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10-08-2014 дата публикации

Изоляционная панель с метками, используемая для выполнения закрывающих элементов или боковых стенок обогревательного, вентиляционного или кондиционирующего воздух (овкв) самонесущего канала, и самонесущий канал, содержащий указанную изоляционную панель

Номер: RU0000143887U1
Автор: ПЬЮЭЛО Оскар ПЕРЕС, РИПОЛЛ Леонор РОИГ
Принадлежит: УРСА ИНСУЛАТИОН, С.А.

1. Изоляционная панель, используемая для выполнения верхнего или нижнего закрывающего элемента или боковой стенки обогревательного, вентиляционного или кондиционирующего воздух (ОВКВ) самонесущего канала, имеющая первую главную поверхность (1), образующую внутреннюю сторону канала, вторую главную поверхность (2), образующую внешнюю сторону канала, и по меньшей мере четыре края (3), причем обе эти поверхности проходят в плоскости, образованной имеющимися на панели перпендикулярными осями (X-Y), при этом указанная панель имеет изоляционную сердцевину (4), покрытую первым облицовочным слоем (5) на первой главной поверхности (1) и покрытую вторым облицовочным слоем (6) на второй главной поверхности (2), отличающаяся тем, что имеет метки (9), выполненные на первом облицовочном слое (5) первой главной поверхности (1), причем метки (9) могут использоваться как помощь при резании для выполнения разрезов и получения закрывающего элемента или боковой стенки самонесущего канала, имеющей, по меньшей мере, первый впускной край (8') и второй выпускной край (8'').2. Изоляционная панель по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что метки (9) расположены с обеспечением определения на первой главной поверхности (1) прямых линий, направленных параллельно или перпендикулярно имеющейся на панели первой оси (X) или проходящих по меньшей мере в одном направлении под непрямым углом к указанной первой оси (X).3. Изоляционная панель по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что метки, нанесенные на облицовочный слой (5) первой главной поверхности (1), имеют форму сетки, образованной продольными прямыми метками (9'''), параллельными первой оси (X) и разнесенными между собой на определенное расстояни РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК F24F 13/00 (11) (13) 143 887 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013141466/12, 10.09.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 10.09.2013 (72) Автор(ы): ...

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Номер записи: 1
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Polyvinyl Chloride Formulations

Номер: US20120048417A1
Автор: Bryan St.Onge, Henri St.Onge, Mark A. Smith, Thomas Marti
Принадлежит: Underground Solutions Technologies Group Inc

An extrudable polyvinyl chloride composition comprising from 80 to 99.9 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride for use in extruding a first part and a second part, wherein a fusion joint between the first extruded part and the second extruded part is formed by: A) composition at least a portion of a first terminal edge of the first extruded part and a first terminal edge of the second extruded part; B) engaging the melted terminal edges; and C) maintaining pressure between the engaged terminal edges to create a fused joint having a strength that is at least 50% of the tensile strength of the extruded part as measured by ASTM D638-2a. The extruded parts can be pipe sections.

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Номер записи: 2
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Polyvinyl Chloride Formulations

Номер: US20120199236A1
Автор: Bryan St. Onge, Henri St. Onge, Mark A. Smith, Thomas Marti
Принадлежит: Underground Solutions Technologies Group Inc

An extrudable polyvinyl chloride composition comprising from 80 to 99.9 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride for use in extruding a first part and a second part, wherein a fusion joint between the first extruded part and the second extruded part is formed by: A) composition at least a portion of a first terminal edge of the first extruded part and a first terminal edge of the second extruded part; B) engaging the melted terminal edges; and C) maintaining pressure between the engaged terminal edges to create a fused joint having a strength that is at least 50% of the tensile strength of the extruded part as measured by ASTM D638-2a. The extruded parts can be pipe sections.

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Номер записи: 3
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Flow pattern transition pipe

Номер: US20120318394A1
Автор: Lishun Hu, Wei Chen
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A flow pattern transition pipe for use in a pneumatic conveyance system is provided. The flow pattern transition pipe comprises a first expansion pipe section gradually increasing in inner diameter in an axial direction, a second shrink pipe section following the first section from a maximum inner diameter end of the first section and gradually reducing in inner diameter in an axial direction away from the first section, and a third pipe section following the second section from a minimum inner diameter end of the second section, with a substantially identical inner diameter smaller than a minimum inner diameter of the first section. An axial length of the first section is from about three to about five times of the axial length of the second section.

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Номер записи: 4
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Up-jacketed sub-ducts

Номер: US20130037157A1
Автор: Jason Morrow, Robert Kidd, Zeb Kale
Принадлежит: Individual

A conduit system includes at least a first conduit formed of an extruded material and a second conduit formed of an extruded material. A jacket surrounds the first and second conduits. The jacket is formed of an extruded material and has a thickness which is less than 50 mils, such as 30 mils. Optionally, the jacket includes at least one strip of material which is weakened so as to tear more easily than other portions of the jacket. Optionally, the jacket has a tensile strength which is less than a tensile strength of the first conduit.

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Номер записи: 5
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Ocean thermal energy conversion power plant cold water pipe connection

Номер: US20130042613A1
Автор: Andrew Rekret, Barry R. Cole, Daniel L. Wilkins, Greg M. Morrow, Jonathan M. Ross, Laurence Jay Shapiro, Manish Gupta
Принадлежит: Abell Foundation Inc

An offshore structure for use with an OTEC system includes a submerged spar having a lower portion having a cold water intake. The cold water intake includes a domed terminus in fluid communication with a cold water pipe. A dry machinery space adjacent the cold water intake includes one or more cold water supply pumps and one or more cold water pipe lifting and retention winches having a lifting cable connected to the cold water pipe.

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Номер записи: 6
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Tubular molded foam with plate portion

Номер: US20130052377A1
Автор: Isao Kimura, Masayuki Mishima, Naoto Tani
Принадлежит: Kyoraku Co Ltd

Provided is a tubular molded foam with a plate portion capable of reliably preventing the occurrence of an unwanted lump on the inside of a tube body even when the molding is manufactured using a molten resin having a high expansion ratio. The tubular molded foam includes a tube body and a plate portion joined with an outside of the tube body. The plate portion has a recess in the vicinity of a joint surface with the tube body.

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Номер записи: 7
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Polyvinyl Chloride Formulations

Номер: US20130068342A1
Автор: Marti Thomas, Smith Mark A., St. Onge Henri, St.Onge Byran
Принадлежит: Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.

An extrudable polyvinyl chloride composition comprising from 80 to 99.9 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride for use in extruding a first part and a second part, wherein a fusion joint between the first extruded part and the second extruded part is formed by: A) composition at least a portion of a first terminal edge of the first extruded part and a first terminal edge of the second extruded part; B) engaging the melted terminal edges; and C) maintaining pressure between the engaged terminal edges to create a fused joint having a strength that is at least 50% of the tensile strength of the extruded part as measured by ASTM D638-2a. The extruded parts can be pipe sections. 1. An extrudable polyvinyl chloride composition comprising from 80 to 99.9 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride for use in extruding a first part and a second part , wherein a fusion joint between the first extruded part and the second extruded part is formed by:A) melting at or above a melting temperature of the polyvinyl chloride composition at least a portion of a first terminal edge of the first extruded part and a first terminal edge of the second extruded part;B) engaging the melted terminal edges; andC) maintaining pressure between the engaged terminal edges to create a fused joint having a strength that is at least 50% of the tensile strength of the extruded part as measured by ASTM D638-2a.2. The polyvinyl chloride composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyvinyl chloride is virgin polyvinyl chloride.3. The polyvinyl chloride composition according to claim 1 , further comprising from 0.001 to 1.5 percent by weight of one or more heat stabilizers.4. The polyvinyl chloride composition according to claim 1 , further comprising from 0.1-5 percent by weight of one or more divalent metal salts of one or more Cto Clinear claim 1 , branched or cyclic alkyl claim 1 , alkenyl claim 1 , aryl claim 1 , aralkyl or alkaryl carboxylic acids.5. The polyvinyl chloride composition according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 8
11-04-2013 дата публикации

PIPE FOR DRAWING UP COLD WATER FOR A MARINE THERMAL ENERGY PLANT

Номер: US20130087241A1
Автор: Bathany Daniel, Begoc Raymond, Lelarge Virginie
Принадлежит: DCNS

A pipe for drawing up cold water for a marine thermal energy plant is produced from a composite material including glass fiber reinforcements and a thermosetting resin. 15-. (canceled)6. A pipe for drawing up cold water for an offshore marine thermal energy plant produced from a composite material including glass fiber reinforcements and a thermosetting resin , the pipe comprising:several sections of decreasing densities from a lower end of the pipe toward an upper end of the pipe.7. The suction pipe as recited in wherein the resin is polyester or isophthalic vinyl ester.8. The suction pipe as recited in further comprising at least one layer of honeycomb material incorporated into a wall of the pipe.9. The suction pipe as recited in wherein the honeycomb material is formed from a three-dimensional woven textile.10. The suction pipe as recited in wherein the textile is made from glass fibers.11. The suction pipe as recited in wherein the composite material consists of glass fiber reinforcements and a thermosetting resin. The present invention relates to a pipe for drawing up cold water for a marine thermal energy plant.Such a marine thermal energy plant generally includes a floating platform on which means are placed for producing electricity from the temperature difference in the surface and deep water, said platform also being associated with means forming a pipe for drawing cold water up from a depth.The operating principle of such an OTE (Ocean Thermal Energy) facility consists of using the temperature difference that exists naturally between the surface and deep water of the oceans to run a thermal machine.Due to the laws of thermodynamics, to have an acceptable efficiency, the implementation of such an OTE facility is only justified with a temperature difference for example greater than 20° C.Typically, the water can for example be at a temperature of 25° C. on the surface and a temperature of 5° C. at 1000 meters deep.One can then see that this limits the use ...

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Номер записи: 9
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Temporary Utility Service Apparatus

Номер: US20130113206A1
Автор: Richard Dahl, Robert L. Irwin
Принадлежит: Individual

A utility service apparatus having at least one utility segment with a conduit system having an elongated body. A coupling structure is positioned at both ends. The coupling structure at one end is attachable to the coupling structure at the other end. A plurality of utility service components extend through the elongated body. Coupling a first end of a first utility segment with the second end of another utility segment assembly operably connects each of the plurality of utility service components to another utility segment assembly. Some of the segment assemblies include a unit head positioned along the elongated body. The unit head has a plurality of utility service ports coupled to the utility service components. Service implements can be attached thereto.

