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| 20080230136 | Fuel Hose - A fuel hose for a fuel pipeline in an motor vehicle has a multilayer structure including a resin barrier layer having low permeability to fuel, an outer rubber layer laminated on an outer side of the barrier layer and an inner rubber layer laminated on an inner side of the barrier layer and defining an inner surface layer of the fuel hose. The multilayer structure is formed throughout an entire length of the fuel hose. A rubber hardness of the inner rubber layer is higher than a rubber hardness of the outer rubber layer. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080230137 | HOSE FOR GASOHOL FUEL - A hose for gasohol fuel including an inner layer containing at least one selected from (A) to (D) below and an alcohol-cut off layer including a rubber composition containing a butyl rubber, a hydrated hydrotalcite compound, and a 1,8-diazabicyclo(5,4,0)undecene-7 salt (DBU salt): | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080257441 | Co-extruded plastic tubing - Two-layer tubing for housing an insert, comprising an extremely lubricious tubular inner layer and a tubular outer layer disposed radially outward of and surrounding the inner layer, wherein the co-efficient of friction of the inner layer is less than the co-efficient of friction of the outer layer. The outer layer consists essentially of a thermoplastic elastomer, preferably a polyolefin-based material, with a specific gravity averaging between about 0.91 and 0.97 g/cm | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080271804 | Flat-hose assembly for wound drainage system - A flat-hose assembly has a proximal end and a distal end adapted for use with a negative pressure wound drainage system. The flat-hose assembly comprises a top layer, a bottom layer, and a filter layer. The bottom layer forms an opening at the distal end of the flat-hose assembly to allow exudates of a wound to flow into the flat-hose assembly. The filter layer is disposed between the top layer and the bottom layer. The top and bottom layer form a seal area along a periphery of the top layer and the bottom layer to seal the filter layer therebetween. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090000684 | MULTI-LAYER HOSE - A multi-layer hose usable for a fuel hose of an automotive vehicle. The multi-layer hose includes an intermediate layer formed of a resin whose main component includes at least one of polyvinyl alcohol and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer. An outer layer is provided formed of rubber and disposed outside the intermediate layer. Additionally, an inner layer is provided formed of fluoroelastomer and disposed inside the intermediate layer to be laminated directly on the intermediate layer. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090000685 | MULTI-LAYER HOSE - A multi-layer hose usable for a fuel hose of an automotive vehicle. The multi-layer hose includes an intermediate layer formed of a resin whose main component includes polyester. An outer layer is provided formed of rubber and disposed outside the intermediate layer. Additionally, an inner layer is provided formed of fluoroelastomer and disposed inside the intermediate layer to be laminated directly on the intermediate layer. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090065084 | CROSS-LAMINATED PIPE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A pipe having a wall formed from a cross-laminated film, and a method of making such a pipe. The film is formed of first and second layers having respective first and second orientation directions, wherein an angle between each of the first and second orientation directions and a projection of a longitudinal axis of the pipe on the wall is selected to enhance the resistance of the pipe to circumferential and/or longitudinal strain due to internal fluid pressure. The angle between each of the first and second orientation directions and a projection of the axis on the wall may be substantially equal to the neutral bias angle. In some cases, the angle between each of the first and second orientation directions and the projection of the axis on the wall may be substantially equal to 59°±2°. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090065085 | COMPRESSED-AIR BRAKE LINE - A pipe, which comprises the following layers:
| 03-12-2009 |
| 20090101225 | THERMAL INSULATION OF FLEXIBLE PIPES - Flexible pipe body, a method of manufacturing flexible pipe body and a method of providing a flexible pipe are disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes a fluid retaining layer, at least one tensile armor layer, at least one extruded thermal insulation layer over an outermost one of the at least one tensile armor layers and an outer shield layer over the insulation layer. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090165880 | REFRIGERANT TRANSPORTATION HOSE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A refrigerant transportation hose includes an innermost layer primarily of a polyamide resin, a low-permeability layer provided on the outer periphery of the innermost layer and made of polyvinyl alcohol, and a rubber layer (including an inner rubber layer and an outer rubber layer) provided on the outer periphery of the low-permeability layer. The innermost layer is formed with a multiplicity of through holes each extending in a direction of thickness of the innermost layer. The refrigerant transportation hose is produced by: extruding a material of the inner layer in the form of a hose to form a hose element; pressing a roll with spikes mounted on the surface thereof against an outer peripheral surface of the hose element to form in the hose element the multiplicity of through holes each extending in a direction of thickness of the hose element; and forming the low-permeability layer and the rubber layer (including the inner rubber layer and the outer rubber layer) in sequential order on the outer periphery of the hose element. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090165881 | CATHETER SHAFT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a catheter assembly generally includes providing a catheter shaft having an outer layer and an inner reinforcing layer; removing at least a portion of the outer layer from a length of the distal end of the catheter shaft in order to expose a distal segment thereof; providing an inner jacket segment; axially engaging the inner jacket segment with an interior surface of the distal segment of the catheter shaft; providing an outer jacket segment around at least the exposed exterior region of the distal segment of the catheter shaft; and bonding the distal segment of the catheter shaft to the inner jacket segment and the outer jacket segment. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090188578 | MULTILAYER TUBE BASED ON A POLYAMIDE AND A FLUOROPOLYMER FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS - The present invention relates to a multilayer tube comprising, in its radial direction from the outside inwards: a polyamide outer layer (1); an inner layer (2) of a composition comprising, the total being 100%, 5 to 30% by weight of a blend (A) comprising: a polyethylene carrying epoxy functional groups, an impact modifier chosen from elastomers and very low-density polyethylenes, the said impact modifier being completely or partly functionalized; 95 to 70% by weight of a blend (B) comprising: a fluoropolymer (B1), a functionalized fluoropolymer (B2), the proportion of (B2) being between 1 and 80% by weight of (A)+(B), the layers being successive and adhering to one another in their respective contact region. The inner layer is the layer in contact with the fluid being transported. The layer (2) may be conductive. It is also possible to place a polyamide layer (3) beside the layer (2), which layer becomes the inner layer. The tube of the present invention has a very low permeability to petrol, particularly to hydrocarbons and to their additives, in particular alcohols such as methanol and ethanol, or even ethers such as MTBE or ITBE. These tubes also exhibit good resistance to fuels and to lubricating oils for engines. This tube exhibits very good mechanical properties at low temperature and at high temperature. The invention also relates to the use of these tubes for transporting petrol. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090205736 | Flexible hose of thermoplastic material free of liquid plasticizer agents - A flexible hose, particularly for transporting food liquids, comprising at least one outer protective layer ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090250134 | COMPOSITE PIPE HAVING NON-BONDED INTERNAL LINER, METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A composite pipe including an internal liner and at least one external layer made of a fiber reinforced consolidated thermoplastic material. A heat-resistant material mechanically separates the liner from the at least one external thermoplastic layer. The heat-resistant material forms a non-bonding barrier that is non-bonded to at least one of liner and the adjacent at least one thermoplastic layer. A method and an assembly for producing the composite pipe. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090272454 | MULTI-LAYERED FUEL TUBING - The invention describes a flexible tubular article for transport of volatile hydrocarbons comprising: (a) an inner layer of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU); (b) an intermediate polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) polymer or PVDF copolymer layer extruded in tubular form over the inner TPU layer, and (c) a TPU extruded in tubular form over the outside surface of the intermediate layer and being coextensive therewith. Optionally, a fourth outer layer is included and covers layer (c). The tubular articles of the invention have a maximum permeation rating of 15 g/m2/day under SAE J1737 test conditions. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090288728 | Multi-layer tube - A multi-layer tube of thermoplastic resin exhibiting barrier capacity, flexibility, transparency, kink resistance and chemical resistance especially used to transport and supply various types of liquids, which multi-layer tube realizes high steam barrier performance and excels co-extrusion forming performance. There is provided a multi-layer tube comprising at least a flexible elastomer layer, a fluoro resin layer excelling in steam barrier performance and chemical stability and an adhesive resin layer disposed for bonding the layers. This multi-layer tube can find application in medical use including fluid infusion or blood transfusion tubes, use in automobile including cleaning liquid or fuel liquid tubes and use in machine instruments including ink supply tubes of printer units provided in printer, various measuring equipments and observation equipments, etc. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090288729 | MULTI-LAYER HOSE - A multi-layer hose ( | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090301595 | MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURE BASED ON FLUORIDE POLYMER FUNCTIONALISED BY IRRADIATION AND PVC - The invention relates to a multi-layer structure including placed one against the other, at least one layer of fluoride polymer onto which at least one unsaturated monomer has been grafted by irradiation, and at least one layer of PVC. According to a 1 | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090314375 | POLYAMIDE-BASED ANTISTATIC MULTILAYER TUBE FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS - The present invention relates to a multilayer tube comprising, in succession in its radial direction from the outside inwards:
| 12-24-2009 |
