   fitting connection to tee fitting       171   stream of water       173   activating poison       175   female connector for connection to garden hose       177   tee fitting       179   water shut on/off valve       181   wash line       183   wash line shut on/off valve       185   wash line adjustable spray nozzle       186   expandable plug air line       187   sealant       189   air presser release manifold       191   cleanout       193   sewer lateral       195   main sewer line                    
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0050]     Provisional Application Filling date: Nov. 15, 2003. Provisional Application No. 60/520,125.A A Portable One Man Root Poisoning System For Sewers is illustrated in FIG. ( 1 ). The Portable one man root poisoning system for sewers consist of a complete transportable system comprising a transportable reel, carriage, cart, etc.  11 , for winding and holding of a air line, air hose, air tube, etc,  3  as shown in FIG. ( 1 ). The transportable reel  11 , consist of a reel handle, control arm, handle bar, etc.  13 , a wheel, tire, transporting means, etc  15 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 1 ) a multiple mounting brackets, mounting hooks, etc,  155 , is illustrated in FIG. ( 13 ) A air line distant counter  69 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 18 ). A portable air tank, air compressor, air pump, etc  9 , having a air tank mounting bracket to reel  57 , means for connection to the transportable reel  11 , is illustrated in FIG. ( 2 ). The portable air tank  9 , consisting of a manifold  1 , is illustrated in FIG. ( 2 ). The manifold  1 , having a air line, air hose, etc,  43 , to the transportable reel  11 , is illustrated in FIG. ( 2 ) and FIG. ( 18 ). The airline  3 , consist of a expandable plug, balloon, stopper, etc,  7 , is illustrated in FIG. ( 1 ). Manifold  1 , consist of a second air line, air hose etc  55 , from manifold to a portable water tank, water drum, water barrel, etc,  17 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 2 ) and FIG. ( 3 ). The water tank  17 , also having mounting means for connection to the transportable reel  11 , is illustrated in FIG. ( 3 ). The water tank  17 , having a water line, water hose, etc,  61 , is illustrated in FIG. ( 3 ) consist of a applicator, mixer, processor, etc,  5 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 12 ). The portable air tank  9 , and portable water tank  17 , that can be purchased from a variety of manufactures, is first mounted to the portable reel  11 , The portable air tank  9 , consist of a air tank manifold  27 , a air tank fill valve  23 , a air tank shut off valve  25 , a air tank safety release valve  21 , and a air tank presser gauge  19 . A manifold connection  29 , is connected to the air tank manifold  27 , and manifold  1 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 2 ). The manifold  1 , having an inlet for air coming from the portable tank  9 , and two outlets, first outlet is adjoined to a air line regulator  31 , the other to a water tank regulator  45 . The air line regulator  31 , is connected to the manifold  1 , a air line fill valve  33 , connected to the air line regulator  45 , a air line air flow meter  35 , is connected to the air line fill valve  33 , A air line presser gauge  37 , is connected to the an air line air flow meter  35 , a air line air-presser release valve manifold  189 , is connected to the air line air flow meter  35 , a air presser release valve manifold  189 , has three outlets one for a connection to an air line air presser release valve  39 , a dummy plug  41 , and one to a the air line from manifold to reel  43 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 2 ) and FIG. ( 18 ).  