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Номер записи: 10
18-07-2013 дата публикации

DOUBLE-WALLED TUBE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DOUBLE-WALLED TUBE AND STEAM GENERATOR

Номер: US20130180472A1
Автор: HINO Takehisa, Jimbo Noboru, Kono Wataru, Maruyama Shigeki, Sakamoto Toru, Sato Katsuhiko, Tamura Masataka, Tanaka Yoshimi, Terashima Toshinori
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

A double-walled tube includes: a plurality of double-walled tube forming members, each having an inner tube and an outer tube, connected by welding at welding portions of axis direction end portions thereof; and each of the welding portions of the double-walled tube forming members including a groove having a length in an axis direction set to be equal to or greater than ½ of a width of a weld bead formed by the welding at the welding portion. 1. A double-walled tube , comprising:a plurality of double-walled tube forming members, each having an inner tube and an outer tube, connected by welding at welding portions of axis direction end portions thereof; andeach of the welding portions of the double-walled tube forming members including a groove having a length in an axis direction being equal to or greater than ½ of a width of a weld bead formed by the welding at the welding portion.2. The double-walled tube according to claim 1 ,wherein the weld bead is a penetration bead.3. The double-walled tube according to claim 1 ,wherein, at the welding portions of the double-walled tube forming members, the inner tube of the double-walled tube forming member on one side is longer than the outer tube by a predetermined length in the axis direction and the outer tube of the double-walled tube forming member on the other side is longer than the inner tube by the predetermined length in the axis direction; andwherein a position where the inner tubes are welded to each other and a position where the outer tubes are welded to each other are displaced by the predetermined length in the axis direction.4. The double-walled tube according to claim 1 ,wherein the groove is in at least one of the two double-walled tube forming members welded at the welding portions.5. The double-walled tube according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the double-walled tube forming members has a wire mesh layer between the inner tube and the outer tube.6. A method of manufacturing a double-walled tube ...

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Номер записи: 11
01-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MECHANICALLY LINED PIPE

Номер: US20130195557A1
Автор: Bertaso Daniel, Denniel Sylvain, Hamilton John, Howard Brett, Pepin Aurélien, Tkaczyk Tomasz
Принадлежит:

A method of manufacturing a mechanically lined pipe (MLP) having an outer pipe and an inner liner comprising at least the steps of: (a) forming the outer pipe as a single length; (b) forming an inner liner former being wholly or substantially the same length as the outer pipe of step (a); (c) locating the inner liner former of step (b) within the outer pipe; and (d) expanding the inner liner former within the outer pipe to form the MLP. In this way, the conventional need to overcome problems with welding a number of pre-formed 12 m or 24 m bi-metallic pipe stalks to form a 1 km bi-metallic pipe are avoided, thus also avoiding weaknesses that can be a part of conventional stalk-welding processes for forming an MLP. 1. A method of manufacturing a mechanically lined pipe (MLP) having an outer pipe and an inner liner comprising at least the steps of:(a) forming the outer pipe as a single length;(b) forming the inner liner former being wholly or substantially the same length as the outer pipe of step (a);(c) locating the inner liner former of step (b) within the outer pipe; and(d) expanding the inner liner former within the outer pipe to form the MLP.2. A method as claimed in wherein the MLP is >500 m long claim 1 , optionally in the range 800-1200 m claim 1 , and preferably wholly or substantially 1 km long.3. A method as claimed in wherein step (a) comprises welding a plurality of outer pipe stalks together.4. A method as claimed in comprising welding the outer pipe stalks together using consumables of outer pipe material.5. A method as claimed in further comprising the step of;(e) coating the so-formed MLP.6. A method as claimed in wherein the MLP comprises a carbon steel outer pipe.7. A method as claimed in wherein the MLP comprises a clad liner.8. A method as claimed in wherein the clad liner has a thickness >2.5 mm claim 7 , preferably ≧3 mm.9. A method as claimed in wherein the clad liner has a thickness defined by formula (I){'br': None, 'i': D/t+', 'D/R=, '1406 ...

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Номер записи: 12
29-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING OF TUBULAR PARTS

Номер: US20130220473A1
Автор: Geskin Ernest Samuel, Kluz Krzysztof
Принадлежит: NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Apparatus and methods are disclosed whereby a propellant driven water stream is used in the formation of materials made from high tensile strength alloys. High pressure developed in liquid flowing through a tubular work piece is employed to achieve desired forms. The high pressure results from superposition of compression waves generated in the course of the impact of the liquid by products of propellant combustion. 1. A method of forming a workpiece into a desired shape comprising providing a die having an interior cavity configured to receive a workpiece , wherein the interior cavity comprises a dimension and shape corresponding to a desired shape of a finished workpiece , providing a combustion chamber adjacent one end of the die and a tapered nozzle adjacent an opposite end of the die , providing the nozzle with a relief opening at an end thereof , positioning the combustion chamber , die and nozzle in axially alignment , inserting a workpiece having two opposing open ends in the die cavity in axial alignment with the combustion chamber , die and nozzle , loading a propellant charge in the combustion chamber , filling the workpiece with a liquid , and activating the propellant charge.2. The method according to further comprising positioning an ignition mechanism adjacent to the combustion chamber and using the ignition mechanism to initiate a combustion event.3. The method according to further comprising providing a fluid supply to the workpiece.4. The method according to wherein the workpiece is tubular.5. The method according to comprising generating forming pressure of at least 1 GPa.6. A tubular device comprising a section having a tube diameter greater than a diameter of an adjacent section claim 1 , the section having a tube diameter greater than a diameter of an adjacent section formed by a process comprising providing a die having an interior cavity configured to receive a tubular workpiece claim 1 , providing the die with an interior cavity having a ...

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Номер записи: 13
07-11-2013 дата публикации

DUCT INSULATION LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION

Номер: US20130291990A1
Автор: Haubrich Daphne, Hettler Neil, Kunkler William, Nagarajan Venkata S., Parks Jerry M., Qi Weigang
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC

A duct insulation laminate an insulation layer and a facing. The insulation layer includes an insulation layer having a first edge surface, a second edge surface that is spaced apart from the first edge surface, a first face surface that extends from the first edge surface to the second edge surface, and a second face surface that is opposed to and spaced apart from the first face surface. The second face surface extends from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The facing is attached to the first face surface, and includes a polyester blended non-woven veil defining an outermost exterior surface of the duct insulation laminate.

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Номер записи: 14
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Duct liner

Номер: US20130295303A1
Автор: Jerry M. Parks, Neil Hettler, Weigang Qi, William Kunkler
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A duct liner includes an insulation layer and a facing. The insulation layer having a first edge surface, a second edge surface that is spaced apart from the first edge surface, and a first and second face surfaces that extend from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The facing is disposed on the first face surface, such that the first face surface is entirely covered by the facing. The facing is disposed on the first and second edge surfaces, such that the first and second edge surfaces are entirely covered by the facing. Two spaced apart strips of the facing are disposed on and cover a portion of the second face surface adjacent to the first and second edge surfaces, such that a portion of the second face surface between the strips is uncovered by the facing.

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Номер записи: 15
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Foldable HVAC Conduit and Duct Collar

Номер: US20130306184A1
Автор: Joseph J. Prischak
Принадлежит: HAVACO TECHNOLOGIES

What is presented is heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork. The HVAC ductwork comprises a strip of material, which is divided into a plurality of circumferential segments by a plurality of living hinges. The living hinges allow the HVAC ductwork to unfold for transportation and storage purposes. The strip of material has both a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism that are adapted to interlock with each other at an interlocking site, to create the assembled HVAC ductwork.

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Номер записи: 16
28-11-2013 дата публикации

DOUBLE-WALL PIPE AND PRODUCTION PROCESS

Номер: US20130312865A1
Автор: Baur Alexander, Heimerdinger Christoph, Lang Roland, LANGER Thomas, Meister Heinz, Messner Josef, Schwarze Dirk
Принадлежит:

A double-wall pipe for a transportation means which includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe extending therein. The outer pipe has two pipe segments which are formed like half-shells and are joined together to form the outer pipe along the longitudinal edges thereof. In this way, it is possible to make both the outer pipe and the inner pipe of metal, such that the wall thickness of the inner pipe can be relatively small. 1. A double-wall pipe for a transport means , comprising:an outer pipe; andan inner pipe extending in the outer pipe,wherein the inner pipe is designed to convey a fluid and is spaced apart from the outer pipe, and the outer pipe has two pipe segments in the form of half-shells which are joined together along their longitudinal edges in order to form the outer pipe.2. The double-wall pipe according to claim 1 , wherein the inner pipe is metallic.3. The double-wall pipe according to preceding claim 1 , wherein the outer pipe is metallic.4. The double-wall pipe according to preceding claim 1 , wherein the two pipe segments in the form of half-shells of the outer pipe are produced by splitting an initial pipe.5. The double-wall pipe according to claim 4 , wherein the double-wall pipe is a bent pipe.6. The double-wall pipe according to claim 5 , wherein the two pipe segments in the form of half-shells of the outer pipe are produced by parting the initial pipe along the neutral bending line of the bent initial pipe.7. The double-wall pipe according to claim 1 , wherein the double-wall pipe is a fuel line or hydraulic line.89.-. (canceled)10. A method for producing a double-wall pipe or a T-connection for connecting double-wall pipes claim 1 , the method comprising:forming an inner pipe;forming an initial pipe which has a larger diameter than the inner pipe;parting the initial pipe into a first and a second pipe segment in the form of half-shells;positioning the inner pipe in the first pipe segment in the form of a half-shell;joining together the two pipe ...

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Номер записи: 17
13-03-2014 дата публикации

RESIN END-FACE BUTT JOINT, METHOD FOR WELDING THE JOINTS, AND PIPING MEMBER

Номер: US20140069548A1
Автор: Hasegawa Takashi
Принадлежит:

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a resin end-face butt joint, a method for welding the joints, and a piping member, with which it is possible to ensure a sufficient clamping margin with the clamp of an ordinary welding machine and to ensure an appropriate distance between the centers even when joints having short tubular welding ring parts are welded, and with which it is possible to align the centers by positioning the centers along the same axis. The device for solving this problem is a resin end-face butt joint for which multiple welding ring parts () which communicate with a flow path () within a joint base part () are provided on the joint base part, and fastening parts () are provided so as to be coaxial with at least one of these welding ring parts at the outer end of the joint, for the purpose of clamping a welding machine. 1. A resin end-face butt joint comprising a joint base part provided therein with a flow path , multiple welding ring parts provided on the joint base part and communicating with the flow path in the joint base part , and fastening parts provided at an outer end of the joint base part for clamping a welding machine so as to be coaxial with at least one of the welding ring parts.2. A resin end-face butt joint according to claim 1 , wherein the welding ring parts have a short tubular shape claim 1 , and the fastening parts coaxial with the welding ring parts have a circular shape having an outside diameter identical with an outside diameter of the welding ring parts.3. A resin end-face butt joint according to claim 1 , wherein the welding ring parts provided on the joint base part have any one of shapes consisting of an elbow shape claim 1 , a T-shape and an angled T-shape.4. A method for welding resin end-face butt joints claim 1 , comprising projectingly forming circular fastening parts integrally on an outer end of a joint base part so as to be coaxial with welding ring parts provided on the joint base part claim ...

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Номер записи: 18
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Pipe joint, pipe and method of joining pipe sections

Номер: US20180010721A1
Автор: Emmanuel ATTIOGBE, Frank APICELLA, William GOLD
Принадлежит: BASF Corp

A pipe joint and elongated cementitious pipe is formed by joining abutting ends of adjacent pipe sections with a fiber reinforced composite material without the need for the pipe sections to have other connection means, such as the standard bell and spigot end connections. Also disclosed is a cementitious pipe including at least two cementitious pipe sections having ends that are joined together with a fiber reinforced polymer composite material. The cementitious pipe sections and resulting cementitious pipe may have a substantially uniform wall thickness and substantially uniform inner and outer diameters near the opposite ends of the pipe sections. Also provided is a method for joining cementitious pipe sections with a fiber reinforced composite material to manufacture an elongated cementitious pipe, such as an elongated concrete pipe.

