by Rebecca Walker — January 10, 2011—Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC (PRT), the parent of ACE DuraFlo Systems, LLC, announced it has been awarded patent #7858149 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
This patent is focused on ePIPE technology that provides an internal barrier coating and seals leaks in pipes while the pipes remain in-place, preventing leaks without having to use conventional repair and repiping methods. This patent covers pipes used to carry potable water, natural gas, fire sprinkler systems and drains.
The patented ePIPE process involves restoring pipes in-place, with an application of an epoxy barrier coating resulting in a restored epoxy lined piping system. ACE DuraFlo offers a complete permanent solution for pinhole leaks, epoxy lining, corrosion control and prevention of lead leaching from pipes for both commercial and residential piping systems. ePIPE service providers are located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information, see the Web site.