         [0051]     The air line  3 , connected to transportable reel  11 , consist of a durable and flexible hose made Of nylon, rubber, plastic, fiber optics, etc,  3 , which protected by a air line protective skin  85 , is made of a durable material that will glide thru sewer pipes with minimal friction such as POLY-E which can be purchased by United States plastic corp. and other manufactures to protect the air line  3 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 5 ) and FIG. ( 6 ), from abrasion&#39;s. A female swivel air line connector  71 , is connected to the air line  3 , using a ferrule  79 , the ferrule  79 , is connected by crimping air line  3 , to a female swivel air line connector  71 , A safety stiffening cable  83 , made of a stainless steal cable, plastic, fiber glass, etc, as illustrated in FIG. ( 6 ), is inserted thru air line  3 , and the female swivel air line connector  71 , at one end a male air line connector  75 , the safety stiffening cable  83 , is thinned out by removing outer strands of the safety stiffening cable  83 , on both ends as illustrated in FIG. ( 5 ) and illustrated in FIG. ( 6 ). A sleeve  81 , is attach to the core of safety cable  83 , As illustrated in FIG. ( 5 ) and FIG. ( 6 ). The sleeve  81 , is connected by crimping, welding, etc, the sleeve  81 , to the safety stiffening cable  83 , at both ends as illustrated in FIG. ( 5 ) and FIG. ( 6 ). The air line  3 , also consist a distant marker  77 . as illustrated in FIG. ( 4 ). The air line  3 , is connected to a expandable plug air line  186 , expandable plug, balloon, stopper, brake, etc  7 . is illustrated in FIG. ( 7 ), the expandable plug air line  186 , consist of a expandable plug air line, air hose, air line, etc,  186 . The expandable plug air line  186 , consist of a rear bladder plug, etc,  91 , a rear bladder plug body, plug base, etc,  89 , a rear expandable plug sled, plug slide, etc,  93 , made of a rigid, smooth, light, durable, material such as a plastic (Poly-Vinyl-Clorite) metal, etc, as illustrated in FIG. ( 7 ). The rear bladder plug,  89 , is assembled by first boring the rear expandable plug sled  93 , to a diameter large enough to allow the expandable plug air line  186 , pass thru the rear expandable plug sled  93 , rear bladder plug body,  89 , also has a diameter large enough to allow the expandable plug air line  186 , to pass thru the rear bladder plug body,  89 . The rear expandable plug sled  93 , is connected to the rear bladder plug body,  89  by cleaning and gluing using P.V.C cement, etc. The expandable plug air line  186 , is inserted thru The rear expandable plug sled  93 , and the rear bladder plug body,  89 . The male air line connector  75 , is connected to the air line  3 , using the ferrule  79 , the rear bladder plug  91 , is bored and tapped to a diameter with threads so the male air line connector  75 , can be screwed to the rear bladder plug  91 , a sealant, glue, etc,  187  is applied to the male air line connector  75 , to keep air from exiting the expandable plug  7 . The air line  3 , is then connected to the rear bladder plug  91 , by screwing the male air line connector  75 , to the rear bladder plug  91 . The rear expandable plug sled  93 , and the rear bladder plug body,  89 , is then connected to the rear bladder plug  91 , by using PVC glue. The air line protective skin  85 , is slipped over The expandable plug air line  186 , and the female swivel air line connector  71 , is then connected to the expandable plug air line  186 , using the ferrule  79 . The safety stiffening cable is installed in the same manner as the air line from reel to expandable plug  3 , using the ferrule  79 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 7 ). The expandable plug  7 , also consist of a front sled as illustrated in FIG. ( 8 ). The front sled as illustrated in FIG. ( 8 ), consist of a front sled body, etc,  95 , a front bladder plug, etc,  97 , a front sled, etc,  103 , all, made of a rigid, smooth, light, durable, material such as plastic (Poly-Vinyl-Clorite) metal, etc, as illustrated in FIG. ( 8 ). The front bladder plug, etc,  97 , consist of a aperture, hole, etc,  99 , to allow a safety stiffening cable  83 , to connect to the front bladder plug,  97 . The front bladder plug,  97 , the front sled body,  95 , by using PVC glue. the safety stiffening cable  83 , is inserted thru a aperture  99 , a safety cable washer, ring, etc,  101 , is slipped over the safety stiffening cable  83 , and the sleeve  81 , is connected to stiffening cable  83 , by crimping. The front sled body,  95 , is connected to the front bladder plug,  97 , by cleaning and gluing using P.V.C cement, front sled,  103 , is connected to The front sled body,  95 , by cleaning and gluing using P.V.C cement. A open end female connector  87 , is connected to stiffening cable  83 , the sleeve  81 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 8 ). A non-expandable bladder sleeve, tube, etc,  107 , is connected to a expandable bladder, sleeve, etc,  105 , is made of a expandable, flexible, retractable, material such as a firm surgical rubber, rubber, plastic etc,  105 , at both ends as illustrated in FIG. ( 9 ). The expandable bladder,  105 , is connected to the front bladder plug,  97 , using a bladder clamp, zip tie,  109 , the open end