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Номер записи: 19
19-01-2017 дата публикации

TELESCOPIC VACUUM EXTENSION MEMBER

Номер: US20170014011A1
Автор: Robbins Travis
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A telescopic vacuum extension member for providing a vacuum attachment having a selectable length is defined by a plurality of extension sections integrated telescopically and selectively positionable in a nested position and an extended position. Each extension section defines a hollow, conical body and includes a frictional surface and/or a flange to enable it to, when placed in either the nested position or extended position, provide seals at the top and bottom of the telescopic vacuum extension member. The frictional surfaces is operative to provide a lower seal on one hand, and an interior seal on the other and defines a raised, deformable surface which extends around the extension section adjacent to the extension section's lower rim. The flange is operative to provide a top seal and defines a deformable flap which extends around the circumference of the extension section adjacent to the extension section's upper rim. 1. A telescopic vacuum extension member , comprising:a plurality of telescopically integrated extension sections, each defining a hollow, conical body having a lower rim and an upper rim and including at least one of a frictional surface adjacent to the lower rim and a flange extending from the upper rim;said extension sections sized to enable each extension section to be positioned in a nested configuration so as to be selectively positionable in both a nested position and an extended position; andsaid extension sections together configured by way of the respective frictional surfaces and flanges to form a single interior channel whether positioned in the nested position or extended position.2. The telescopic vacuum extension member of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of extension sections define a tip section claim 1 , at least one middle sections claim 1 , and a base section.3. The telescopic vacuum extension member of claim 2 , wherein the tip section and at least one middle sections each include a frictional surface and a flange.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 20
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Fluid Conduit Ramp

Номер: US20160016024A1
Автор: Runyan Daniel J.
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A fluid conduit ramp construction provides partitions within a low profile outer conduit to reduce weight and increase strength while having a reduced device pressure loss at high flow rates such as are required for fire-fighting circumstances where large quantities of water must be supplied across a road or thoroughfare. The fluid conduit ramp may be rigid or flexible and of sufficient width to unconditionally provide fluid conduit cross-sectional areas larger than the nominal diameter of fire hose with which it is used. The fluid conduit ramp can be quickly deployed by one or two persons requiring only a short duration of traffic interruption after which traffic flow may be resumed at higher speeds than are possible using hose bridges. 1. A fluid conduit ramp comprisingan array of laterally adjacent internal fluid conduits formed by vertical partitions extending between upper and lower internal surfaces of said fluid conduit ramp wherein said internal fluid conduits at lateral sides of said array form ramps, anda manifold and fluid carrying hose connection at each end of said array of laterally adjacent internal fluid conduits, wherein said manifold is configured to direct fluid flow from said hose connection laterally to provide maximum total fluid flow through said array of internal fluid conduits.2. The fluid conduit ramp as recited in claim 1 , wherein said manifold includes a surface intersecting an axis of said fluid carrying hose connection at an angle.3. The fluid conduit ramp as recited in claim 1 , wherein an axis of said fluid carrying hose connection is formed at an angle to a said internal surface or said fluid conduit ramp.4. The fluid conduit ramp as recited in claim 1 , further including tabs extending from an end of said array of laterally adjacent internal fluid conduits.5. The fluid conduit ramp as recited in claim 1 , further including flanges extending laterally from said array of laterally adjacent internal fluid conduits.6. The fluid conduit ...

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Номер записи: 21
17-01-2019 дата публикации

COMPOSITE ARTICLE

Номер: US20190017647A1
Автор: Dodge Jeffrey A.
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A composite article has increased pull-off strength and includes a first layer including a low surface energy polymer, a poly(meth)acrylate layer, and an epoxide layer. The poly(meth)acrylate layer is disposed on and in direct contact with the first layer. Moreover, the poly(meth)acrylate layer includes a poly(meth)acrylate that includes the reaction product of at least one (meth)acrylate that is polymerized in the presence of an organoborane initiator. The epoxide layer is disposed on and in direct contact with the poly(meth)acrylate layer. The epoxide layer includes an epoxide. The composite article has a pull-off strength of greater than zero pli measured using ASTM D4541. 1. A composite article having increased pull-off strength and comprising:A. a first layer comprising a low surface energy polymer;B. a poly(meth)acrylate layer disposed on and in direct contact with said first layer, wherein said poly(meth)acrylate layer comprises a poly(meth)acrylate that comprises the reaction product of at least one (meth)acrylate polymerized in the presence of an organoborane initiator; andC. an epoxide layer disposed on and in direct contact with said poly(meth)acrylate layer, wherein said epoxide layer comprises an epoxide;wherein said composite article has a pull-off strength of greater than zero pli measured using ASTM D4541.2. The composite article of wherein said epoxide is further defined as an epoxy-polyurethane hybrid.3. The composite article of wherein said epoxy-polyurethane hybrid is the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an epoxy compound.4. The composite article of wherein said epoxide is further defined as an epoxide elastomer that is the polymerization product of an epoxy compound.5. The composite article of having a pull-off strength of at least 800 pli measured between said epoxide layer and said poly(meth)acrylate layer using ASTM D4541.6. The composite article of wherein said first layer is a first outermost layer.7. The composite article of ...

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Номер записи: 22
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SNAP TOGETHER TUBE ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Номер: US20200018430A1
Автор: Morton Philip G.
Принадлежит: Deceuninck North America, LLC

An assembly including a first elongated rail having a male snap member extending along its length, the male snap member having a groove extending along its length, and a second elongated rail having a female snap member extending along its length. The female snap member has a first leg and a second leg, the first leg including a foot. The male snap member is receivable between the first and second legs of the female snap member such that the foot of the female snap member is received in the groove of the male snap member to exert a force that retains the male and female snap members together such that the first and second rails are assembled to form a hollow tube. 1. An assembly comprising:a first elongated rail having a male snap member extending along its length, the male snap member having a groove extending along its length; anda second elongated rail having a female snap member extending along its length, the female snap member having a first leg and a second leg, the first leg including a foot, wherein the male snap member is receivable between the first and second legs of the female snap member such that the foot of the female snap member is received in the groove of the male snap member to exert a force that retains the male and female snap members together such that the first and second rails are assembled to form a hollow tube.2. The assembly of wherein at least one of the legs of the female snap member is configured to be sufficiently elastically flexible to flex away from the other leg when the male snap member is inserted into the female snap member to enable the first and second rails to be assembled.3. The assembly of wherein the second leg of the female snap member is configured to engage a surface of the male snap member to limit insertion of the male snap member into the female snap member claim 1 , and wherein the surface of the male snap member is oriented perpendicular to a direction of insertion of the male snap member into the female snap ...

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Номер записи: 23
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Duct liner

Номер: US20160025371A1
Автор: Jerry M. Parks, Neil Hettler, Weigang Qi, William Kunkler
Принадлежит: OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC

A duct liner includes an insulation layer and a facing. The insulation layer having a first edge surface, a second edge surface that is spaced apart from the first edge surface, and a first and second face surfaces that extend from the first edge surface to the second edge surface. The facing is disposed on the first face surface, such that the first face surface is entirely covered by the facing. The facing is disposed on the first and second edge surfaces, such that the first and second edge surfaces are entirely covered by the facing. Two spaced apart strips of the facing are disposed on and cover a portion of the second face surface adjacent to the first and second edge surfaces, such that a portion of the second face surface between the strips is uncovered by the facing.

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Номер записи: 24
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Sealing Arrangements for Subsea Pipe-in-Pipe Systems

Номер: US20180023767A1
Автор: Gerald Gerometta, Henri Rousseau, Nathalie Delaunay
Принадлежит: Acergy France SAS

A method of sealing an annulus of an electrically trace-heated pipe-in-pipe structure including introducing a flowable filler material to mould a sealing mass in situ is disclosed. The sealing mass closes a restriction at which the annulus is narrowed radially and embeds at least one heating element that extends generally longitudinally through the restriction. The structure includes an inner ring spaced within an outer ring to define the annulus between the rings. The annulus is narrowed radially by one or more projections that extend radially into the annulus from at least one of the rings toward the other of said rings. The restriction may include multiple bores, each of which may contain a sealing mass around a respective heating element in the bore.

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Номер записи: 25
24-04-2014 дата публикации

TUBULAR DUCT MEMBER

Номер: US20140110014A1
Автор: Rowan Brian, Walsh Patrick
Принадлежит: Walsh Intellectual Property Ltd.

A tubular duct member comprises a plurality of sheet metal panels joined along adjacent longitudinal edges by cooperating folded sheet metal catches the catches being pushed together such that respective detent surfaces on each catch engage behind one another to retain the edges of the sheets together. One of the catches includes a body of resilient material compressed between the catches and biasing the catches apart to maintain the detent surfaces bearing against one another. 1. A tubular duct member comprising a plurality of circumferential sheet material panels joined along adjacent longitudinal edges by cooperating sheet material catches formed along each edge , the catches being pushed together such that respective detent surfaces on each catch engage behind one another to retain the edges of the sheets together , wherein at least one of the catches includes a body of resilient material compressed between the catches and biasing the catches apart to maintain the detent surfaces bearing against one another , wherein each catch comprises a rib of triangular cross-section extending along the respective edge , the detent surfaces being surfaces of said ribs.2. A duct member as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each catch comprises a folded metal rib.3. A duct member as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a first catch comprises a first channel having opposite sidewalls with a first rib running along the inside of one sidewall of the first channel claim 1 , and the second catch comprises a flange with a second rib running along its length claim 1 , the flange being inserted into the first channel so that the ribs engage behind one another.4. A duct member as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the second catch comprises a second channel having opposite sidewalls with the second rib running along the outside of one sidewall of the second channel claim 3 , wherein the sidewall of the first channel opposite the first rib is inserted into the second channel claim 3 , and wherein the body ...

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Номер записи: 26
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Trenchless drainage structure replacement

Номер: US20140112721A1
Автор: Robert E. Harr
Принадлежит: Harr Technologies Inc

Replacement drainage structures and methods for replacing drainage structures are disclosed. An example method includes driving a plurality of sections of a replacement drainage structure around a buried drainage structure to be replaced. At least a portion of the drainage structure to be replaced is positioned within the interior of a section of the replacement drainage structure. Portions of the drainage structure to be replaced are removed.

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Номер записи: 27
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Structure of water-cooling piping system

Номер: US20170030493A1
Автор: Tai-Sheng Han
Принадлежит: EVGA Corp Taiwan

A water-cooling piping system generally includes at least one water-cooling heat dissipation device, at least one heat dissipation conduit connected to one side of the water-cooling heat dissipation device, a hot flow tube arranged in the heat dissipation conduit, a cold flow tube arranged in the heat dissipation conduit and beside the hot flow tube, and an insulator arranged in the heat dissipation conduit. The insulator surrounds an outside wall of each of the hot flow tube and the cold flow tube to have the hot flow tube and the cold flow tube isolated from and independent of each other. With such an arrangement, the hot flow tube and the cold flow tube are arranged in the heat dissipation conduit to form an integrated structure so that the space occupied by the tubes can be reduced and the installation of the heat dissipation conduit and the water-cooling heat dissipation device can be simplified. In addition, the insulator is provided to isolate the hot flow tube and the cold flow tube from each other so as to effectively improve the overall water cooling effect.

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Номер записи: 28
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Composite spray bars

Номер: US20220049654A1
Автор: Mark Allen Broome, Mark G. Goeddeke, Seth E. Rutan
Принадлежит: Woodward Inc

The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a fuel delivery component, including a substantially rigid, unitary structure formed as a single piece of material, and at least a first seamless lumen defined by the unitary structure.

