Plug assembly and a method for sealing a hole

摘要

A dual stage plug assembly 10 which provides a first sealing stage which is cooperatively provided by the insertion members 12, 14 (including the unexpanded portion 24) and a second sealing stage which is provided by selectively expandable member 24. The plug assembly 10 is selectively inserted into a hole, such as hole 80, which is formed in a tangible entity, such as basement wall 82, and the members 12 and 14 cooperates with member 24 to seal the hole 80, thereby preventing water and/or other liquid from entering and passing through the hole 80.

主权项

1) A method for sealing a hole in a wall through which water flows, said method comprising the steps of obtaining a member; placing water expandable material about a portion of said member; forcing the member into the hole, thereby causing the member to frictionally reside within the hole; and allowing said water to contact said material, thereby allowing the material to expand within the hole, whereby said expanded material and said member cooperatively seal said hole and prevent said water from flowing through said hole.