female connector  87 , is connected to the male air line connector  75 , of the expandable plug air line  186 , the other end of The expandable bladder,  105 , is then connected to the rear bladder plug  91 , using the bladder clamp,  109 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 9 ). A expandable plug braking and protective bag, jacket, etc,  111 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 10 ). The expandable plug braking and protective bag,  111 , is made of a non stretchable material such nylon, canvas, etc. The expandable plug braking and protective bag,  111 , consists of a bag zipper, Velcro, snaps, etc,  113 , a stretchable retractable trap, made of elastic, rubber, etc,  115 , a adjustable strap, sleeve, etc,  117 , made of a non stretchable material such as nylon, canvas, etc,  117 . The adjustable strap  117 , consists of a adjustable strap connector, snap, Velcro, etc,  119 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 10 ). The expandable plug braking and protective bag,  111 , is connected to and the rear bladder plug body,  89 , and the front sled body,  95 , by wrapping the expandable plug braking and protective bag,  111 , around expandable bladder  105 , a connecting both ends with bag zipper,  113 , The adjustable strap  117 , is connected by using a adjustable strap connector  119 , expandable plug braking and protective bag,  111 , is connected rear bladder plug body  89 , at one end using a bag clamp, zip tie etc,  121 , and The front sled body,  95 , at the other end using the bag clamp  121 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 10 ).  
         [0052]     Referring back to manifold  1 , the second outlet of manifold  1 , is adjoined to a water tank regulator  45 , a water tank air fill valve  47 , is connected to the water tank regulator  45 , a water tank air flow meter  49 , is connected to the water tank air fill valve  47 , a water tank air presser gauge  51 , is connected to the water tank air flow meter  49 , the air presser release valve manifold  189 , is connected to the water tank air presser gauge  51 , a water tank air presser release valve  53 , is connected the air presser release valve manifold  189 , a air line from manifold to water tank  55 , is connected to the air presser release valve manifold  189 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 2 ). The air line from manifold to water tank  55 , is connected to a air and water line mount to water tank  65 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 3 ). The portable water tank  17 , also consist of a water tank mouth  63 , a water tank mouth, a mounting brackets to reel  67 , and a water from water tank to applicator  61 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 3 ). The water line from water tank to applicator  61 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 3 ) FIG. ( 12 ) and FIG. ( 17 ), consist of a female connection for connection to a garden hose  175 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 16 ). a tee fitting  177 , is connected to the water line from water tank to applicator  61 . The tee fitting  177 , consist first of the water line from water tank to applicator  61 , also consist of a water shut on/off valve  179 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 15 ). The water line from water tank to applicator  61 , is then connected to the applicator  5 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 12 ) and FIG. ( 14 ). The tee fitting  177 , consist secondly of a wash line  181 , and also includes a wash line shut on/off valve  183 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 17 ), and a wash line adjustable spray nozzle  185 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 17 ).  
         [0053]     Referring back to the water line from water tank to applicator  61 , is connected to the applicator  5 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 14 ). The applicator  5 , consist of a applicator tank body  129 , a applicator tank funnel  131 , a tank connection to applicator  133 , a applicator body  137 , a applicator extension body  141 , and applicator tank lid  123 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 12 ), is made of a ridgid material such as plastic, PVC (Poly-Vinly-Clorite), ABS (Aciryalonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene), metals and other plastics. The applicator tank body  129 , consist of a applicator tank window  125 , a measurement of volume  127 , a applicator mount to transportable reel  153 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 12 ) and FIG. ( 18 ). The applicator tank body  129 , also consist of a cone shaped shield  157 , made of a ridgid material such as a plastic, metal, etc, is connected to inner side of applicator tank body  129 , adhesive, rivet, screw, etc, as illustrated in FIG. ( 13 ). The applicator tank body  129 , is connected to the applicator tank funnel  131 , by cleaning and gluing using plastic cement, etc, A holding screen  161 , is connected by placing the holding screen  161 , between the applicator tank funnel  131 , a tank connection to applicator  133 , while connecting the applicator tank funnel  131 , and tank connection to applicator  133 , by cleaning and gluing using plasitic cement, etc, as illustrated in FIG. ( 14 ).  