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Номер записи: 29
17-02-2022 дата публикации

COMPOSITE SPRAY BARS

Номер: US20220049655A1
Автор: Broome Mark Allen, Goeddeke Mark G., Rutan Seth E.
Принадлежит:

The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a fuel delivery component, a substantially rigid, unitary structure formed as a single piece of material, and at least a first seamless lumen defined by the unitary structure as a first loop. 1. A method of manufacturing a fuel delivery component , the method comprising:forming, by additive manufacturing, a substantially rigid, unitary structure as a single piece of material; anddefining, within the unitary structure, at least a first seamless lumen as a first loop.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unitary structure has a predetermined form.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first seamless lumen is defined with a lengthwise varying cross-sectional area.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising defining claim 1 , within the unitary structure claim 1 , a second seamless lumen as a second loop claim 1 , wherein the second seamless lumen is defined substantially parallel to the first seamless lumen.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising defining claim 1 , within the unitary structure claim 1 , a second seamless lumen as a second loop claim 1 , wherein the second seamless lumen is defined substantially coaxial to the first seamless lumen.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising defining claim 1 , within the unitary structure claim 1 , a second seamless lumen as a second loop claim 1 , wherein the first seamless lumen and the second seamless lumen are defined substantially helical relative to each other.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising defining a second seamless lumen disposed at least partly within the first lumen.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising defining a plurality of support structures defined by the unitary structure along the lengths of the first seamless lumen and the second seamless lumen claim 7 , and configured to position the first lumen relative to the second lumen.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of support ...

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Номер записи: 30
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Method For The Offshore Installation Of A Preheated Double-Walled Underwater Pipe For Transporting Fluids

Номер: US20200032926A1
Автор: CHOJNACKI Vincent, COCAULT-DUVERGER Vincent, JARDIN Antoine
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A method of installing at sea a double-walled preheated undersea pipe for transporting fluids, wherein for each new pipe section to be assembled to a pipe that is already installed at sea: the method involves preheating the inner wall unit element inside the outer wall unit element of the new pipe section; assembling the inner wall unit elements of the new pipe section to the inner wall of the pipe that is already installed at sea; assembling the outer wall unit element of the new pipe section to the outer wall of the pipe that is already installed at sea; lowering the new pipe section into the sea; and repeating the above for other new pipe sections to be assembled so as to prestress the pipe while it is being installed at sea. 1. A method of installing at sea a double-walled preheated undersea pipe for transporting fluids , said pipe comprising a plurality of pipe sections assembled together at sea successively one after another , each pipe section being obtained by assembling together on land at least two inner wall unit elements for receiving the fluid that is to be transported and at least two outer wall unit elements that are assembled coaxially around the inner wall unit elements , the outer wall unit elements being assembled around the inner wall unit elements without adding any mechanical connection element , the method comprising in succession , for each new pipe section that is to be assembled to the pipe already installed at sea , the method comprising:preheating the inner wall unit elements inside the outer wall unit elements of the new pipe section;assembling a free end of the inner wall unit elements of the new pipe section to the inner wall element of the pipe that is already installed at sea;assembling a free end of the outer wall unit elements of the new pipe section to the outer wall element of the pipe that is already installed at sea;lowering the new pipe section into the sea; andrepeating the above for other new pipe sections that are to be ...

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Номер записи: 31
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for manufacturing interlocking pipe

Номер: US20150040372A1
Автор: Norifusa Suzuki, Ryouichi Fukabori
Принадлежит: Showa Rasenkan Seisakusho Co Ltd

The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for manufacturing an interlocking pipe obtained by easily and precisely shaping a pipe with a circular cross section or with the edges of the cross section nearly forming a circle in a non-loose manner, so as to provide excellent machining performance when the interlocking pipe is cut off and provide excellent operation efficiency for the apparatus itself. A metal band plate is helically wound onto a core member with a circular cross section or with the edges of the cross section nearly forming a circle. Clamping device is freely assembled at a front end of the code member in a detachable and switchable manner, and synchronously rotate in accordance with instructions from a main computing-controlling member, so as to prevent the metal band plate from being loosened, thereby to manufacture the interlocking pipe efficiently.

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Номер записи: 32
12-02-2015 дата публикации

High temperature field joints

Номер: US20150041017A1
Автор: Eileen Wan, Jan Peder Hegdal, Suresh Choudhary, Torgeir Sletvold
Принадлежит: Shawcor Ltd

A method for forming a high temperature field joint between two insulated pipe sections, and an insulated conduit having a low temperature field joint. The conduit comprises a steel pipe with a corrosion protection coating and a pipe insulation layer comprising a polymer composition having thermal conductivity of less than about 0.40 W/mk, and/or heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C. After a circumferential weld joint is formed between the two pipes, a first field joint insulation layer is applied over the joint area, the first field joint insulation layer comprises a polymer composition having heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C.

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Номер записи: 33
06-02-2020 дата публикации

DUAL PLUMBING SYSTEM FOR A HOT TUB OR SPA

Номер: US20200038287A1
Автор: BACKER Scott Stephen
Принадлежит: WEXCO INCORPORATED

Systems, apparatus and methods for providing air and water to hot tub jets. The present teachings include jet assemblies, manifold assemblies, and related components, as well as methods of assembling hot tubs involving these components. In some cases, the present teachings describe the use of dual extrusion tubing to route air and water through adjacent, connected fluid conduits. In some cases, the present teachings describe a “press-and-click” method of connecting various components. 1. A hot tub jet assembly comprising:a jet back including a first hollow protrusion configured to receive a stream of water and a second hollow protrusion configured to receive a stream of air; anda jet body configured to receive the streams of water and air from the jet back, to merge the streams of water and air together to form a mixed stream of air and water, and to provide the mixed stream of air and water from an outlet;wherein the jet back further includes a ring disposed at a distal end of the jet back and at least one spring-biased hook connected to the ring, and the jet body includes at least one projection configured to engage the at least one spring-biased hook.2. The hot tub jet assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one projection comprises a lip extending around substantially an entirety of a circumference of a surface of the jet body.3. The hot tub jet assembly of claim 2 , wherein the at least one spring-biased hook is configured to retain the lip between the at least one spring-biased hook and the distal end of the jet back.4. The hot tub jet assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one spring-biased hook includes a sloped surface configured to slidingly engage the at least one projection of the jet body claim 1 , thereby facilitating insertion of the jet body into the jet back.5. The hot tub jet assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ring is substantially circular in an undeformed state.6. The hot tub jet assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a jet insert ...

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Номер записи: 34
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Line with arched structure

Номер: US20150053387A1
Автор: Bernd Seeger, Marcel Horgos, Michael Pluschke
Принадлежит: WITZENMANN GMBH

A line is provided for hot gas, for the use particularly in a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine, with the line including at least one guiding pipe ( 2 ), having deformations ( 4 ) over at least a portion of its length at least over parts of its circumference, which seen from an exterior of the guiding pipe ( 2 ) are embodied convexly or concavely and are interrupted at least once in the circumferential direction.

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Номер записи: 35
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Sealing Arrangements for Subsea Pipe-in-Pipe Systems

Номер: US20180051539A1
Автор: Delaunay Nathalie, Gerometta Gerald, Rousseau Henri
Принадлежит:

A method of sealing an annulus between inner and outer pipe sections of a pipe-in-pipe system includes positioning a sealing mass in the annulus in contact with the inner and outer pipe sections. Deforming the sealing mass occurs, for example by shearing and compression, by effecting relative longitudinal movement between the inner and outer pipe sections. Fixing the inner and outer pipe sections against reverse relative longitudinal movement to maintain deformation of the sealing mass is then performed. The inner pipe section and a displaced outer pipe section may be fixed by welding them to respective pipes of an adjoining pipe-in-pipe structure. Opposed ramp surfaces, each being similarly inclined relative to the longitudinal direction, extend into the annulus from respective ones of the pipe sections such that the sealing mass may be compressed between the ramp surfaces. 1. A method of sealing an annulus between inner and outer pipe sections of a pipe-in-pipe system , the method comprising:positioning a sealing mass in the annulus in contact with the inner and outer pipe sections;deforming the sealing mass by effecting relative longitudinal movement between the inner and outer pipe sections; andfixing the inner and outer pipe sections against reverse relative longitudinal movement to maintain deformation of the sealing mass.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising shearing the sealing mass between the inner and outer pipe sections.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising compressing the sealing mass between the inner and outer pipe sections.4. The method of claim 3 , comprising compressing the sealing mass by advancing a ramp surface extending into the annulus from at least one of the inner and outer pipe sections claim 3 , the ramp surface being inclined relative to the direction of longitudinal movement.5. The method of claim 4 , comprising compressing the sealing mass between opposed ramp surfaces extending into the annulus from respective ones of the inner and ...

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Номер записи: 36
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Method for forming a tubular construction element

Номер: US20150059965A1
Автор: Peter Johannes Lodewijk Geurts
Принадлежит: GTE BV

A method for forming a tubular construction element built up of longitudinally extending segments joined together in a side-by-side relationship, wherein the length in the longitudinal direction of the tubular construction element is greater than the diameter thereof.

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Номер записи: 37
01-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF GENERATING SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF TUBE COMPONENTS TO BECOME FUNCTIONAL FEATURES

Номер: US20180058771A1
Автор: Butcher Evan, JR. Wendell V., Kironn Lexia, Ott Joe, Schirtzinger Gary A., Twelves
Принадлежит:

A method includes building a tubular object by a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process. A structure integrally connected to the tubular object for supporting a portion of the tubular object is formed during building of the tubular object. The structure provides vibration dampening, heat shielding, heat transfer, stiffening, energy absorption, or mounting after the tubular object is built. 1. A method comprising:building a tubular object by a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process;forming, while building the tubular object, a structure integrally connected to the tubular object for supporting a portion of the tubular object with the structure during building of the tubular object, and for providing vibration dampening, heat shielding, heat transfer, stiffening, energy absorption, or mounting after the tubular object is built.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the structure comprises a heat-shield structure claim 1 , mounting structure claim 1 , honeycomb structure claim 1 , fin structure claim 1 , matrix structure claim 1 , lattice structure claim 1 , rib structure claim 1 , filter structure claim 1 , bushing structure claim 1 , or slot.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular object includes at least one channel therein extending for the length of the tubular object claim 1 , and the at least one channel is configured to allow transport of a fluid through the tubular object.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the structure is disposed within the tubular object and the structure is configured to allow transport of the fluid through the tubular object.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the fluid comprises oil claim 3 , fuel claim 3 , gas claim 3 , or air.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tubular object comprises a tube designed for use in a gas turbine engine.7. A method comprising:designing a component having a tubular body and a structure that performs at least one of vibration dampening, heat shielding, heat transfer, ...

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Номер записи: 38
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Sound absorbing duct with foam-filled honeycomb core for environmental control system

Номер: US20200056727A1
Автор: Bryce A. Vandyke, David R. C. Cannal, Douglas D. Maben, Mark M. Gmerek
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A duct includes a foam-filled honeycomb core structure having a tubular shape. The duct further includes an air-impermeable duct wall coupled to an exterior surface of the foam-filled honeycomb core structure.