| 20100084037 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR COATING PIPE - Compositions and methods for producing multi-layered plastic pipes are described. Some embodiments of the compositions comprise a cross-linkable polymer system (for example, based on either acrylate or epoxy chemistry), a photoinitiator, and one or more additives such as a pigment, an antioxidant, a light stabilizer, or other additive. In an exemplary method of producing a multi-layered plastic pipe, a base pipe, for example comprising cross-linked polyethylene, is conveyed through an oxidizing step in which at least the outer surface of the base pipe is oxidized, through a coating step in which a pre-polymer system is applied to the outer surface of the base pipe and through a curing step in which the pre-polymer is cured to form a layer of the pipe. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100101676 | Composite Tubing - The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of composite tubing having properties tailored to meet a wide variety of environmental and working conditions. Composite tubes disclosed herein may include one or more of the following layers: a internal liner, a composite layer, a thermal insulation layer, a crush resistant layer, a permeation barrier, buoyancy control layer, a pressure barrier layer, and a wear resistant layer. Grooves may be provided in one or more layers of the composite tube to provide increased axial permeability to the composite tube. A venting system, including vent paths, may be provided in the composite tube to vent fluid that may become trapped within the wall of the composite tube. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100108172 | MULTILAYER FLEXIBLE TUBING - A flexible tube includes a first layer comprising a polyolefin material having a flexural modulus of not greater than 150 MPa and includes a second layer directly bonded to and in direct contact with the first layer. The second layer comprising a blend of propylenic polymer and styrenic block copolymer. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100126617 | HIGH TEMPERATURE FIRE SLEEVE - A flexible hose for conveying fluids and suitable for high temperature environments, the hose comprising a core tube, a thermal insulating layer surrounding the core tube, a metal layer surrounding the thermal insulating layer, and a vented jacket surrounding the cover layer. The thermal insulating layer may be a fibrous material such as a silica fiber. The metal layer may also be a chemical resistant layer and be thermally stable up to at least about 550° F. The vented jacket may be a wire braid having interstices therein and formed from a corrosion resistant material. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100154916 | WRAPPABLE STYRENIC PIPE INSULATIONS - A wrappable, styrenic thermal insulation product for application to flexible, armoured pipe is in the form of an elongate tape of generally rectangular cross-section, optionally being provided with interlocking and/or overlapping portions so as to provide a continuous insulating layer when one or more layers of the tape are wound around the pipe. The interlocking and/or overlapping portions may be of various configurations. The tape is comprised of polystyrene or a styrene-based thermoplastic having high compressive creep resistance, high compressive strength and low thermal conductivity and may be foamed or unfoamed. A flexible, armoured pipe incorporates one or more layers of the wrappable, styrenic thermal insulation product between an outer armour layer and an outer polymeric sheath. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100186846 | Flexible HVAC duct and method of use - A flexible HVAC duct is made with a support structure-containing duct liner, insulation layer, and reinforcing layer-containing vapor barrier. At least the duct liner and vapor barrier are constructed of polymer materials that enable them to be placed in the same recycling stream once the flexible HVAC duct is removed from its installed location. The insulation layer can also be made of a polymer material compatible with that used for the duct liner and vapor barrier so that the entire duct can be recycled once removed. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100300570 | Hose - A hose comprising a tubular body of flexible material arranged between inner and outer gripping members, wherein at least one of the gripping members is made of a material, especially a composite material, which expands on cooling. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100300571 | Low-Permeation Flexible Fuel Hose - A flexible hose or a tubing having a barrier layer of polyamide 6 having branched molecular structure and an impact modifier, and/or a flexural modulus of 1 to 2 GPa and a tensile elongation of 100% or more. The hose may have additional layers such as an inner tube, an outer cover, a textile or wire reinforcement, or the like. Permeability to ethanol- and methanol-containing fuels is very low. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100326558 | FLEXIBLE PIPE FOR CONVEYING HYDROCARBONS IN DEEP WATER - A subsea flexible pipe, including an internal sealing sheath ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110017338 | ALUMINUM FOIL BASED HOSE - An ultra low permeability fluid member for conveying a fluid (e.g., a hose, tube, etc.) having a metal vapor barrier layer ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110023988 | Flexible hose for high pressures and temperatures including a charge-air hose and a cooling-water hose - A flexible hose ( | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110030832 | ADHESIVE BACKED DUCTS FOR CABLING APPLICATIONS - A duct for distributing one or more communication lines comprises an elongated body having a length and a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein, the conduit portion containing one or more communication lines. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise adjacent the elongated body to mount the duct to a mounting surface. The duct also includes an adhesive layer disposed on a bottom surface of the flange. The duct may further include a strength member extending lengthwise with the flange. The strength member may be disposed between the bottom surface and the adhesive layer or within the conduit. The duct may include an open slot in the top to allow for insertion and removal of the communication line. The duct may also be configured such that the conduit portion is attached to the flange structure via a thin web of material having a thickness such that upon modest application of a peeling force, a segment of the conduit portion is detachable from the flange structure. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110041943 | TRANSFER HOSE WITH MULTIPLE LAY LINES - A transfer hose with two or more lay lines located on the exterior layer of the transfer hose. The lay lines run longitudinally down the length of the hose and are preferably placed at various points along various axes, spread around the outer circumference of the transfer hose. Each lay line may or may not be equidistant from the next lay line. The lay lines include the ability to be marked with a date and/or time of placement in the current position, to allow for the hose to be laid straight and then rotated from one lay line to the next lay line. Rotation of the hose occurs after a predetermined amount of time has passed. The consistent rotation prevents one area of the interior of the hose from breaking down or wearing out from the abrasive slurry being carried inside before any other portion of the hose. The method of rotation allows the entire length and circumference of the hose to be used equally. This method and process of incremental rotation extends the life of the hose life. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110067776 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A REINFORCEMENT ELEMENT FOR A FLEXIBLE PIPELINE - For use in the manufacture of reinforcement layers for flexible pipes which are capable of absorbing compressive or tensile forces, and which are used for the transport of oil and gas, a thermoplastic material is applied to a strength-imparting layer. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110088804 | FUEL HOSE - A fuel hose ( | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110100499 | FLEXIBLE PIPE WITH IN-BUILT END PIECES - This flexible pipe comprises a versatile and flexible tubular body (PP) which comprises, from the outside toward the inside, a pressure arch ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110139288 | METHOD FOR INSERT MOLDING BENDABLE POSITION-RETAINING TUBING - A hollow conduit and process for manufacturing therefor which includes steps of extruding a first polymer conduit; cutting said conduit to a pre-determined length; inserting said length into a split mold having a cavity defined therein; inserting at least one flexible position retaining means into said mold; injection molding at least one overmolded polymer onto said plastic conduit and at least partially onto said position retaining means to form a position retaining tube, wherein a portion of the length of said position retaining means is completely embedded within said overmolded polymer and a portion of the length is not embedded within said overmolded polymer; and opening said mold and removing said position retaining tube. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146828 | Flexible duct and means of production - A helically formed flexible duct primarily directed to applications in ducted heating, ventilating and air conditioning, of three dimensions including a predetermined length, an inner diameter reinforced with a helically laminated wire member between self laminating substrate, an outwardly radial compartment formation constructed with strip portions of substrate material which form gaps to accommodate outwardly expanding radial dimensions and containing an insulating member, and an outer covering member delivered to a larger radial circumference at an applied circumferential speed exceeding the circumferential speed of the inner diameter substrate tube formation rate. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110146829 | GARDEN HOSE WITH BACKBONE - An improved garden hose including an elongated generally cylindrical inner core being made of a first material, the inner core having an integrally formed backbone being made of a second material. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155274 | DETACHABLE TRANSFER CONDUIT - A disconnect transfer conduit comprising flexible tubing; a deformable sleeve surrounding a portion of the flexible tubing; wherein the sleeve is attached to the flexible tubing and is formed of a material having plasticity such that pressure applied to the sleeve causes the sleeve to deform about and seal the flexible tubing and upon continued application of pressure to the sleeve, the sleeve and flexible tubing are cut and the sleeve retains a deformed shape substantially sealing the tubing. Also provided is a method of sealing flexible tubing comprising applying pressure to a sleeve attached to flexible tubing to deform the sleeve and seal the tubing; wherein, applying further pressure to the sleeve to cut the sleeve and tubing, thereby leaving the tubing substantially sealed where cut. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110209792 | ROBUST PRECONDITIONED AIR HOSE - A preconditioned air hose includes an abrasion-resistant external layer made of robust nylon, an insulating layer, and an inner layer. The robust external layer protects the air hose from wear and degradation due to abrasion. The external layer may be made of a fabric with an abrasion resistance of at least 22,000 cycles to failure as measured using the ASTM D 3884 standard. This external layer fabric may be composed of filaments having a linear density of about 1,000 denier. The external layer fabric may weigh about 10.8 ounces per square yard. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110214773 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RUBBER HOSE REINFORCED BY STEEL CORDS, AND RUBBER HOSE REINFORCED BY STEEL CORDS - A method of manufacturing a rubber hose reinforced by a plurality of helically arranged steel cords is provided. The rubber hose includes an inner tube, an outer tube, and a laminated reinforcing layer between the inner and outer tubes. The reinforcing layer is formed by laminating unit layers on each other. A composite strip material is formed by embedding a plurality of reinforcing steel cords in an unvulcanized rubber strip so as to extend in the longitudinal direction thereof. The strip material is wound around the inner tube and vulcanized. The unit layers are formed from the composite strip material having a single continuous form, and each layer is formed by alternately repeating a winding pass forming step for winding the composite strip material in a first direction and a winding pass forming step for winding the composite strip material in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110220236 | TWO-LAYERED PLASTIC TUBING PIECE FOR PRESSURIZED FLUID CONDUITS - The invention relates to a two-layered plastic tubing piece for pressurized fluid conduits comprising an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is formed from a first mixture comprising an elastomeric co-polyolefin or a blend of a partially crystalline polyolefin and a synthetic olefin rubber, as well as a homopolyamide. The outer layer is formed from a second mixture comprising a homopolyamide. According to the invention, both mixtures of the inner layer and the outer layer comprise the same homopolyamide wherein an impact modifier from the class of acid-modified ethylene-α-olefin copolymers is added to each of these mixtures and wherein the homopolyamide has a melting point of above 200° C. and has an average of at least 8 C atoms per monomer unit. The two-layered plastic tubing piece according to the invention is preferably formed as a fluid conduit for automobiles, in particular as a cooling line for automobiles. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110226375 | Low-Permeation Flexible Fuel Hose - A flexible hose or a tubing having a barrier layer of polyamide 6 having an impact modifier, and/or branched molecular structure, a flexural modulus of 1 to 2 GPa and/or a tensile elongation of 100% or more. The hose may have additional layers such as an HNBR rubber inner tube, an EVM/CPE rubber blend outer cover, a textile or wire reinforcement, or the like. Permeability to ethanol- and methanol-containing fuels is very low. Permeability to B20 biofuels is very low. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110232797 | FLEXIBLE SHORT PIPE HAVING SHOCK ABSORBING FUNCTION - Disclosed herein is a flexible short pipe having a shock absorbing function. The flexible short pipe has flexibility so as to absorb shocks generated in the longitudinal direction of a lifting pipe (or flexible pipe) and have resistance to a bending load or a torsional load when being wound around a roller. The flexible short pipe includes flanges provided at upper and lower ends thereof to be coupled to a unit lifting pipe or flexible pipe. An inner layer has a curved shape and is provided between the upper and lower flanges to allow slurry, lifted up or discharged by a lifting pump, to flow along the inner layer. An outer layer has a curved shape and surrounds the inner layer. A shock absorbing means is positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer, and absorbs longitudinal force and bending force. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110247714 | FLEXIBLE, PRESSURE-RESISTANT AND OIL-RESISTANT HOSE - A flexible, pressure-resistant and oil-resistant hose having excellent durability and pressure-resistant properties, light in weight, and low in cost. A flexible, pressure-resistant and oil-resistant hose provided with a soft body section ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110290363 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITION - A fuel hose including a laminated article having: a layer including a thermoplastic polymer composition which includes a fluororesin (A) including a fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer (a) and a crosslinked fluororubber (B) including a fluororubber (b) that has been at least partially crosslinked. The fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer (a), the at least partially crosslinked fluororubber (b) and a weight ratio of the fluororesin (A) to the crosslinked fluororubber (B) are as defined herein. A fuel permeation coefficient and a tensile modulus of elasticity of a molded article including the thermoplastic polymer composition is not more than 20 g·mm/m | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110297268 | REINFORCED HOSE ASSEMBLY - A reinforced hose assembly includes tubular inner layers with a uniform interior radial surface and an exterior radial surface. The tubular inner layer defines a longitudinal axis along a length thereof and comprises a first fluorocarbon polymer. The reinforced hose assembly also includes a bonding layer comprising a second fluorocarbon polymer. The bonding layer is disposed about the exterior radial surface of the tubular inner layer. The reinforced hose assembly also includes a reinforcing element comprising the second fluorocarbon polymer, attached to bonding layer and helically disposed about the tubular inner layer at a predetermined helical pitch measured relative to the longitudinal axis of the tubular inner layer. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110303318 | Pipe for the Air Intake Circuit of a Motor Vehicle Engine, and Circuit Incorporating the Same - The present invention relates to a pipe usable for an air intake circuit of a motor vehicle engine, and to this air intake circuit in particular for the intake of air at the outlet of a turbocompressor that comprises at least one such pipe. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110315263 | FLEXIBLE COMPOSITE PIPE - A flexible composite pipe useful in off-shore oil and gas well operations is provided which contains at least one polymer layer such as an internal pressure sheath, an intermediate sheath, an anti-wear layer and/or an outer sheath, wherein the polymer layer is formed using a polyetherketoneketone or mixture of polyetherketoneketones having a controlled ratio of different isomeric repeating units. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120006443 | BIO-PHARMACEUTICAL HOSE - A hose for use in bio-pharmaceutical applications includes an innermost tubular layer made from a fluoropolymer material. The tubular layer has an inner, relatively smooth and pure surface that defines an opening for transfer of various media. A layer of silicone is disposed next to an outer surface of the innermost tubular layer through use of, for example, an extrusion method. The outer surface of the tubular layer may first be modified by various treatments or chemicals to facilitate the adhesion of the silicone layer thereto. The silicone material may be solid or foamed. A reinforcement layer may be disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the silicone layer. The reinforcement layer may be formed of a wire braid having gaps. An outer jacket of silicone may be attached to the reinforcement layer and to the inner silicone layer through the gaps in the reinforcement layer. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120012222 | FUEL HOSE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A fuel hose includes a tube-shaped inner layer made of a resin composition (A) that contains an aromatic polyamide resin as a main component and an organic acid salt having 8 to 28 carbon atoms and an outer layer formed on an outer peripheral surface of the inner layer and made of a resin composition (B) that contains an aliphatic polyamide resin as a main component, wherein the inner layer and the outer layer are bonded to each other through interlayer adhesion. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120018026 | CROSS-LINKED POLYOLEFIN FOAM DUCT FOR HVAC APPLICATIONS - A foam air duct for transferring heated or cooled air throughout an automotive vehicle. Material for the foam air duct may be a closed-cell polyolefin foam blend that creates several advantages in automotive HVAC design including reduction in the weight of the foam air duct, flexibility, and reduction in noise, vibrations and harshness (NVH) during operation. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120037256 | PIPE INSULATION PRODUCT WITH CHARGE DISSIPATER - A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a roughly rectangular laminate. The core may include an outer surface; an inner surface; and a wall extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The laminate may include a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet layer, a scrim, a porous media sheet layer, and a polymeric film sheet layer bonded together via an adhesive. The polymeric film sheet layer may also include a closure flap that adhesively couples opposite ends of the laminate together to form a cylindrical tube with the core enclosed therein. A charge dissipator may be applied to the polymeric film sheet layer in an amount sufficient to reduce generation of a static charge on the laminate's exterior surface without affecting the closure flap's ability to adhesively couple the opposite ends of the laminate. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120042980 | Reinforced Flexible Hose with High Pressure Strength and Method for its Manufacturing - A flexible hose, as viewed from the inside, includes at least one first inner layer made of a first thermoplastic polymer material, at least one reinforcement layer composed of a plurality of yarns knitted together to form a plurality of stitches of tricot type, and at least one second layer made of a second thermoplastic polymer material. At least one first yarn of the yarns that form the at least one reinforcement layer is a high tenacity fiber and at least one second yarn is a polyester fiber yarn or the like interwoven with the first yarn. A method of making such hose. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120145275 | HOSE HAVING MEDIA-RESISTANT INNER LAYER, APPLICATION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A hose has at least the following layer structure: an inner layer made of an amine-bonded rubber mixture having media-resistance properties and an adhesion layer of a peroxide-bonded rubber mixture lying on the external side of the inner layer. The inner layer and the adhesion layer form an adhesive bond. The inner layer includes a rubber mixture based on unblended AEM or an AEM blend or on unblended ACM or an ACM blend and the adhesion layer includes a rubber mixture based on EPM or EPDM, each of which are unblended. The hose often includes a strengthening support layer and an external layer of a rubber mixture having resistance to external influences. The external layer preferably includes a peroxide-bonded rubber mixture based on unblended EPM or an EPM blend or on unblended EPDM or an EPDM blend. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120160360 | Flexible fluid conduit - A process for producing a fluid conduit by forming a fluid delivery channel along the outer surface of a first elongate tubular body member. A second elongate tubular body having an inner circumference is fitted about the outer circumference of the first tubular body so as to seal the at least one fluid delivery channel on the outer surface of the first tubular body. A section of the fitted first and second tubular assembly is removed therefrom so as to define a fluid delivery channel in the form of a sealed fluid conduit. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120168020 | MULTILAYER TUBE FOR TRANSPORTATION - There is provided a multilayer tube for transporting a fuel, a chemical liquid or a gas, which is based on a thermoplastic resin, in particular a polyamide resin, wherein its inner layer comprises an electroconductive thermoplastic resin in which a fine carbon fiber has been blended as an agent imparting an electroconductivity, and it excels in a molding processability, a fuel oil resistance and an antistatic property. This multilayer tube comprises at least two layers of (a) an outer layer comprising a thermoplastic resin, and (b) an inner layer comprising an electroconductive thermoplastic resin so that a surface resistivity is not more than 10 | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120180896 | FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR ENDOSCOPE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A flexible tube | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120186684 | Flame Resistant Hose Construction and Method - A multi-layer flexible hose with at least one vulcanized elastomer layer and an outermost cover layer of a thermoplastic polyurethane strip that is wrapped and thermally fused to form a continuous layer. The wrapping may be helical or longitudinal. The polyurethane includes a high hardness, a softening point at or below the vulcanization temperature, and an intumescent flame retarding additive stable at the vulcanization temperature. The polyurethane cover adheres to the elastomer layer and contributes to the flame resistance required by API 16D or of Lloyd's Register Fire Tests for Flexible Hoses on Offshore Installations OD/1000/499 rev. 1. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120192987 | LOW PERMEABILITY SILICONE RUBBER TUBING - An IV set is disclosed that includes a silicone rubber tube coated with a layer of a gas barrier material. The coated tube is resilient and has low gas permeability and is suitable for use with peristaltic IV pumps. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120199237 | HOSE FOR TRANSPORTING REFRIGERANT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - To provide a hose for transporting a refrigerant, a butyl rubber layer | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120199238 | Fuel Hose and Method for Producing the Same - A fuel hose according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a tubular inner rubber layer; a resin layer formed on an outer circumferential surface of the inner rubber layer; and an outer rubber layer formed on an outer circumferential surface of the resin layer, wherein the inner rubber layer includes a rubber material containing the following Components (A), (B) and (C), the outer rubber layer includes a rubber material containing the following Components (A′), (B) and (C′), and the resin layer includes a resin material containing the following Component (X) as a main component: (A) acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, (A′) blend rubber containing acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and acrylic rubber, (B) a sulfur vulcanizing agent, (C) an amine catalyst to form bonding points, (C′) an amine catalyst to form bonding points, which contains 1,5-diazabicyclo(4.3.0)non-5-ene salt (DBN salt), and (X) tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoro(alkylvinylether)-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120216903 | MULTI-LAYER TUBING AND METHOD FOR JOINING - A multi-layer tube (MLT) to inhibit transmission of water vapor and for flame resistance greater than UL-94 HB includes an inner layer having a melt-extrudable polymeric material including a fluoropolymer and at least one additional layer positioned radially outward of the inner layer and including a flame resistant melt-extrudable polymeric material configured to minimize oxygen permeation. Additional layers may be configured to provide flexibility, oxygen and/or nitrogen barriers, thermal insulation, non-reactive materials, transparency, translucency, structural reinforcement, thermal and/or electrical conductivity, and/or dissipative properties. The MLT may be encased in a bundle cover with another tube element and/or electrically conductive element to form a tube bundle. A method for connecting a MLT to a fluid supply system includes positioning an end of the MLT in proximate contact with a connector interface and joining the MLT to the interface to form a hermetic seal or a low water vapor transmission seal. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120227851 | HIGH TEMPERATURE FIRE SLEEVE - A flexible hose for conveying fluids and suitable for high temperature environments, the hose comprising a core tube, a thermal insulating layer surrounding the core tube, a metal layer surrounding the thermal insulating layer, and a vented jacket surrounding the cover layer. The thermal insulating layer may be a fibrous material such as a silica fiber. The metal layer may also be a chemical resistant layer and be thermally stable up to at least about 550° F. The vented jacket may be a wire braid having interstices therein and formed from a corrosion resistant material. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120234424 | Garden Hose with Spiral Guard - An improved hose has a TPE cover layer disposed radially over an inner tube layer and reinforcing braid layer. A D-profile spiral guard is disposed atop the cover layer with a flat side of the D profile facing the cover layer. Hose connectors or end couplings are designed to be tough and durable, and not crush and deform in rough use. The hose end couplings are each retained with an external ferrule having internal spiral lands and grooves so that the spirals of the ferrule follow the spiral guard, to form an interference fit on the cover layer and spiral guard of the hose. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120234425 | Expandable hose assembly - A hose which automatically expands longitudinally and automatically expands laterally upon the application of a fluid pressure is disclosed. The hose can automatically expand longitudinally up to six times its unexpanded or contracted length. Upon release of the fluid pressure within the hose, the hose will automatically contract to a contracted condition. The hose includes an inner tube made from an elastic material and an outer tube made from a non-elastic material. The inner tube is positioned concentrically within the outer tube in both a contracted condition and an expanded condition. The outer tube is secured to the inner tube only at a first end of the inner and outer tubes and at a second end of the inner and outer tubes. The outer tube moves laterally and longitudinally with respect to the inner tube when the tubes are transitioning between a contracted condition and an expanded condition. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120247602 | THERMOPLASTIC MULTILAYER TUBES AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING - Disclosed is a multi-layer tube including:
| 10-04-2012 |
| 20120261017 | UNBONDED, FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to an unbonded, flexible pipe having a length and comprising from inside out, a tubular inner sealing sheath, at least one metal armor layer and an outer sealing sheath of a sealing material. The unbonded, flexible pipe comprises at least one stiffened length section comprising a stiffening cover partially or totally surrounding the outer sealing sheath in the stiffened length section. The stiffening cover comprises a layer of a stiffening material having a flexural modulus which is higher than the flexural modulus of the sealing material, wherein the flexural modulus is determined according to ISO 178. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120261018 | HOSE FOR TRANSPORTING FLUIDS - A hose for transporting fluids in which a plurality of carcass layers | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120266996 | Reinforcing Matrix for Spoolable Pipe - A spoolable pipe is disclosed, the spoolable pipe having an internal pressure barrier formed about a longitudinal axis, and a reinforcing layer(s) enclosing the internal pressure barrier that includes a solid hydrocarbon matrix. The pipe can also include an energy conductor(s) integrated with and/or located between the internal pressure barrier and/or the reinforcing layer(s). | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120266997 | FLEXIBLE PIPE AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING A FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to a flexible pipe comprising an axis and a tubular innermost sealing sheath surrounding said axis, said innermost sealing sheath being surrounded by at least one outer armoring layer. The innermost sealing sheath has an inner side which is the side of the innermost sealing sheath comprising said axis. On the inner side of said innermost sealing sheath the flexible pipe comprises at least one carcass comprising a plurality of annular armoring members. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120273080 | FLEXIBLE PIPE AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING A FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to a flexible pipe. Such flexible pipe has a length and comprises a tubular inner sealing sheath surrounding an axis and defining a bore; at least one pressure armor and at least one tensile armor comprising one or more layers. The pressure armor and the tensile armor are non-bonded relative to each other. In the flexible pipe of the invention, the pressure armor comprises a sandwich structure comprising a polymer structure and a first and a second strength imparting layer arranged on either side of said polymer structure and locked or bonded to the polymer structure. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273081 | FLEXIBLE PIPE HAVING A CARCASS LAYER - Flexible pipe body for transporting fluids from a sub-sea location includes a carcass layer comprising adjacent interlocked annular elements each comprising a body portion that extends around an inner circumference of a bore region and a channel region provided within the body. A method of manufacturing flexible pipe body is also disclosed. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273082 | FLEXIBLE PIPE INCLUDING THERMAL INSULATION - Apparatus for providing a thermal insulation layer in a flexible pipe, including one or more encapsulated regions of aerogel material disposed in a layer of flexible pipe body is disclosed. In addition, flexible pipe body including such apparatus, and a method of manufacturing flexible pipe body is disclosed. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120279605 | POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR THE INNER LAYER OF A MULTI-LAYER TUBULAR ARTICLE AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING SAME - Polyamide compositions suitable for the inner layer of multi-layer tubular articles for circulating a heat transfer fluid composition within a refrigeration or air conditioning system are provided and including articles prepared from these compositions. Such compositions are particularly suitable in air conditioning and refrigeration applications and systems in which new, low global warming potential refrigerant alternatives are used. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120285574 | Antimicrobial Dental Appliances - The present invention provides for a dental appliance, mouthguard and/or divers mouthpiece using an anti-microbial composition that combines the use of an elastomeric polymer composition with micronized or submicron sized particles of metal or organo/inorgano metal complexes. In addition, the use of an anti-microbial composition for use with a diver's air delivery hose to prevent breathing of contaminated air is also described. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130014849 | FLEXIBLE UNBONDED PIPE AND AN OFFSHORE SYSTEMAANM Glejbol; KristianAACI GlostrupAACO DKAAGP Glejbol; Kristian Glostrup DK - The invention provides a new family of flexible unbonded pipes. The flexible unbonded pipe of the invention comprises an internal sealing sheath, a carcass arranged inside the internal sealing sheath, and around the internal sealing sheath it comprises a first tensile armor layer comprising a plurality of helically wound elongate elements having a winding angle to the center axis of about 45 degrees or less. The flexible unbonded pipe further comprises at least one high pitch outer layer of one or more elongate elements wound with an angle to the center axis of at least about 80 degrees and arranged outside the internal sealing sheath. The weight of the high pitch outer layer in at least a length section (a low pressure armor section) of the flexible unbonded pipe is about half the weight of the carcass in the section or/and the low pressure armor section has a strength relative to the strength of the carcass such that the burst pressure (BP) of the flexible unbonded pipe is about 50% or less than the maximal crushing pressure (CP) of the flexible unbonded pipe determined when the flexible unbonded pipe is lying onshore on a flat horizontal surface and allowed freely to expand/contract as a consequence of an applied pressure during the test. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130014850 | HOSE FOR FLUIDS PULSATING AT HIGH PRESSURE AND FREQUENCY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A hose assembly resistant to internal high frequency high pressure fluid impulses including a tubular liner having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a wall therebetween defining a passageway, and at least one extrusion preventing layer operatively connected to said outer surface of said tubular liner. A method for making a hose assembly by extruding a flexible tubular liner, disposing an extrusion preventing layer by disposing an inner wrap of flattened fabric yarn with no interstices between adjacent windings onto an outer surface of the flexible tubular liner, and disposing an outer wrap helically counterwound about the inner wrap, securing the inner and outer wraps of the extrusion preventing layer to each other and to the tubular liner by applying a bond coating, and heating the assembly to dry, fuse, and cure the bond coating. A method of using the hose assembly. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130025733 | HOSE FOR REFRIGERANT TRANSPORT USE - A hose for refrigerant transport use comprising an inner layer with superior deterioration resistance performance. The innermost layer comprised in the hose for refrigerant transport use of the present invention is formed using a polyamide resin composition comprising a polyamide and, per 100 parts by mass thereof, from 0.5 to 20 parts by mass of an acid acceptor. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025734 | FLEXIBLE TUBE HAVING HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE - A flexible pipe of multilayer structure with unbonded layers, where the pipe has an interior lining which comprises the following layers:
| 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025735 | FLEXIBLE PIPE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a flexible tube of multilayer construction having unbonded layers, wherein at least one layer is formed in that a tape made of a plastic molding compound is spirally wound about a further inner layer, wherein the upper and lower layers of the tape are simultaneously or subsequently welded to each other at overlapping regions. The tube is particularly suitable for offshore application in oil and gas extraction | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130032239 | FLEXIBLE PIPE HAVING A MULTI-LAYERED STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a flexible pipe having a multi-layered structure comprising unbonded layers, comprising an inner lining having the following layer arrangement: a) an innermost layer made of a fluoropolymer molding compound, b) an intermediate layer made of a molding compound on the basis of an olefinic polymer, which is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, isotactic polypropylene, syndiotactic polypropylene and syndiotactic polystyrene, c) an outer layer made of a polyamide molding compound, wherein the layer made of a polyamide molding compound is particularly efficiently protected against hydrolysis. The pipe is thus particularly suited for offshore applications in oil or gas production. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130032240 | FLEXIBLE PIPE HAVING A DIFFUSION BARRIER - In a flexible pipe of multilayer structure with unbonded layers, where the pipe has an interior lining which comprises the following layers:
| 02-07-2013 |
| 20130037160 | FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR FLUID TRANSPORT - In a flexible tube for fluid transport, a resin layer is on the outer periphery of an interlocked tube for shielding the fluid flowing within the interlocked tube. An internal-pressure-resistant reinforcing layer is on the outer periphery of the resin layer for reinforcing primarily against internal pressure, etc. of the fluid flowing within the interlocked tube. An axial-force reinforcing layer is on the outer periphery of the internal-pressure-resistant reinforcing layer for primarily suppressing the interlocked tube from deforming in the axial direction of the flexible tube. The axial-force reinforcing layer is formed from alternately winding two layers of reinforcing strips with a long pitch. The reinforcing strips are each configured from a metal strip, a resin layer that covers the strip, and the like. The resin layer is resin to which a microparticulate sulfide-trapping material has been added. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130056106 | Hose For Transporting Refrigerant - A hose for transporting refrigerant of the present technology includes an inner tube layer having a gas barrier layer and a rubber layer adjacent to an outer surface of the gas barrier layer. The gas barrier layer includes a polyamide resin composition obtained by blending from 0.5 to 20 parts by mass of a hydrotalcite per 100 parts by mass of a modified polyamide obtained by blending a polyamide and a carboxyl group-containing modified polyolefin. The rubber layer includes a rubber composition obtained by compounding from 1 to 15 parts by mass of an alkylphenol-formaldehyde resin per 100 parts by mass of a raw rubber. The raw rubber is at least one selected from the group consisting of a BIMS and a butyl rubber and/or a halogenated butyl rubber, which is a copolymer rubber. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130056107 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR REFRIGERANT-TRANSPORTING HOSE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE RESIN COMPOSITION, AND REFRIGERANT-TRANSPORTING HOSE - A resin composition for a refrigerant-transporting hose, including: a semi-aromatic polyamide resin (A) as a main component; an aliphatic polyamide resin (B); and an elastomer (C), in which the aliphatic polyamide resin (B) is dispersed in a phase formed of the semi-aromatic polyamide resin (A) and the elastomer (C), which is not crosslinked, is incorporated in the form of particles into the dispersed aliphatic polyamide resin (B). Thus, excellent refrigerant permeation resistance and acid resistance, and at the same time, for example, extrusion processability and flexibility, are obtained. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130068335 | REFRIGERANT-TRANSPORTING HOSE - A refrigerant-transporting hose having excellent low-refrigerant permeability, acid resistance, and flexibility includes a tubular resin layer for contacting with a refrigerant, in which the resin layer is formed of a resin composition containing (A) an aliphatic polyamide; (B) a semi-aromatic polyamide; and (C) an elastomer, in which a weight mixing ratio “component (A)/component (B)” between the component (A) and the component (B) is 95/5 to 60/40, and the component (A) and the component (B) are in a compatible state. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130068336 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED HEAT-RESISTANT HOSE - A heat-resistant hose for a vehicle available at a low cost and excellent in interlayer adhesiveness includes: an inner layer; and an outer layer directly formed on an outer peripheral surface of the inner layer, in which the inner layer comprises a fluorine-based rubber composition containing the following components (a) to (e): (a) a fluorine-based rubber; (b) a polyol-based vulcanizing agent; (c) an organic onium compound; (d) magnesium oxide; and (e) calcium hydroxide, and the outer layer comprises an acrylic rubber composition containing the following components (A) to (C): (A) an acrylic rubber; (B) a benzenediol; and (C) at least one of an imidazole compound and a diamine-based vulcanizing agent. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130068337 | ARTICLE, MORE PARTICULARLY HOSE, MORE PARTICULARLY AGAIN CHARGE-AIR HOSE, WITH AN EMBEDDED REINFORCEMENT BASED ON A POLYOXADIAZOLE - An article composed of a polymeric material, especially a material having elastic properties, which has been provided with an embedded reinforcement made wholly or partly of a textile material. In a first reinforcement variant, the textile material is polyoxadiazole (POD), a POD derivative or a POD copolymer, or, in a second reinforcement variant, the textile material is a combination of POD, a POD derivative or a POD copolymer, and at least one further textile material, or, in a third reinforcement variant, the textile material comprises a material combination of POD, a POD derivative or a POD copolymer and at least one further material which is not part of any textile group. The article is particularly a hose and more particularly a charge-air hose having an inner layer and an outer layer of a polymeric material and an embedded reinforcement, for example in the form of a POD knit. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130087239 | Flexible Pipe for Offshore and Other Applications - A flexible pipe for conducting fluid, such as offshore production fluids, has interior tubing, a series of rings and clamps, and exterior tubing. The interior tubing has an extruded tube and a surrounding layer. Outer rings dispose about the interior tubing and abut end-to-end. Inner rings dispose on the tubing and fit in between each of the outer rings. These inner rings have tapered surfaces that fit against beveled ends defined in each end of the outer ring's internal bore. The clamps affix the abutting ends of the outer rings together, and the exterior tubing disposes on the series of rings and clamps. This exterior tubing has an inner layer of wrapped tape surrounded by an extruded tube. A flange couples by an end clamp to the end ring of the pipe, and inner and outer supports on the flange support the interior and exterior tubing. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130112307 | UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to a unbonded flexible pipe and a method for manufacturing such pipe. The unbonded flexible pipe has a length and a center axis along its length, and comprises an internal sealing sheath around its center axis, a carcass arranged inside the internal sealing sheath, and at least one armor arranged around the internal sealing sheath. The carcass comprises at least one helically wound elongate carcass reinforcement element providing a plurality of carcass reinforcement element windings along the length of the pipe wherein the carcass reinforcement element windings surround and/or are surrounded by a polymer structure, which polymer structure locks said carcass reinforcement element windings relative to each other. Accordingly the carcass reinforcement element windings need not be directly interlocked with each, but are mainly or totally locked to each other by the polymer structure. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130112308 | UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention concerns an unbonded flexible pipe with a length and a center axis along its length. The unbonded flexible pipe comprises an internal sealing sheath surrounding the center axis, and at least two tensile armor layers comprising cross wound elements surrounding the internal sealing sheath. The two tensile armor layers comprise a first tensile armoring layer comprising a plurality of first helically wound, elongate armoring elements, and a second tensile armoring layer comprising a plurality of second helically wound, elongate armoring elements. The first helically wound, elongate armoring elements consist of a first material or a first combination of materials and the second helically wound, elongate armoring elements consist of a second material or a second combination of materials, where the first material or the first combination of materials is different from the second material or the second combination of materials. The unbonded flexible pipe further comprises a galvanic barrier layer between the first and the second tensile armoring layer. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130126031 | HOSE HAVING A LOW PERMEATION RATE, IN PARTICULAR A HOSE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE COOLANT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A hose having a low permeation rate, in particular a hose for a high temperature coolant, having at least the following layer configuration: a barrier layer in the form of monofilm or multilayer film made of a polymer material; an inner layer that is placed on top of the barrier layer and is made of a polymer material having elastic properties; a reinforcement supported by the inner layer made of threadlike material, and an outer layer made of a polymer material having elastic properties, which protects against external influences. The reinforcement features a spiraled shape, specifically by forming at least two spiraled layers, wherein the area between two spiraled layers is free of an intermediate layer of a polymer material. In addition, the area between two spiraled layers is in particular free of a bonding agent. Further a method for producing such a hose is disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130133776 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A HEAT-INSULATED UNCOUPLING ELEMENT AND AN UNCOUPLING ELEMENT, ESPECIALLY FOR EXHAUST GAS LINES OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A process for manufacturing a heat-insulated uncoupling element as well as an uncoupling element itself are proposed, wherein the heat insulation is provided along the corrugated area of bellows. The heat insulation consists of a coating, which contains heat-insulating granular material. The mobility of the bellows is also ensured here after application of the heat insulation. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130174933 | Hose for Transporting Refrigerant - A hose for transporting refrigerant includes an inner tube layer having a gas barrier layer and a rubber layer adjacent to the outer surface of the gas barrier layer. The gas barrier layer is formed using a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a polyamide resin and a modified rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group, the modified rubber being obtained by modifying a modified raw rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group with a hydrogen bond-forming compound having a functional group which reacts with the acid anhydride group or the epoxy group and a functional group which is able to form a hydrogen bond with an amide bond or a hydroxyl group. The rubber layer is formed using a rubber composition comprising from 1 to 15 parts by mass of an alkylphenol-formaldehyde resin per 100 parts by mass of a raw rubber. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130199655 | WATER-PERMEABLE PIPE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A water-permeable pipe includes inner and outer tubular units cooperatively defining an outer passage therebetween. Each tubular unit includes a water-permeable outer layer coated with a waterproof inner layer, two end portions, and an interconnecting member including a plurality of spaced apart joints that interconnect the end portions. The end portions of the inner tubular unit are diametrically opposite to the end portions of the outer tubular unit. Each adjacent pair of the joints define an interstice therebetween that permits water to flow therethrough and that fluidly communicates an inner passage in the inner tubular unit and the outer passage, and the outer passage and an external environment, respectively. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130220472 | FULLY LAMINATED FLEXIBLE VENTILATION DUCT - The present invention relates to a fully laminated flexible ventilation duct, which is used in the ventilation systems in order to convey the conditioned air into the spaces to be subject to air conditioning, wherein said ventilation duct is self heat-insulating and has a flexible structure. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130263959 | MULTI-LAYER CYLINDRICAL MOLDED ARTICLE - The present invention provides a highly heat-resistant multi-layer molded article having excellent adhesion between layers and which can be inexpensively produced and easily recycled. The multi-layer molded article comprises an innermost layer including a first polyarylene sulfide-derived resin composition having 95% to 91% by mass of a polyarylene sulfide-derived resin and 5% to 9% by mass of an olefinic (olefine-derived) elastomer, and an outer layer disposed on an outer-side of the innermost layer, including a second polyarylene sulfide-derived resin composition having 5 to 35 parts by mass of reinforced fibers and 100 parts by mass of a third polyarylene sulfide-derived resin composition having 95% to 80% by mass of a polyarylene sulfide-derived resin and 5% to 20% by mass of an olefinic elastomer. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130276931 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A flexible pipe body and methods of producing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The method may include providing a tubular length of polymeric material for forming a polymeric layer of flexible pipe body; providing a strength layer radially outwards of the polymeric layer; and treating the polymeric layer with a non-ambient temperature and pressure. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130291989 | Flame Resistant Hose Reinforced with Fiberglass Cord Fabric - A flame resistant hose having a nitrile-containing rubber inner tube layer; two reinforcing plies one or more insulating plies of rubberized fiberglass unidirectional cord fabric helically wrapped at a helix angle in the range of 40-60 degrees with respect to the hose longitudinal axis and with the edges of each reinforcing ply overlapping up to about 0.5 inches; an optional rubber cushion or tie layer between the reinforcing plies and the insulating plies; and a polychloroprene rubber outer cover layer. The hose may have one or more helical wires embedded in the hose such as between the two reinforcing layers. The hose successfully passes fire resistance testing when tested according to BS ISO 15540:1999 incorporating amendment number 1. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130299033 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY WITH BUOYANCY ELEMENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A flexible pipe body and method of producing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes an inner fluid retaining layer; an armour layer provided radially outwards of the inner fluid retaining layer; and a buoyancy layer including a plurality of discrete elongate buoyancy elements provided radially outwards of the fluid retaining layer wound at a helical pitch angle equal to or more than 0 degrees and less than about 85 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the flexible pipe body. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327434 | POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND REFRIGERANT TRANSPORTING HOSE - A polyamide resin composition is provided which contains an anti-aging agent together with a deterioration inhibitor, such as a metal compound or a silica-based inorganic compound, for preventing deterioration caused by, for example, an acid component or a halogen component contained in a refrigerant or an oil, and which satisfactorily produces an anti-aging effect expected by adding the anti-aging agent. For producing a polyamide resin composition containing an (a) polyamide resin, a (b) polyolefin-based elastomer, at least one (c) deterioration inhibitor selected from the group consisting of hydroxides, oxides and basic salts of divalent or trivalent metals, and silica-based inorganic compounds, and a (d) anti-aging agent, a mixture prepared by mixing and kneading the (c) deterioration inhibitor and (b) polyolefin-based elastomer and a mixture prepared by mixing and kneading the (a) polyamide resin and the (d) anti-aging agent are mixed and kneaded. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130340876 | IMPLEMENTING LEAK PREVENTION OF WATER COOLING HOSES - A method and structure are provided for implementing leak prevention of water cooling hoses. A water cooling hose includes an inner hose layer and an outer hose layer. Potential water leaks are prevented from the water cooling hose or tubing by sealing of the cut end of the tubing after sizing of the water cooling hose has been completed. The cut end of the water cooling hose is dipped into a selected solution bath, and upon removal a seal is formed before hose assembly is provided. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130340877 | UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to an unbonded flexible pipe for sub sea transportation of fluids. The pipe has a length and comprises a tubular inner sealing sheath defining a bore and an axis of the pipe. In a pipe length section it comprises a second sealing sheath surrounding the inner sealing sheath and forming an annulus between the inner sealing sheath and the second sealing sheath. The annulus provides a primary maintaining passage along the length of the pipe length section with a first and a second end. The pipe comprises at least one secondary maintaining passage along the length of the pipe with a first and a second end. The secondary maintaining passage is arranged with an axial distance which is larger than the axial distance of the inner sealing sheath. The first end of one of the primary and the secondary maintaining passages is arranged as an input end for a maintaining fluid and the first end of the other of the primary and the secondary maintaining passages is arranged as an outflow end for the maintaining fluid, and the primary and the secondary maintaining passages are in fluidic connection with each other at their second ends to provide a pathway for the maintaining fluid. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140000748 | UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140014218 | FLEXIBLE ARMORED PIPE - The invention relates to a flexible armored pipe for transportation of fluids, comprising an inner sealing sheath and at least one displacement reduced armor layer comprising a plurality of elongate elements comprising at least a female type elongate element comprising at least one recess in each opposite side and a male type elongate element comprising at least one protruding tongue in each opposite side and wherein each of the female type and the male type elongate elements are substantially symmetrical in a symmetry line substantially normal to the inner sealing sheath when the pipe is in a non-bended state and where said protruding tongues of said male type elongate element windings are engaged in said recesses of adjacent female type elongate element windings. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140027003 | Rubber Composition Based On At Least One EPDM And A Phase-Change Material, Pipe Incorporating Same And Process For Preparing This Composition - The present invention relates to a crosslinked rubber composition based on at least one elastomer of ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer type (EPDM) and on at least one phase-change material (PCM), to a process for preparing this composition and to a multilayer pipe incorporating it. This composition includes at least 100 phr (phr: parts by weight per one hundred parts of elastomer(s)) of at least one phase-change material (PCM), and it is such that said at least one PCM is dispersed in the crosslinked composition and is provided with protection means that are capable of preventing its dispersion therein at a temperature above its melting point, which composition has a breaking strength of greater than 3 MPa and/or an elongation at break of greater than 100%, these properties being measured at 23° C. according to standard ASTM D 412. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140034177 | BIO-PHARMACEUTICAL HOSE - A hose for use in bio-pharmaceutical applications includes an innermost tubular layer made from a fluoropolymer material. The tubular layer has an inner, relatively smooth and pure surface that defines an opening for transfer of various media. A layer of silicone is disposed next to an outer surface of the innermost tubular layer through use of, for example, an extrusion method. The outer surface of the tubular layer may first be modified by various treatments or chemicals to facilitate the adhesion of the silicone layer thereto. The silicone material may be solid or foamed. A reinforcement layer may be disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the silicone layer. The reinforcement layer may be formed of a wire braid having gaps. An outer jacket of silicone may be attached to the reinforcement layer and to the inner silicone layer through the gaps in the reinforcement layer. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140034178 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR LINING A PIPE - A pipe lining composition and a method for installing the pipe lining composition into a pipeline requiring repair is provided. The lining composition is a layered lining composite formed of alternating plies of felt and carbon fiber strand reinforcing such that layers of carbon fiber reinforcing strands are trapped between layers of felt. Once the composite is laid up the composite is preferably stitched to provide stability and to maintain the layers relative to one another and then formed into a tube. In accordance with the method, the lining tube is then sequentially filled resins of increasing viscosity as it is drawn through rollers in a manner that fully wets out the carbon fiber before it is placed into the pipe to be lined. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140116563 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY LAYER AND MEHTOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A flexible pipe body layer and method of producing a flexible pipe body layer are disclosed. The method includes coextruding an inner sub-layer and an outer sub-layer, wherein the inner sub-layer and outer sub-layer comprise a polymer, and wherein the inner sub-layer has a lower modulus of elasticity than the outer sub-layer. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140116564 | APPARATUS FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A sheath apparatus for housing tubes and/or cables, for incorporation into a flexible pipe body, including: an elongate body portion, comprising an outer surface and a channel for receiving a tube or cable within the body portion, and further comprising at least one opening connecting the channel and the outer surface, wherein the at least one opening comprises a continuous opening extending along the elongate body portion or a plurality of discrete openings at predetermined positions along the elongate body portion, and wherein the channel defines an inner surface of the body portion for contacting the tube or cable. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140124078 | FLEXIBLE UNBONDED PIPE - The invention relates to an unbonded flexible pipe comprising an internal sealing sheath and at least one armoring layer comprising at least one helically wound fibre containing elongate armoring element, wherein the fibre containing elongate armoring element comprises polymer material, and at least about 10% by weight of basalt fibers. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140124079 | UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE AND PIPE SYSTEM - The invention relates to an unbonded flexible pipe comprising a first pipe end, and a second pipe end. The pipe comprises a plurality of whole length layers extending from the first pipe end to the second pipe end and comprising at least a tubular inner sealing sheath, at least one armour layer, an outer protective layer and at least one thermally insulating layer arranged between the internal sealing sheath and the outer protective layer in an insulated length section. The at least one thermally insulating layer is terminated at a distal termination point in a distance from at least one of the first and the second pipe end of the unbonded flexible pipe. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140124080 | EXTRUDED MOLDED ARTICLE, PARTICULARLY A MOLDED TUBE, WITH AN EMBEDDED REINFORCEMENT MADE OF A FINE KNIT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A molded article, particularly a molded tube, having at least the following layer structure: an inner layer and an outer layer each made from a polymeric material, particularly in the form of a vulcanized material; and, a reinforcement layer, particularly consisting of a textile material, embedded between the inner layer and the outer layer. The inner layer and the outer layer are extruded, and the reinforcement layer is a knit with a high mesh count and a low mesh height. In addition, a method for producing such a molded article is described, particularly with regard to the vulcanization in a mold. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140137975 | Plasticized, Conductive Polyoxymethylene for Fuel Applications - Polymer compositions containing a plasticized, impact modified polyoxymethylene composition that is compounded with a conductive filler composition are disclosed that are flexible while also exhibiting electrostatic dissipative (ESD) capabilities. The polymer compositions can be formed into shaped articles such as tubes, hoses, etc. for use in fuel transfer systems. The plasticized, impact modified polyoxymethylene composition includes a functionalized polyoxymethylene, a plasticizer, and an impact modifier. Meanwhile, the conductive filler composition includes a conductive filler and a high flow polyoxymethylene. The compositions can be compounded into a pellet product which can then be formed into a shaped article that complies with the ESD capabilities required by SAE J1645. It is also to be understood that the polymer composition components can be blended and formed into a pellet product in a single step that can be used to produce a shaped article that complies with the ESD capabilities required by SAE J1645. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140182734 | HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH POLYMERIC TUBE - A high pressure hose that is resistant to microvoid formation includes an inner tube comprising a blend of crosslinked fluoroplastic material and fluoroelastomeric material, a first reinforcement layer constructed of para-aramid synthetic fibers, and an adhesive layer, and an outer cover. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140196810 | ARMOURING ELEMENT FOR UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to an armouring element for an unbonded flexible pipe. The armouring element has a longitudinal axis and an elongated outer shape along said axis. The armouring element further has a longitudinal recess configured for fully or partly taking up a sensor element. The recess has a recess surface area and at least a surface area fixing part of the recess surface area has a surface finish comprising a surface roughness Ra. The invention further relates to an armouring element assembly and an unbonded flexible pipe comprising the armouring element, and a method of producing an armouring element assembly. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140216592 | UMBILICAL HOSE WITH IMPROVED CYCLIC OVALISATION RESISTANCE - A high pressure hose for use within an umbilical includes a hose liner tube surrounded by a first reinforcement layer comprised substantially of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibres and a second reinforcement layer surrounding the first reinforcement layer. The second layer comprises at least 50% aramid fibres. The hose has an outer thermoplastic extruded hose jacket. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140230947 | HYBRID HOSE REINFORCEMENTS - A crush resistant hose comprises a plurality of layers comprising a reinforcing carcass formed from a mixture of multifilament fibres including at least one of polyester, aramide, nylon and rayon. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140246110 | LAYERED TUBE AND LAYER FOR USE IN SAME - A layer for directing a hydraulic fluid includes a first fluoropolymer, a first crosslinker, and an anti-static additive. The first fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight, the first crosslinker is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight, and the anti-static additive is present in an amount of from about 0.4 to about 4 parts by weight, each based on 100 parts by weight of the layer. The layer may be included in a layered tube. In addition to the layer, the layered tube also includes an outer layer. The outer layer includes a second fluoropolymer, which is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer. The second fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140251485 | Hybrid Pipe Design and Method of Manufacture - A hybrid flexible pipe and method of manufacture having one or more web layers over a tubular core and a polymer layer over the web layers and tubular core. A flexible helical reinforcement layer having gaps between strips is wrapped on top of the polymer layer. A second flexible helical reinforcement layer having gaps between strips is helically wrapped around the first helical reinforcement layer in the opposite direction. A sheath layer is positioned as the outermost layer. A first flexible helical anti-extrusion layer having a first anti-extrusion strip can be helically wrapped around the first flexible helical reinforcement layer in substantially the same direction as the first flexible reinforcement layer and a second flexible helical anti-extrusion layer having a second anti-extrusion strip can be helically wrapped around the at least one second flexible helical reinforcement layer in substantially the same direction as the second flexible helical reinforcement layer. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140261844 | KINK RESISTANT HOSE SYSTEM WITH LAYER OF SPACED GEOMETRICAL UNITS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A fluid conduit includes a flexible member having a tubular wall and a plurality of geometric segments located adjacent to the tubular wall. The geometric segments are disposed about a central axis of the conduit and spaced apart relative to each other to define a gap therebetween. The gap is sized to be closed by contact between adjacent geometric segments upon a predetermined flexure of the flexible member. A method of forming the conduit includes forming a flexible member with a tubular wall and forming a plurality of grooves about the central axis in the tubular wall. The geometric segments in one embodiment are formed from the intersections of a first plurality of helical grooves formed at a first angle relative to the central axis and a second plurality of helical grooves formed at a second angle mutually opposite from the first angle. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261845 | BONDED HIGH-PRESSURE RUBBER HOSE, PARTICULARLY FOR CONVEYING GASEOUS MEDIA - The invention relates to a bonded high-pressure rubber hose comprising a flexible internal stripwound tube ( | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283940 | EXTRUDABLE MULTILAYER TUBING - Method of fabricating a polymeric tube for attachment to a prefabricated tubular polymer body comprising: selecting an ethylene copolymer functionalized with a conjugated vinyl moiety, and coextruding an outer tubular layer comprised of the selected functionalized ethylene copolymer together with at least one inner tubular layer comprised of a thermoplastic elastomeric material to form a mating tube having an outer surface comprised of the functionalized ethylene copolymer, a central tubular passage having a longitudinal axis and opposing ends. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140311613 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY AND METHOD - A flexible pipe body and method of producing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes a layer comprising a tape element formed from at least a first sub-layer sandwiched between two further sub-layers, wherein the first sub-layer has a lower density than at least one of the two further sub-layers. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140326356 | COMPOSITE HOSE HAVING A HIGH THERMAL INSULATION FOR LIQUID GAS TRANSFER - A composite hose for liquid gas transfer covered by a material having a high thermal insulation. The hose is preferably Compotec® Cryotec 660 and has the properties of being resistant to corrosion and salt of the sea, to UV radiation, to ozone and to sea water. The hose is covered by an insulation layer, which includes one or more layers of an insulating mattress made of a silicon dioxide gel, preferably Cryogel™ Z. The resulting device has an integrated wall to vapor, in order to give the best thermal protection with the lowest weight and thickness, with completely no passage of water vapor. It is very flexible and light in order to provide an efficient thermal insulation during the process of liquid gas transfer, in particular avoiding the creation of ice on the outside of the hose. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140326357 | METHODS OF PRODUCING FLEXIBLE PIPE BODIES, AND FLEXIBLE PIPE BODIES - A flexible pipe body and method of producing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The method includes providing a length of composite material of thermoplastic or thermosetting material with an electrically conductive material dispersed therein, applying the length to a mandrel or a layer of flexible pipe body, and heating the length by induction heating using an induction heating coil to cure the thermoplastic or thermosetting material. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140345740 | METHOD FOR MONITORING THE INTEGRITY OF A FLEXIBLE LINE EXTENDING THROUGH A FLUID EXPLOITATION FACILITY, AND ASSOCIATED FLEXIBLE LINE, KIT AND PRODUCTION PROCESS - A method including the provision of at least one wire sensor ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140345741 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A flexible pipe body ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140360616 | REINFORCED FLEXIBLE TUBING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method for making helically corrugated rubber tubing with a helical reinforcing element secured therein. A helical spring like element with axially spaced convolutions is slid onto a mandrel and a sleeve formed of uncured rubber is slid over the spring like element. The mandrel is then rotated about its axis and a flexible cord is wrapped around the sleeve to press portions of the sleeve into the spaces between adjacent convolutions of the spring like element and form helical corrugations. The resulting assembly is then placed in an oven to cure the rubber sleeve after which the cord is removed. The finished product is then removed from the mandrel. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140373963 | ELONGATE ELEMENT FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY AND METHOD - An elongate element ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150034202 | UMBILICAL - The invention relates to an umbilical comprising a plurality of functional elements for providing hydraulic, electrical, signal and chemical functionality thereof, wherein at least some of the said functional elements comprise a fibrous sheath containing high strength polyolefin fibers. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150068636 | TUBULAR LINER HAVING AN OUTER TUBULAR FILM CONNECTED IN AN OVERLAPPING MANNER BY ADHESIVE TAPE, FOR LINING PIPELINES, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A tubular liner for the lining of pipelines has an inner tubular film, a layer of fibrous material arranged on the inner tubular film, and an outer tubular film which is arranged on the outer side of the fibrous material and is impermeable to UV light. The tubular liner is distinguished in that the outer tubular film has a radially inward peripheral portion and a second peripheral portion bearing on the outer side of the first peripheral portion in an overlapping region. The peripheral portions are connected to one another by an adhesive tape which extends across the longitudinal direction of the tubular liner. A method is also provided for manufacturing such a tubular liner. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150075666 | Hose with Rubber and Plastic - A hose is provided comprising a rubber backing layer directly bonded to a continuous polyamide layer without an intervening adhesive layer, wherein the hose exhibits increased low and high temperature capability and decreased permeation compared to standard automotive refrigerant hoses. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150144219 | TRANSFER HOSE, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES - A transfer hose is configured having multiple layers and contains at least one inner layer and one transfer layer, wherein the transfer layer is structured from at least 20 wt % of polyphenylensulfide (PPS) and/or polyoxadiazole (POD) and/or aramide (AR) and/or polyimide (PI) and/or polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and/or polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate (PEN) and/or polyphenylene (PPP) and/or polyphenylenoxide (PPO) and/or polyphenylensulfide (PPS) and/or polyphenylenether (PPE) and/or polybenzoxazole (PBO) and/or carbon fibers (CF) and/or metal fibers (MF). The hose-shaped article is in particular a turbocharger hose. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150300537 | METHOD OF FORMING A HOSE ASSEMBLY - A method of forming a hose assembly is disclosed. The hose assembly comprises a tube formed from a polymeric material and defining an outer peripheral surface, and a reinforcing layer disposed about the outer peripheral surface of the tube. The reinforcing layer comprises reinforcing fibers and a binder formed from binding fibers. The method includes the steps of extruding the tube, forming a commingled braid from the reinforcing fibers and the binding fibers, and disposing the commingled braid about the outer peripheral surface of the tube to form a reinforced tube. The method also includes the steps of heating the reinforced tube to a temperature (T | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150330536 | FLEXIBLE PIPE AND COUPLING THEREFOR - The invention relates to the construction of a sealed connection between an elastomeric or synthetic polymer flexible pipe or hose and a metallic coupling member ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150337996 | FLEXIBLE HOSE - A hose, in particular a charge-air hose, having an elastomer inner layer and at least one rubberized textile layer, wherein the at least one rubberized textile layer is directly wound onto the elastomer inner layer. The elastomer inner layer may be made from a fluoropolymer. The rubberized textile layer may be a woven fabric. Further, the rubberizing material of the rubberized textile ply may be based on a silicone rubber. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150345670 | A Layered Tube For A Hose Assembly - A layered tube for a hose assembly includes an inner layer that defines a chamber for directing a hydraulic fluid. The inner layer comprises a first fluoropolymer in an amount of from about 80 to about 99 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the inner layer. The inner layer also comprises an anti-static additive in an amount of from about 1 to about 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the inner layer. The layered tube also includes an outer layer surrounding the inner layer. The outer layer comprises a second fluoropolymer in an amount greater than 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer. The second fluoropolymer may be the same as, or different than, the first fluoropolymer. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150369401 | LEAK-RESISTANT SOLAR PANEL CONNECTOR - A non-reinforced solar panel connector having a tubular shape with a central lumen, a central section of relatively high hardness in relation to terminal sections of relatively low hardness, a length which does not exceed five times its diameter, and whose central section includes a projection partially extending into the lumen, with the projection being substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the connector. The connector is preferably molded from EPDM rubber. The relatively soft terminal sections may be used to easily and reliably join a solar panel to another solar panel and to associated piping in fluid-tight relationship, while the relatively hard central section ensures the connector does not expand or contract excessively. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160001520 | IMPROVED BEVERAGE DISPENSING TUBING - The present invention relates to improved beverage dispensing tubing, particularly suitable for transporting beer or ale, which requires less cleaning than current tubing. The tubing has a multi-layered structure where at least one of the layers is a gas barrier layer. It is further envisaged that incorporation of the tubing into a python beverage delivery system for the remote dispensing of beverages would be advantageous. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160010770 | FLEXIBLE PIPE HAVING A CARCASS LAYER | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160018028 | HIGH PRESSURE GAS HOSE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A high pressure gas hose and related methods of transporting high pressure gases in which gas permeability throughout a length of the high pressure gas hose is reduced. The high pressure gas hose can have an outer tube and the inner tube. The outer tube can be formed of a resistant polymer material such as PTFE. The inner tube can include a matrix formed of PTFE and graphene nano-platelets or nano-particles. The graphene nano-platelets define a tortuous path within the matrix such that gas permeability is reduced through an inner tube wall thickness. Gas permeability throughout a length of the high pressure gas hose can be less that about 20 ml/m/hr. The high pressure gas hose can find practical application in natural gas applications, automotive applications, cooling and refrigeration applications and other applications in which it is desired to have low gas permeability in high pressure applications. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160024343 | FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR ENDOSCOPES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides a flexible tube having a cylindrical flexible tube base that has flexibility and a resin layer that coats the flexible tube base, in which the resin layer is configured by at least two layers of a first layer that contains a specific resin and a second layer that contains a specific resin, or in which the resin layer is a single layer or multiple layers of two or more layers, and a layer A that is any of the resin layers includes polyester elastomers, and, hindered phenol compounds or hindered amine compounds. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160032075 | RUBBER MIXTURE AND HOSE CONTAINING THE RUBBER MIXTURE - The disclosure relates to a rubber mixture which contains at least one fluorine rubber and at least one active filler and carbon nanotubes. The rubber mixture has an additionally improved tear propagation resistance and, at the same time, improved processability. The disclosure further relates to a hose having at least the following layer structure: an inner layer as a barrier layer against aggressive media, which contains at least one fluorine rubber and at least one active filler and carbon nanotubes; and, an outer layer made of a cross-linked rubber mixture. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160084426 | FLEXIBLE PIPE INCLUDING THERMAL INSULATION - Apparatus for providing a thermal insulation layer in a flexible pipe, including one or more encapsulated regions of aerogel material disposed in a layer of flexible pipe body is disclosed. In addition, flexible pipe body including such apparatus, and a method of manufacturing flexible pipe body is disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160116086 | MULTI-LAYERED FUEL TUBING - The invention describes a flexible tubular article for transport of volatile hydrocarbons comprising: (a) an inner layer of a polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) polymer or a polyvinylidene difluoride copolymer; (b) an intermediate thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) layer extruded in tubular form over the inner PVDF layer, and (c) a polyvinyl chloride polymer extruded in tubular form over the outside surface of the intermediate layer and being coextensive therewith. The tubular articles of the invention have a maximum permeation rating of 15 g/m | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160123503 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY LAYER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A flexible pipe body configured for offshore use or a flexible pipe precursor, and a method of preparing a flexible pipe are disclosed. The pipe body or precursor includes a sacrificial layer which is, at least partially, removable on contact with a solvent medium such as an aqueous solvent, in particular water. | 05-05-2016 |