         [0054]     The applicator body  137 , consist of a applicator connection to tank  135 , and applicator connection to extension  139 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 14 ). The applicator body  137 , also consist of a applicator tee fitting  163 . A upward facing adjustable nozzle  165 , and a downward facing adjustable nozzle  167 , is connected to the applicator tee fitting  163 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 14 ). The applicator tee fitting  163 , is then connected to the applicator body  137 , by drilling The applicator body  137 , and connecting the applicator tee fitting  163 , to a fitting connection  169 , connected to the water line from water tank to applicator  61 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 14 ) by tightening then gluing.  
         [0055]     The applicator extension body  141 , also consist of a extension connection to applicator  145 , and a extension connection to applicator mixer  147 . A applicator mixer  149 , is connected to a mixer connection to extension  151 , using adhesives, rivets, screws, etc. as illustrated in FIG. ( 12 ).  
         [0000]     Description of the Operation  
         [0056]     The advantage of using the Portable one man root poisoning system for sewers is to send a plug into a pipe small then the pipe intended to be plugged so root poisoning procedures can be performed in a more efficient method. My invention is fully assembled as shown in FIG. ( 1 ).  
         [0057]     The invention is first prepped by filling the air tank  9 , with compressed air using air tank fill valve  23 , air tank shut off valve  25 , used to preserve air pressure in the portable air tank  9 . The air tank presser gauge  19 , measures the air presser in the air tank  9 , The safety relief valve  21 , is used if the air tank  9 , is filled more then the manufactures recommended air pressure. The portable water tank  17 , is filled with water as illustrated in FIG. ( 2 ). The applicator tank  129 , is also filled with a chemical root control system  159 , such as ROOTX, which can be purchased at www.navo.com/Chem/ROOTX.html as illustrated in FIG. ( 159 ).  
         [0058]     As maintenance procedures are performed in the sewer system such rodding. Rodding is similar to what a plumber calls snaking but mush larger in size. Once rods encounter roots in the sewer system a measurement is taken of the length of rods that entered the sewer. The roots are removed by cutting. The measurement is recorded, for the first application a sewer camera is used to find the exact location of the root problem area in the sewer pipe. Rather then sending the camera the same route as the rods, the camera can be sent though a cleanout closest up stream of the problem area. (For example: if problem area is 175 ft. down stream from sewer manhole that the rods entered and each property is 50 ft. in width the camera should be sent though the cleanout connected to the sewer lateral closest up stream from problem area. Which would most likely be the cleanout of the third property down stream of the problem area). Once the camera locates roots another measurement is taken. Although roots have been cut it is almost impossible to eliminate all traces where root intrusion accrued, most likely a joint or crack of pipe. The distant the camera traveled to reach problem area is recorded for present and future use,  
         [0059]     Once problem area is recorded, camera is removed and my invention is ready for application. The Portable one man root poisoning system is transported to the ideal cleanout using reel handle  13 , and reels  15 , be pulling reel handle  13 , toward the direction of reel wheel  15 , and rolling. The expandable plug  7 , is inserted though cleanout, using the air line from reel to expandable plug  3 , pushing the expandable plug  7 , to the desired distance using the air line distant counter  69 , or the distant markers  77 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 4 ) and FIG. ( 19 ), the distant markers  77 , is to view distance at cleanout rather at a distance using the air line distant counter  