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Номер записи: 39
29-05-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING SOLIDS THROUGH AN OUTLET PIPE

Номер: US20140144511A1
Автор: Pan Edward Chen
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A system includes a solids pressurizing feeder and an outlet pipe coupled to an outlet channel of the solids pressurizing feeder. The outlet pipe includes a plurality of pipe segments telescopically coupled to one another such that a length of the outlet pipe is adjustable. The solids pressurizing feeder may be used to convey a mixture of solids and fluids. 1. A system , comprising:a solids pressurizing feeder; andan outlet pipe coupled to an outlet channel of the solids pressurizing feeder, wherein the outlet pipe comprises a plurality of pipe segments telescopically coupled to one another such that a length of the outlet pipe is adjustable.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the solids pressurizing feeder comprises at least one of a rotary disk type solids pressurizing feeder claim 1 , a double-track feeder claim 1 , a lock hopper claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising an outlet enclosure coupled to the outlet of the solids pressurizing feeder claim 1 , wherein the outlet pipe is disposed in the outlet enclosure.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the outlet enclosure is coupled to a discharge pipe.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the outlet enclosure comprises an opening configured to provide access for adjustment of the length of the outlet pipe.6. The system of claim 5 , comprising an actuator assembly coupled to the outlet pipe and configured to adjust the length of the outlet pipe claim 5 , wherein the actuator assembly comprises:an actuator disposed outside of the outlet enclosure; anda rod coupled to the actuator and configured to extend through the opening.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of pipe segments has a different inner diameter.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of pipe segments progressively increase in diameter from one segment to another.9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the inner diameter of at least one of the plurality of pipe segments increases from an upstream end of ...

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Номер записи: 40
11-03-2021 дата публикации

Preformed Duct Assembly

Номер: US20210071785A1
Автор: Larson Fred, Pearson Matthew
Принадлежит:

A duct bank assembly may include an elongate extending conduit with a length for receiving and passing through a cable or wire and an encasing body encasing the conduit along its longitudinal extent between a first mating end and an opposed second mating end of the body. Each mating end of the at least one elongate conduit has a male or female mating end for joining with a corresponding male or female mating end of an abutting duct bank assembly in a self-locking, self-sealing joint. 129-. (canceled)30. A preformed duct bank assembly module for placement in underground service , comprising:at least one elongate conduit with a length for receiving and passing through a service delivery media and forming a joint with a corresponding conduit of an abutting, adjacent duct bank assembly module; andan encasing body formed before module placement and encasing the conduit along its longitudinal extent between a first mating end and an opposed, second mating end of the body; a sealing element; and', 'a restraining member, the restraining member having one or more protrusions for engaging and locking the corresponding mating end., 'wherein each end of the at least one elongate conduit is provided with a male or female mating end for joining with a corresponding male or female mating end of the corresponding conduit of the abutting duct bank assembly in a self-locking, self-sealing joint, the self-locking, self-sealing joint comprising31. The assembly of claim 30 , wherein the at least one elongate conduit comprises at least one means for resisting relative motion between the conduit and the encasing body resulting from differential loading between the conduit and the encasing body.32. The assembly of claim 30 , wherein the female end of the elongate conduit comprises a belled end.33. The assembly of claim 32 , wherein the sealing element comprises a gasket for forming a watertight seal with the inserted male end.34529035193. The assembly of claim 30 , wherein the longitudinal ...

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Номер записи: 41
11-03-2021 дата публикации

REDUCING THE RISK OF CORROSION IN PIPELINES

Номер: US20210071806A1
Автор: ALGHAMDI TARIQ ABDULWAHED ALI
Принадлежит:

A carbon steel main body defines a flow passage. The carbon steel main body includes an end. The carbon steel main body includes a beveled edge at the end. A corrosion resistant cladding is deposited along an inner surface of the carbon steel main body. The corrosion resistant cladding extends from the end to a distance into the carbon steel main body. 1. A tubular comprising:a carbon steel main body defining a flow passage, the carbon steel main body comprising an end, the carbon steel main body comprising a beveled edge at the end; anda corrosion resistant cladding deposited along an inner surface of the carbon steel main body, the corrosion resistant cladding extending from the end to a distance into the carbon steel main body; anda galvanic protection system configured to reduce galvanic corrosion between the carbon steel and the corrosion resistant cladding.2. The tubular of claim 1 , further comprising:an epoxy or glass-flake coating along an interior surface of the tubular.3. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the distance into the carbon steel main body that the corrosion resistant cladding extends is substantially four to seven inches.4. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the corrosion resistant cladding comprises alloy 625.5. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein an inner surface of the corrosion resistant cladding smoothly transitions to the inner surface of the carbon steel main body.6. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the corrosion resistant cladding is deposited as a weld overlay.7. The tubular of claim 6 , wherein the corrosion resistant cladding comprises two layers of weld overlay.8. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the end is a first end claim 1 , the corrosion resistant cladding is a first corrosion resistant cladding claim 1 , and the distance is a first distance claim 1 , the carbon steel main body comprising a second end claim 1 , the tubular further comprising:a second corrosion resistant cladding deposited along the inner surface, the second corrosion ...

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Номер записи: 42
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Transportation and Installation of Elongate Subsea Elements

Номер: US20170074424A1
Автор: Francisco Javier TINOCO, Kee Chien TING
Принадлежит: Subsea 7 Ltd

A method of handling a discrete elongate subsea element of determinate length, such as a spool of rigid pipe is disclosed. The method includes shortening a tensile chord system acting on longitudinally-spaced locations on the element to apply longitudinally-compressive forces to the element. The compressive forces bend the element along its length against elastic recovery force to shorten the span of the element. One end of the element is anchored at a first anchorage before or after the element is bent. The other end of the element is anchored at a second anchorage, after the element is bent and while the element remains bent. The method is apt to be used during installation of the element, where the anchorages are both underwater, and during transportation of the element, where the anchorages are hang-off platforms of a surface vessel.

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Номер записи: 43
12-06-2014 дата публикации

CHANNELING GAS FLOW TUBE

Номер: US20140158249A1
Автор: Schlosser Thomas George
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A channel for moving gas between an entry into which gas is introduced and an exit through which gas exits, comprising a plurality of adjoining adjacent guides, each guide comprising an outer portion of a smoothly-curved, modified torus whose inner wall has concave curvature on the gas inlet and convex curvature on the gas outlet and has an inflection point of curvature axially downstream of the inlet of the respective guide. Each guide forms a smoothly curved internal cavity with a cavity mouth opening into the gas flow channel, the cavities shaped such that a vortex forms within each of the cavities as gas passes through the channel. Flow of fluid in the channel is unidirectional and axial from the entry to the exit. 1a plurality of adjoining adjacent guides, each guide comprising an outer portion of a smoothly-curved, modified torus whose inner wall has concave curvature on the gas inlet and convex curvature on the gas outlet and has an inflection point of curvature axially downstream of the inlet of the respective guide;wherein each guide forms a smoothly curved internal cavity with a cavity mouth opening into the gas flow channel, the cavities shaped such that a vortex forms within each of the cavities as gas passes through the channel; andwherein flow of fluid in the channel is unidirectional and axial from the entry to the exit.. A channel for moving gas between an entry into which gas is introduced and an exit through which gas exits, the channel comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/540,492, titled “CHANNELING GAS FLOW TUBE”, filed on Jul. 2, 2012, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/238,253, titled “CHANNELING GAS FLOW TUBE”, filed on Sep. 25, 2008 and issuing on Jul. 3, 2012 as U.S. Pat. No. 8,210,309, the entire specification of which is incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThis invention pertains to tubes through which a fluid may move, and more ...

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Номер записи: 44
23-03-2017 дата публикации

POLYMER-LINED PIPES AND FITTINGS WITH REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS

Номер: US20170082219A1
Автор: MOON SOON WON
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A pipe or fitting having a polymer liner and a replaceable component including an outer ring having an outside diameter matching the inside diameter of the pipe or fitting, a polymer liner bonded to the outer ring and having an inside diameter matching the inside diameter of the liner of the pipe or fitting. The replaceable component is disposed in an inlet or outlet of the pipe or fitting so as to form a continuous bore lined with a polymer. 1. A polymer-lined pipe or fitting having replaceable components , wherein the inlet and/or the outlet of the polymer-lined pipe or fitting is configured to receive a replaceable component to form a continuous bore , the replaceable component comprising:a. an outer ring having an outside diameter matching the inside diameter of the pipe or fitting in the groove; andb. a polymer liner bonded to the outer ring and having an inside diameter matching the inside diameter of the polymer liner of the pipe or fitting.2. The pipe or fitting of wherein the outer ring of the replaceable component is made of metal or fiberglass-reinforced plastics.3. The pipe or fitting of wherein the polymer of the replaceable component comprises a natural or synthetic rubber claim 1 , a polyurethane claim 1 , a thermoplastic polymer claim 1 , or a thermoset polymer.4. The pipe or fitting of wherein the polymer liner of the replaceable component is the same or similar to the polymer liner of the pipe or fitting.5. The pipe or fitting of wherein the replaceable components have a square-cut or an angle-cut face which abuts the liner of the pipe or fitting.6. The pipe or fitting of wherein all the exposed surfaces of the replaceable components are lined claim 1 , coated or encapsulated with polymer.7. The pipe or fitting of wherein all the exposed surfaces in the pipe or fitting are lined claim 7 , coated or encapsulated with polymer.8. The pipe or fitting of wherein the replaceable components are bonded into the pipe or fitting.9. The pipe or fitting of ...

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Номер записи: 45
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Bundle Section of a Pipe Bundle for Subsea Installation

Номер: US20200088324A1
Автор: BROWN Philip Derek, Dicken Robert
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A bundle section () of a subsea pipeline bundle comprises a rigid carrier pipe () having an end closed by a transverse bulkhead (A, B), and one or more fluid conduits in fluid communication with an opening that penetrates the bulkhead. Fluid coupling formations such as a spigot or a recess on an outer face of the bulkhead surround the opening. Leak-tight coupling between successive fluid conduits is effected when the bulkheads of two such bundle sections are brought together. This forces together opposed complementary fluid coupling formations of the bulkheads. The bulkheads connect the adjoining bundles sections fluidly and mechanically. 1. A bundle section of a pipeline bundle for subsea installation , the bundle section comprising:a rigid elongate carrier pipe having at least one end closed by a transverse bulkhead; andtwo or more elongate elements extending along and within the carrier pipe to the bulkhead, those elements comprising at least one fluid conduit in fluid communication with a respective opening that penetrates the bulkhead;wherein an outer face of the bulkhead has outwardly-facing fluid coupling formations surrounding the or each opening, those formations being arranged to effect leak-tight coupling when forced longitudinally against opposed complementary fluid coupling formations.2. The bundle section of claim 1 , wherein the fluid coupling formations are fixed relative to the bulkhead.3. The bundle section of or claim 1 , wherein the fluid coupling formations comprise at least one male formation projecting from the outer face of the bulkhead.4. The bundle section of claim 3 , wherein a male formation comprises a hollow spigot protruding from the outer face.5. The bundle section of claim 4 , wherein the spigot tapers outwardly from the outer face.6. The bundle section of any preceding claim claim 4 , wherein the fluid coupling formations comprise at least one female formation recessed into the outer face of the bulkhead.7. The bundle section of ...

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Номер записи: 46
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Tubular body

Номер: US20180093421A1
Автор: Katsunori Matsuki, Masayuki Mori
Принадлежит: Uchiyama Manufacturing Corp

A tubular body formed by joining two semi-tubular portions that are divided in radial direction, the tubular body having a connection flange portion provided with a bolt hole on at least one end portion. The two semi-tubular portions have joint projection portions at both edge portions in circumferential direction, the joint projection portions projecting in radial direction and extending in axial direction, and each joint projection portion of the semi-tubular portions on at least one of both sides in circumferential direction is configured to be bent so as to deviate from a virtual division face passing a central axis in such a manner that a joint portion formed by abutting the joint projection portions does not interfere with a tool for fastening a bolt inserted into the bolt hole in a predetermined area in the vicinity of the bolt hole of the connection flange portion.

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Номер записи: 47
28-03-2019 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING PIPE AND PRODUCTION METHOD

Номер: US20190092481A1
Автор: PFETSCHER ANDRE, STEINMAYER MARC
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An air conditioning pipe for carrying a gas in an aircraft includes a wall which is a sandwich component. The wall contains at least one woven fabric which forms a first ply of the wall and at least one fibrous web, made from a material containing glass, which forms a second ply of the wall. A method for producing the air conditioning pipe is also provided. 1. An air conditioning pipe for carrying a gas in an aircraft , the air conditioning pipe comprising: at least one woven fabric forming a first ply of said wall, and at least one fibrous web made of a material containing glass and forming a second ply of said wall;', 'said at least one woven fabric including at least one woven fabric of a prepreg; and, 'a gas-carrying air conditioning pipe wall being a sandwich component containingsaid at least one fibrous web containing a resin soaking said at least one fibrous web.2. The air conditioning pipe according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one fibrous web includes a fibrous web forming a covering ply facing an internal space.3. The air conditioning pipe according to claim 1 , wherein:said wall contains a further woven fabric forming a third ply of said wall; andsaid at least one fibrous web of said second ply is disposed between said at least one woven fabric of said first ply and said woven fabric of said third ply.4. The air conditioning pipe according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one fibrous web has a basis weight of 20 g/mto 70 g/m.5. The air conditioning pipe according to claim 1 , wherein the air conditioning pipe is configured for carrying air as the gas.6. The air conditioning pipe according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one fibrous web includes at least one fibrous web having a thickness of 0.1 to 0.8 millimeters.7. The air conditioning pipe according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one fibrous web includes at least one fibrous web having a binder content of 3 to 10 percent.8. A method for producing an air conditioning pipe for carrying a ...

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Номер записи: 48
14-04-2016 дата публикации

DUCT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20160102786A1
Автор: IWASAKI Kenji, TAMADA Teruo
Принадлежит: KYORAKU CO., LTD.

Provided is a duct that does not cause defective molding and has a highly sound absorption inner surface which can effectively suppress noise. A duct includes a tubular duct main body and a sound absorption member disposed on the inner surface of the duct main body. The duct has at least one of configurations (1) to (3): (1) the duct main body has a sandwiching part having a pair of opposite wall surfaces, and a side edge of the sound absorption member is sandwiched between the wall surfaces of the sandwiching part; (2) the sound absorption member is pasted to the inner surface of the duct main body with a resin film therebetween; and (3) the sound absorption member and duct main body have parts which are not fused to each other. 1. A duct comprising:a tubular duct main body; anda sound absorption member disposed on an inner surface of the duct main body, wherein (1) the duct main body comprises a sandwiching part having a pair of opposite wall surfaces, and a side edge of the sound absorption member are sandwiched between the wall surfaces of the sandwiching part;', '(2) the sound absorption member is pasted to the inner surface of the duct main body with a resin film therebetween; and', '(3) the sound absorption member and the duct main body have parts which are not fused to each other., 'the duct has at least one of configurations (1) to (3)2. The duct of claim 1 , wherein the duct has the configuration (1).3. The duct of claim 2 , whereinthe duct main body comprises sandwiching parts each having a pair of opposite wall surfaces on both sides in a width direction of the duct main body, andthe side edges disposed on both sides of the sound absorption member are sandwiched between the wall surfaces of the sandwiching parts.4. The duct of claim 2 , wherein a hollow is formed between the duct main body and the sound absorption member.5. The duct of claim 4 , whereinthe duct main body has an outward protrusion in a surface having the sound absorption member thereon, ...

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Номер записи: 49
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Double pipe

Номер: US20210102652A1
Автор: Akihiro Kawamata, Koji Yamamoto, Takashi Wagatsuma
Принадлежит: Yutaka Giken Co Ltd

At least two spacers in an elongated shape is provided between an internal pipe and an external pipe along the center line of a double pipe. In the cross section of a bent portion as viewed in a direction along the center line of the double pipe, the first spacer is located inwardly relative to the center of the double pipe with reference to the radial direction of the bent portion. The second spacer is located outwardly relative to the center of the double pipe. When a straight line that passes through the center of the radius of the bent portion and through the center of the double pipe is taken as a reference line at least either one of the first spacer or the second spacer overlaps the reference line.

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Номер записи: 50
21-04-2016 дата публикации

HIGH TEMPERATURE FIELD JOINTS

Номер: US20160109052A1
Автор: Choudhary Suresh, Hegdal Jan Peder, SLETVOLD TORGEIR, Wan Eileen, Yodogawa Masahide
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A method for forming a high temperature field joint between two insulated pipe sections, and an insulated conduit having a low temperature field joint. The conduit comprises a steel pipe with a corrosion protection coating and a pipe insulation layer comprising a polymer composition having thermal conductivity of less than about 0.40 W/mk, and/or heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C. After a circumferential weld joint is formed between the two pipes, a first field joint insulation layer is applied over the joint area, the first field joint insulation layer comprises a polymer composition having heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C. 1. A method for forming a field joint between two insulated pipe sections , the method comprising: (i) a steel pipe having an outer surface and an end, wherein an annular connection surface is located at said end of the steel pipe,', '(ii) a corrosion protection coating provided over the outer surface of the steel pipe, wherein a terminal end of the corrosion protection coating is spaced from the end of the pipe; and', '(iii) a pipe insulation layer provided over the corrosion protection coating, wherein a terminal end of the pipe insulation layer is spaced from the end of the pipe, and wherein the pipe insulation layer comprises a polymer composition having thermal conductivity of less than about 0.40 W/mk, and/or heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C.;', 'wherein the corrosion protection coating and the pipe insulation layer together comprise a line pipe coating of the insulated pipe sections; and', 'wherein each of the insulated pipe sections has a bare end portion in which the outer surface of the steel pipe is exposed, the bare end portion extending from the end of the steel pipe to the terminal end of either the corrosion protection coating or the pipe insulation ...

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Номер записи: 51
19-04-2018 дата публикации

SNAP TOGETHER TUBE ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Номер: US20180106396A1
Автор: Morton Philip G.
Принадлежит: Deceuninck North America, LLC

New methods and self-clamping snap configurations are disclosed for improved production of hollow tube profiles made from polymeric resin reinforced with glass fibers. A continuous hollow profile is constructed from two or more non-hollow pultruded rails that are assembled together. Specifically, each rail may be formed with snap members that extend along the rail's entire length. The snap configuration is self-clamping to permit the rails to be adhesively bonded without the need for external clamps during assembly. 1. An elongated snap tube assembly comprising:a first elongated rail having a male snap member extending along its length; anda second elongated rail having a female snap member extending along its length;wherein the first and second rails are snapped together to form a hollow tube;wherein the male snap member has a groove extending along its length;wherein the female snap member has a first leg and a second leg;wherein the male snap member is received between the first and second legs of the female snap member;wherein the first leg of the female snap member is flexible and includes a foot; andwherein the foot is received in the groove of the male snap member and exerts a force that pulls the male and female snap members together.2. The elongated snap tube assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second rails have non-hollow profiles when viewed in cross-section.3. The elongated snap tube assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first and second rails are made from fiber reinforced polymer.4. The elongated snap tube assembly of claim 3 , wherein the first and second rails are made from fiber reinforced polyurethane.5. The elongated snap tube assembly of claim 1 , wherein the male snap member includes at least one recess located adjacent a distal end of the second leg of the female snap member when the first and second rails are snapped together claim 1 , and wherein the elongated snap tube assembly further includes adhesive between the male snap member and ...

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Номер записи: 52
21-04-2016 дата публикации

HYDROGEN SUPPLY PIPING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HYDROGEN SUPPLY PIPING

Номер: US20160111739A1
Автор: Takeshita Masahiro
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

There is provided a hydrogen supply piping for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell, the hydrogen supply piping includes a flow path pipe member through which the hydrogen flows, and a coating member having a tube shape for covering an outer surface of the flow path pipe member. The coating member is divided into a plurality of divided pieces in pipe axis directions of the hydrogen supply piping. The divided pieces are disposed in the pipe axis directions so that an end of one of the divided pieces overlaps with an end of the adjacent divided piece. The divided pieces are wrapped tightly around an outer surface of the flow path pipe member by thermal contraction. 1. A hydrogen supply piping for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell , comprising:a flow path pipe member through which the hydrogen flows; anda coating member having a tube shape for covering an outer surface of the flow path pipe member, the coating member being divided into a plurality of divided pieces in pipe axis directions of the hydrogen supply piping, the divided pieces being disposed in the pipe axis directions so that an end of one of the divided pieces overlaps with an end of the adjacent divided piece, and the divided pieces being wrapped tightly around an outer surface of the flow path pipe member by thermal contraction.2. The hydrogen supply piping in accordance with claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a posture of the hydrogen supply piping in use claim 1 , an end of one of the adjacent divided pieces located relatively above covers an end of the other divided piece located relatively below.3. The hydrogen supply piping in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the hydrogen supply piping includes a curved portion and a substantially straight extended portion connected with the curved portion claim 1 , andwherein an overlapping portion that is a portion of the adjacent divided pieces where ends of the adjacent divided pieces are mutually overlapped is located in the extended portion of the hydrogen supply ...

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Номер записи: 53
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Duct technologies

Номер: US20180112887A1
Автор: Bernard Kulkaski, Carl Fanelli
Принадлежит: GREEN HVAC DUCTS USA LLC

Various ducts and methods of manufacture, use, and transport are disclosed. The present disclosure at least partially addresses at least one of the above. However, the present disclosure can prove useful to other technical areas. Therefore, the claims should not be construed as necessarily limited to addressing any of the above. An embodiment comprises a method comprising: accessing a duct comprising an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the outer portion comprises an L-shaped segment comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion comprises a first winglet extending therefrom, wherein the second end portion comprises a second winglet extending therefrom, wherein the first winglet and the second winglet contact the inner portion such that a channel is defined between the L-shaped segment and the inner portion; conducting a fluid through the inner portion.

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Номер записи: 54
13-05-2021 дата публикации

SEGMENTAL TUBES

Номер: US20210140567A1
Автор: CHAVAN Sushant, HILGERS Andy, MATSUMOTO Matthew Thomas, MEY Matthew Allan, RENEAU Ryan Matthew
Принадлежит: Hyperloop Technologies, Inc.

A segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference, the segmental tube section structure including a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure, wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an equal arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section, and wherein each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure. 1. A system for installing a segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference , the segmental tube section structure comprising: a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure , wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section , wherein each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure , the system comprising:a tube-segment remover structured and arranged to queue and position shipping containers for removing the plurality of tube segments therefrom at an installation site;an assembly conveyor structured and arranged for queueing the plurality of tube segments removed from the shipping containers and conveying the plurality of tube segments from the tube-segment remover to the tube manufacturing location and through previously assembled segmental tube sections;a connection or fastener arrangement for connecting the plurality of tube segments to ...