69 , and an extra insurance of distance of the expandable plug  7 , in pipe. Once at the desired distance the air line regulator  31 , regulates air presser sent to the expandable plug  7 , the air line fill valve  33 , fills the expandable plug  7 , the air line air flow meter  35 , regulates the volume of air passing though to the expandable plug  7 . The air line presser gauge  37 , regulates the amount of presser in the air line from reel to expandable plug  3 , to indicate that the expandable plug  7 , is inflated to its desired circumference according to gauge on the air line presser gauge  37 . The dummy plug  41 , is used as a insurance that the expandable plug  7 , is inflated to it&#39;s desired circumference. the air line from manifold to reel  43 , transfers air under presser to transportable reel  11 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 11 ) and FIG. ( 19 ). The transportable reel  11 , transfers air under presser to the air line from reel to expandable plug  3 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 18 ). The safety stiffening cable  83 , used for stiffening the air line from reel to expandable plug  3 , to travel a far distance with out coiling up in the sewer line and strength if the air line from reel to expandable plug  3 , may be caught by a obstacle, illustrated in FIG. ( 5 ) and FIG. ( 6 ) The sleeve  81 , prevents the safety stiffening cable  83 , from disconnecting the male air line connector  75 , and female swivel air line connector  71 , the female swivel air line connector  71 , allows the for connection and disconnection of the air line from reel to expandable plug  3 , with out rotating the air line from reel to expandable plug  3 . The expandable plug air line  186 , allows to change the expandable plug  7 , and giving the expandable plug  7 , a grace distance down stream of root problem as an insurance that the expandable plug  7 , is definitely down stream of the problem area. The rear bladder plug body  89 , is a base to connect the rear bladder plug  91 , and the rear expandable plug sled  93 . The rear expandable plug sled  93 , allows the expandable plug  7 , to be pulled back with no restriction as a sled. The rear bladder plug  91 , prevents the expandable bladder  105 , from disconnecting from the rear bladder plug body  89 , by using the bladder clamp  109 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 9 ) and FIG. ( 10 ). The safety stiffening cable  83 , is an insurance should the expandable plug  7 , be caught by an obstacle when retrieving the expandable plug  7 . The front sled body  95 , is a base to connect the front bladder plug  97 , and front sled  103 , the front bladder plug  97 , prevents the expandable bladder  105 , from disconnecting from the front bladder plug  97 , by using the bladder clamp  109 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 9 ). The open end female connector  87 , allows the change of the expandable bladder  105 , if damaged, while still using the rear bladder plug body  89 , and the front sled body  95 . As the expandable bladder  105 , inflates the expandable plug braking and protective bag  111 , brakes the expansion of the expandable bladder  105 , protects the expandable bladder  105 , from foreign objects known to be in the sewer system. The elastic strap  115 , reduces the circumference of the expandable plug braking and protective bag  111 , when the expandable bladder  105 , is deflated. the adjustable strap  117 , makes it allowable to make a quick adjustment on circumference of the expandable plug  7 , by shortening the adjustable strap  117 , using the adjustable strap connector  119 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 11 ) and FIG. ( 19 ). The bag zipper  113 , connects the both length ends of the expandable plug braking and protective bag  111 , to secure the expandable plug braking and protective bag  111 , around the expandable bladder  105 , the bag clamp  121 , secures the expandable plug braking and protective bag  111 , the rear bladder plug body  89 , and the front sled body  95 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 11 ).  