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Номер записи: 55
25-08-2022 дата публикации

Double walled tube segment and method for producing said tube segment

Номер: US20220266323A1
Автор: Tessa Virginia VAN KOL
Принадлежит: TATA STEEL NEDERLAND TECHNOLOGY BV

A double-walled tube section for constructing a double-walled tube segment suitable for underpressure applications such as an evacuated tube transport system.

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Номер записи: 56
25-04-2019 дата публикации

TUBE PRODUCT, TUBE BENDER AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

Номер: US20190118237A1
Автор: Schwochert John P.
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A system comprises a tube and a bender. The tube comprises a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion. An undulated portion is disposed between the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion. Alternatively, the tube can comprise a plurality of cylindrical portions and undulated portions. The bender comprises a plurality of L-shaped brackets and a plurality of U-shaped brackets, and further includes a driving rod subassembly. 1. A system , comprising: a first cylindrical portion;', 'a second cylindrical portion; and', 'an undulated portion disposed between the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion; and, 'a tube, the tube comprising a plurality of L-shaped brackets;', 'a plurality of U-shaped brackets; and', 'a driving rod subassembly., 'a bender, the bender further comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the undulated portion of the tube is compressible to form a bellows portion.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tube further comprises:a third cylindrical portion; anda second undulated portion disposed between the second cylindrical portion and the third cylindrical portion.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of L-shaped brackets further comprises:a substantially vertical member;a substantially horizontal member, wherein the horizontal member includes a bottom surface;an arcuate portion coupled to the bottom surface of the horizontal member;a first aperture defined in the substantially vertical member; anda pair of apertures defined in the substantially horizontal member.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the arcuate portion has a circumferential arc matching a circumferential arc of the tube.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of U-shaped brackets further comprise:a U-shaped bracket comprising a pair of upwardly extending posts, wherein each post of the pair of upwardly extending posts is threaded;an arcuate member coupled to the U-shaped bracket; anda pair of threaded hex ...

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Номер записи: 57
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Duct and method of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20170122466A1
Автор: Hiromi Nakano, Kengo Nakamura, Makoto Sakakibara, Masahito Yabuoshi, Shinji Yamamoto
Принадлежит: Inoac Corp, Toyota Motor Corp

A duct of the present invention includes a pair of groove-shaped members which are formed of sound absorbing sheets and a pair of flange portions which are formed of parts of the pair of groove-shaped members that are extended outward from groove opening edges and which are joined in an overlaid state on each other when the pair of groove-shaped members are arranged such that groove openings are opposed to each other. The pair of flange portions includes a seal portion which is formed by crimping the sound absorbing sheets in parts of the flange portions along the groove opening edges and an outer thick portion which is extended outward from the seal portion and which is formed of the sound absorbing sheet thicker than the sound absorbing sheet of the seal portion.

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Номер записи: 58
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Encapsulation System and Kit for a Length of Pipe Disposed Underground

Номер: US20170122487A1
Автор: Dagesse Paul, Dagleish Mike, Minamide Pat
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A kit for encapsulating a length of pipe features first and second foam sections cooperatively shaped to form a cavity with open ends in a working configuration of the foam sections for receiving the length of pipe therein. A low density foam, which is lower in density than the material of the foam sections, fills an unoccupied space in the cavity so as to provide cushioning for the length of pipe such that movement of the length of pipe within the cavity is permitted and stress on the length of pipe is reduced. The foam sections may be reinforced with reinforcing membranes carried in a main body of the respective foam section. The reinforcing membranes may act to hold the foam material of the respective section together and to prevent puncture along a full thickness of the foam sections from abrasive debris in the ground. 1. A kit for encapsulating a length of pipe which is disposable underground in a subterranean environment and has a pre-specified diameter , the kit comprising:elongate first and second foam sections extending in a longitudinal axis along the length of pipe that are shaped to cooperatively form a longitudinally elongate cavity with open longitudinal ends in a working configuration of the foam sections for receiving the length of pipe in said cavity so as to enclose the length of pipe around its full circumference thereby shielding the length of pipe, wherein one of the foam sections defines a bottom covering usable for positioning beneath the length of pipe and one of the foam sections defines a top covering usable for positioning over the length of pipe;a securing arrangement for holding the first and second foam sections in the working configuration;a volume of low density foam which is less dense than a material of the first and second foam sections for filling unoccupied space in the cavity;whereby the volume of low density foam provides cushioning for the length of pipe such that movement of the length of pipe within the cavity is permitted ...

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Номер записи: 59
23-04-2020 дата публикации

Method And System For Moving Substances And Preventing Corrosion In A Conduit

Номер: US20200122206A1
Автор: Ellina BELIAEVA
Принадлежит: Individual

A conduit or pipeline system configured to use a liquid containing fluid, such as water, which typically accumulates in low flow pipelines causing corrosion and accumulation of sediments, to remove sediments and prevent corrosion. The liquid-containing fluid can be introduced into gas lines to remove solids, for example, black powder.

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Номер записи: 60
30-04-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF LAYING A PIPE BUNDLE ON THE SEABED

Номер: US20200132224A1
Автор: Soerensen Johnny
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Provided is a method of laying empty pipes on the seabed, which method includes arranging a plurality of empty pipes in a bundle; arranging a bundle-strengthening element in a cavity defined by the pipes of the bundle; binding the bundle; and lowering the bundle to the seabed. 1. A method of laying empty pipes on the seabed , the method comprising:arranging a plurality of empty pipes in a bundle;arranging at least one bundle-strengthening element in a cavity defined by the pipes of the bundle;binding the bundle; andlowering the bundle to a seabed.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the radius of the bundle-strengthening element is chosen such that the bundle-strengthening element touches all empty pipes of the bundle.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the weight of a bundle-strengthening element is chosen to counteract the buoyancy of the empty pipes.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of binding the bundle comprises wrapping tape around the bundle.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the empty pipes have the same diameter.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an empty pipe is an unarmoured pipe.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of lowering the bundle to the seabed is followed by a horizontal directional drilling procedure to bury the bundle under the seabed.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of lowering the bundle to the seabed is followed by a step of installing a transmission cable arrangement into a pipe.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of lowering the bundle to the seabed is followed by a step of subsequently pumping water into the pipe.10. A bundling system realized to carry out the steps of the method according to claim 1 , the bundling system comprising:a plurality of drums, each drum carrying a coiled empty pipe;at least one further drum carrying a coiled bundle-strengthening element;a bundling unit adapted to arrange a plurality of empty pipes in a ...

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Номер записи: 61
30-04-2020 дата публикации

PIPING UNIT WITH HEAT EXCHANGE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200132236A1
Автор: ABE Yuta, AKITA Takahisa, HIRAI Masaharu, Uchiyama Akira, Usui Hidemasa, YANO Yuichiro
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The present invention provides a piping unit that facilitates downsizing of a cooler by decreasing the temperature of fluid to be introduced into the cooler without reducing the cooling effect of a cooler. A piping unit is for introduction of heated fluid into a cooler, the piping unit being formed from synthetic resin and including a heat exchange structure on an inner peripheral surface. 1. A piping unit for introduction of heated fluid , wherein the piping unit is formed from synthetic resin and comprises a heat exchange structure at least on an inner peripheral surface.2. The piping unit according to claim 1 , wherein the heat exchange structure is an asperity geometry formed at least on the inner peripheral surface of the piping unit.3. The piping unit according to claim 1 , wherein the heat exchange structure is a rib erected at least on the inner peripheral surface of the piping unit.4. The piping unit according to claim 1 , wherein the piping unit is constructed of a combination of at least a first segment and a second segment.5. The piping unit according to claim 1 , wherein the piping unit comprises a bent portion.6. The piping unit according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid is compressed and heated by a supercharger. The present invention relates to a piping unit for introduction of fluid, and more particularly to a piping unit having a heat exchange structure for dissipating heat of heated fluid before introduction of the heated fluid into a cooler and the like or for transferring heat to cooled fluid before introduction of the cooled fluid.Known conventional devices for cooling heated fluid, such as air and coolant, in an internal combustion engine or the like include cooling devices that cool fluid using a cooler such as an intercooler or a radiator.As shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-182871, for instance, a piping structure that directs pressurized air from a supercharger into an intercooler for cooling therein is known. The piping structure ...

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Номер записи: 62
24-05-2018 дата публикации

DUST EJECTOR AND EXHAUST TUBE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180142602A1
Автор: Berkeland Jerry E., Rao Qinyang
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLC

A dust ejector and exhaust tube assembly is provided. The dust ejector and exhaust tube assembly comprises an exhaust tube, and a dust ejector tube at least partially located within the exhaust tube. The dust ejector tube includes a tube portion having a constant diameter smaller than a diameter of the exhaust tube. The dust ejector tube further includes an outlet portion including an outlet of the dust ejector tube. The outlet of the dust ejector tube has a diameter larger than the constant diameter of the tube portion. 1. A dust ejector and exhaust tube assembly comprising:an exhaust tube; and a tube portion disposed concentrically within the exhaust tube and having a constant diameter smaller than a diameter of the exhaust tube; and', 'an outlet portion including an outlet of the dust ejector tube, the outlet of the dust ejector tube having a diameter larger than the constant diameter of the tube portion., 'a dust ejector tube at least partially located within the exhaust tube and including2. The dust ejector and exhaust tube assembly of claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the exhaust tube is greater than the diameter of the outlet of the dust ejector tube by 25%-35% of the diameter of the exhaust tube.3. The dust ejector and exhaust tube assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outlet portion is disposed concentrically within the exhaust tube.4. The dust ejector and exhaust tube assembly of claim 1 , wherein a length of the tube portion measured along a central axis of the tube portion is shorter than a length of the outlet portion measured along a central axis of the outlet portion.5. The dust ejector and exhaust tube assembly of claim 1 , whereinthe outlet portion is connected directly to the tube portion, andthe diameter of the outlet portion increases linearly from the tube portion to the outlet as a function of distance from the tube portion.6. The dust ejector and exhaust tube assembly of claim 1 , whereinthe dust ejector tube includes a bend portion, andthe tube ...