         [0060]     Referring back to the manifold  1 , the applicator  5 , is inserted into the cleanout  191 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 00000 ). the water tank regulator  45 , regulates air presser sent to the portable water tank  17 , the water tank air fill valve  47 , fills the portable water tank  17 , with compressed air the water tank air flow meter  49 , regulates the volume of air passing though to the portable water tank  17 , water tank air presser gauge  51 , regulates the amount of presser in the portable water tank  17 . The air line from manifold to water tank  55 , transfers air under presser to the portable water tank  17 , as the water presser builds in the portable water tank  17 , the water for activating root poison  59 , is forced out of the portable water tank  17 , as the water for activating root poison  59 , is forced though the water line from water tank to applicator  61 . as illustrated in FIG. ( 3 ), The female connector for connection to garden hose  175 , connects to a water source under presser such as a water line of a property. The portable water tank  17 , is used when water presser from water line of a property does not have enough presser to activate the process of the applicator  5 . The tee fitting  177 , having two outlets of water under presser exiting the tee fitting  177 , the first is having connection to the water line from water tank to applicator  61 . The water line from, water tank to applicator  61 , forces water though the water shut on/off valve  179 , to turn on and turn off water source to applicator  5  as illustrated in FIG. ( 15 ) and FIG. ( 17 ). the applicator tank body  129 , supplies the applicator body  137 , with the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , the cone shield  157 , is a second source of protection other than applicator tank lid  123 , that protects the operator from being sprayed by the mixer of water and the chemical as illustrated in FIG. ( 13 ). The applicator tank funnel  131 , funnels the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , though the applicator tank body  129 , to The holding screen  161 . as illustrated in FIG. ( 13 )  
         [0061]     The applicator tee fitting  163 , of the applicator  137 , forces water though the upward facing nozzle  165 , and downward facing nozzle  167 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 14 ). the upward facing nozzle  165 , starts the activation of the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , as it sprays the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , on the holding screen  161 . Once the water for activating root poison  59 , has contact with the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , it begins to foam the downward facing nozzle  167 , washes the activating chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , though the applicator  5 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 14 ). The applicator connection to tank  135 , and the tank connection to applicator  133 , allows the separation of the applicator tank  129 , and applicator  137 , for adjustment of the upward facing nozzle  165 . The applicator extension body  141 , is inserted into cleanout and serves as a base, as illustrated in FIG. ( 14 ). The extension connection to applicator  145 , allows the separation of the applicator extension body  141 , and the applicator  137 , for adjustment of the downward facing nozzle  167 . The applicator mixer  149 , speeds up the activation the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , the corrugated hose keeps the foam in the applicator mixer  149 , as the downward facing nozzle  167 , adds more water before dropping the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , the mixer connection to extension  151 , allows for disconnection from applicator extension  141 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 12 )  
         [0062]     Although the applicator mixer  149 , is mentioned the idea of my invention, the idea of my invention is to have the full maturity of the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , happen at location of the expandable plug  7 . The applicator mixer  149 , is mainly for roots located in the laterals. As the activating chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , drops from the applicator  5 , the wash line  181 , adds water to the cleanout which carries the foam of the activating chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , to main sewer line, and water flowing in the sewer carries the activating chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , to expandable plug  7 , once there the agitation of the water flowing under the expandable plug  7 . The expandable plug  7 , is buoyant because of the material used, and is never inflated to the diameter size of pipe being plugged, a quick adjustment can be made on the size of the expandable plug  7 , by adjusting the adjustable strap  117 , and the adjustable strap connector  119 , as illustrated in FIG. ( 19 ). The size of the expandable plug  7 , can be determined while camera locates problem, checking water level flowing through pipe. The dummy plug  41 , duplicates the size the expandable plug  7 , if not filling the expandable plug  7 , to its fullness is desired.  
         [0063]     The expandable plug  7 , is left a few minutes as recommended. Once the applicator tank window  125 , shows no sigh of the chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , and tank is empty, water shut on/off valve  179 , turned off, the applicator tank lid  123 , removed and the applicator  5 , is rinsed removing all chemical root control system (ROOIX)  159  using the wash line  181 , the applicator  5 , is removed from cleanout. The expandable plug  7 , is then pulled back while being rinsed and wound in transportable reel  11 , as far as possible while still inflated to pull back the fully activated chemical root control system (ROOTX)  159 , which will treat any root intrusion not identified by roots the rods or the camera. Then the expandable plug  7 , is deflated by using the air line air presser release valve  39 , and rinsed. The wash line shut on/off valve  183 , is turned off and air in the portable water tank  17 , is released by water tank air presser release valve  53 .  
         [0064]     The camera is sent once more to guaranty success of the application, chemical sticks to roots and pipe, data is recorded so camera is not needed for future application for that problem. The system can be used to check on root growth in the future more efficiently, rather then rod the 175 ft. or using the camera, a dry run is performed using the expandable plug  7 , the expandable plug  7 , taken to the distance of the problem inflated and pulled back if the expandable plug  7 , has resistance while being pulled back it would be time for another application if no resistance, retardation, or death of roots have accrued.  
         [0065]     While I shown and described in considerable detail what I consider to be the preferred form of my invention it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made in shape and arrangement of the parts of the device and that such details are not intended to limit the scope of the claims.