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Номер записи: 63
14-05-2020 дата публикации

MIDDLE THREADED FITTING

Номер: US20200149671A1
Автор: Sanchez Christopher A.
Принадлежит: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

A fitting for forming a double-walled tube includes an inner fitting having a first inner weld lip, a second inner weld lip, and an inner body extending from the first inner weld lip to the second inner weld lip and having an outer surface with a first threading. The fitting also includes an outer fitting having a first outer weld lip, a second outer weld lip, and an outer body extending from the first outer weld lip to the second outer weld lip and having an inner surface with a second threading that is configured to mate with the first threading. 1. A fitting for forming a double-walled tube , comprising:an inner fitting having a first inner weld lip, a second inner weld lip, and an inner body extending from the first inner weld lip to the second inner weld lip and having an outer surface with a first threading; andan outer fitting having a first outer weld lip, a second outer weld lip, and an outer body extending from the first outer weld lip to the second outer weld lip and having an inner surface with a second threading that is configured to mate with the first threading.2. The fitting of claim 1 , wherein the inner fitting further includes at least two bump-outs extending outward from the inner body claim 1 , and the outer surface with the first threading is positioned on an outer surface of the at least two bump-outs.3. The fitting of claim 2 , wherein a channel is defined between the at least two bump-outs when the inner fitting is mated with the outer fitting to allow fluid to flow between the inner body and the outer body.4. The fitting of claim 2 , wherein the at least two bump-outs includes three bump-outs.5. The fitting of claim 1 , wherein the outer fitting further includes an outward-extending protrusion having at least one angle configured to interface with a tool for fastening the outer fitting to the inner fitting.6. The fitting of claim 5 , wherein the outward-extending protrusion has a shape that corresponds to a portion of a hexagon.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 64
25-06-2015 дата публикации

DIRECT OR INDIRECT METAL PIPE EXTRUSION PROCESS, MANDREL FOR EXTRUDING METAL PIPES, METAL PIPE EXTRUDER AND EXTRUDED METAL PIPE

Номер: US20150174630A1
Автор: MAGENHEIMER Jens, MUSCHALIK Uwe, ROTT Anna, van PUTTEN Koos
Принадлежит: SMS Meer GmbH

If a mandrel for extruding metal pipes, having two axially offset pressing surfaces with different radial embossing and having a transition region between these two pressing surfaces has a support surface in the transition region then the negative effect of narrowing, which arises owing to the mandrel shifting from a first pressing position, in which the first of the two pressing surfaces interacts with a die, to a second pressing position, in which the second pressing surface interacts with the die, can be minimized. 15926663646364596364262. Direct or indirect metal pipe extrusion method , in which a metal block () is pressed to form a metal pipe () , through a die () and by way of a mandrel () , wherein the mandrel () has two pressing surfaces ( , ) disposed to be axially offset and having different radial characteristics , and is optionally positioned in two pressing positions , axially with reference to the die , in such a manner that in a first one of the two pressing positions , a first one of the two pressing surfaces ( , ) acts on the work piece pressed from a metal block () into a metal pipe () , forming it , and in a second of the two pressing positions , a second of the two pressing surfaces ( , ) acts on it , wherein the work piece is supported , on the mandrel side , at the axial height of the die () , while the mandrel () is positioned , with regard to the die () , from the first pressing position to the second position.26. Metal pipe extrusion method according to claim 1 , wherein support only takes place after the work piece has formed a free surface with regard to the mandrel ().36. Metal pipe extrusion method according to claim 2 , wherein support only takes place when the free surface is displaced in the direction of the mandrel ().469636466636466266. Mandrel () for pressing metal pipes () claim 2 , having two pressing surfaces ( claim 2 , ) disposed to be axially offset and having different radial characteristics claim 2 , and having a transition ...

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Номер записи: 65
29-09-2022 дата публикации

PIPING STRUCTURE AND PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220307627A1
Автор: KADOBE Masato, NITADORI Hiromi
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A piping structure includes a plurality of pipes that connects a plurality of process modules disposed adjacent to each other at a first room and a plurality of vacuum pumps disposed at a second room below the first room to be corresponding to the plurality of process modules, respectively. The plurality of pipes are divided into a plurality of blocks in a height direction, and the plurality of pipes used for blocks in an identical height have an identical shape. 1. A piping structure comprising:a plurality of pipes configured to connect a plurality of process modules disposed adjacent to each other at a first room and a plurality of vacuum pumps disposed at a second room below the first room to be corresponding to the plurality of process modules, respectively,wherein the plurality of pipes are divided into a plurality of blocks in a height direction, and the plurality of pipes used for blocks in an identical height have an identical shape.2. The piping structure according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of pipes includes a partial pipe including one pipe for each of the plurality of blocks in the height direction claim 1 , and the partial pipes are connected to each other to constitute each of the plurality of pipes.3. The piping structure according to claim 2 , wherein each of the partial pipes includes an inclined portion provided to have an inclination and a straight portion extending in a vertical direction.4. The piping structure according to claim 3 , wherein a direction of the inclined portion is different for each of the plurality of pipes.5. The piping structure according to claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of pipes includes three partial pipes.6. The piping structure according to claim 5 , wherein in the three partial pipes claim 5 , lengths of inclined portions of second and third partial pipes are larger than a length of an inclined portion of an uppermost partial pipe.7. The piping structure according to claim 6 , wherein the second ...

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Номер записи: 66
23-06-2016 дата публикации

Exhaust Outlet Elbow Center Divider Connection

Номер: US20160177806A1
Автор: Balan Andreia, Kress Lee, McHenry Ryan
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

An exhaust outlet elbow includes: a body having an outer wall and an interior wall, the interior wall defining, at least in part, a first interior chamber; a rib having a base portion connected to the interior wall and a free end, the rib dividing the interior chamber into first and second portions; and a scalloped region of the rib located between the free end and the interior wall. A method of providing cooling to an interior rib of an exhaust elbow includes: locating the rib in an interior chamber; attaching the rib to a side wall of the chamber; and providing a scalloped region between a portion of the rib and the side wall. 1. An exhaust outlet elbow comprising:a body having an outer wall and an interior wall, the interior wall defining, at least in part, a first interior chamber;a rib having a base portion connected to the interior wall and a free end, the rib dividing the interior chamber into first and second portions; anda scalloped region of the rib located between the free end and the interior wall.2. The exhaust outlet elbow of claim 1 , further comprising a stepped portion connecting the interior wall to the rib at the scalloped portion.3. The exhaust outlet elbow of claim 2 , wherein the scalloped region includes a curved surface providing a transition between a portion of the free end and the stepped portion.4. The exhaust outlet elbow of claim 1 , further comprising first and second exhaust inlets configured to provide fluid communication through the outer and interior wall of the body into the interior chamber.5. The exhaust outlet elbow of claim 4 , wherein the rib is dimensioned and located within the interior chamber to form a barrier between the first and second exhaust inlets.6. The exhaust outlet elbow of claim 1 , further comprising:a first end of the rib and a second end of the rib; andconnection portions connecting the first end of the rib and the second end of the rib to the interior wall,wherein both the first and second ends of the rib ...

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Номер записи: 67
06-06-2019 дата публикации

PRECAST SEGMENTED ANNULAR STRUCTURE WITH STRUCTURAL JOINT

Номер: US20190170275A1
Автор: Elliott Thomas
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A segment for an annular structure is disclosed. The segment includes an arcuate body extending between a first end and a second end. The segment includes a first plurality of interlocking portions extending from the first end and a second plurality of interlocking portions extending from the second end. Each interlocking portion includes a first leg and a second leg partially embedded in the arcuate body and a connecting portion connecting the first leg and the second leg, the connecting portion external to the arcuate body. The segment also includes a flange proximal to the first end and the second end of the arcuate body. Each flange includes a first spacing portion that extends radially outward from the outside surface and a second extending portion that extends distally from the main body portion. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for forming a joint between adjacent segments in an annular structure such that the joint transfers moments and shear forces between adjacent segments , the method comprising:overlapping interlocking portions extending from a free ends of a first segment with interlocking portions extending from a second segment; andcasting a field closure over the overlapping interlocking portions.16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:inserting a support member into the overlap between the interlocking portions.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the support member comprises rebar.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the field closure comprises cement or concrete.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein casting the field closure comprises casting the field closure from an interior side of the annular structure.20. The method of claim 16 , further comprising positioning a first segment relative to a second segment to form a section of the annular structure. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/466,017, filed Mar. 22, 2017, which claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application 62/314 ...

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Номер записи: 68
06-06-2019 дата публикации

SEGMENTAL TUBES

Номер: US20190170276A1
Автор: CHAVAN Sushant, HILGERS Andy, MATSUMOTO Matthew Thomas, MEY Matthew Allan, RENEAU Ryan Matthew
Принадлежит: Hyperloop Technologies, Inc.

A segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference, the segmental tube section structure including a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure, wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an equal arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section, and wherein each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure. 1. A segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference , the segmental tube section structure comprising ,a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure,wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an equal arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section,wherein each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure.2. The segmental tube section structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tube segments comprise a sheet metal claim 1 , and each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to the adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments via welds formed between the adjacent tube segments.3. The segmental tube section structure of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of tube segments when welded to the adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments forms an air-tight interior surface.4. The segmental tube section structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tube segments are ...

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Номер записи: 69
09-07-2015 дата публикации

DUCT APPARATUS FOR USE WITH AIRCRAFT AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20150191253A1
Автор: Blanton Ross Mitchell
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

Duct assembly apparatus for use with aircrafts and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a unitary ring and a duct having a longitudinal gap to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The first longitudinal edge moves relative to the second longitudinal edge to enable the unitary ring to be positioned over an outer surface of the duct. A splice strap overlaps the gap of the duct such that the splice strap fixes the first longitudinal edge relative to the second longitudinal edge when the unitary ring is positioned over the outer surface of the duct. 1. An apparatus comprising:a unitary ring;a duct having a longitudinal gap to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, the first longitudinal edge to move relative to the second longitudinal edge to enable the unitary ring to be positioned over an outer surface of the duct; anda splice strap to overlap the gap of the duct, the splice strap to fix the first longitudinal edge relative to the second longitudinal edge when the unitary ring is positioned over the outer surface of the duct.2. An apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the unitary ring is composed of metal and the duct is composed of a composite material.3. An apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the splice strap is composed of a material similar to a material of the duct.4. An apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the duct has a first cross-sectional size when the first longitudinal edge flexes toward claim 1 , abuts or overlaps the second longitudinal edge and a second cross-sectional size when the first longitudinal edge is spaced away from the second longitudinal edge.5. An apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first cross-sectional size is less than a cross-sectional size of the unitary ring and the second cross-sectional size is greater than the cross-sectional size of the unitary ring.6. An apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the duct has a longitudinal slit to form the gap between the longitudinal edges of the ...

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Номер записи: 70
13-06-2019 дата публикации

NOISE REDUCTION-TYPE DOUBLE-PIPE HEAT EXCHANGER

Номер: US20190178581A1
Автор: Choi Jae Hyeok, KIM Young Jun, LIM Deok Hyun
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Disclosed is a noise reduction-type double-pipe heat exchanger including: a first pipe through which a low-temperature fluid flows; an enlarged pipe portion connected to the first pipe, the diameter of the enlarged pipe portion being larger than the diameter of the first pipe; a second pipe connected to the enlarged pipe portion, the low-temperature fluid flowing through the second pipe; and a third pipe formed separately from the first pipe and the second pipe, a high-temperature fluid flowing through the third pipe, the diameter of the third pipe being smaller than the diameter of the first pipe, the third pipe penetrating a surface of the enlarged pipe portion and extending into the first pipe through an inner portion of the enlarged pipe portion. Other embodiments are also possible. 1. A noise reduction-type double-pipe heat exchanger comprising:a first pipe through which a low-temperature fluid flows;an enlarged pipe portion connected to the first pipe, the diameter of the enlarged pipe portion being larger than the diameter of the first pipe;a second pipe connected to the enlarged pipe portion, the low-temperature fluid flowing through the second pipe; anda third pipe formed separately from the first pipe and the second pipe, a high-temperature fluid flowing through the third pipe, the diameter of the third pipe being smaller than the diameter of the first pipe, the third pipe penetrating a surface of the enlarged pipe portion and extending into the first pipe through an inner portion of the enlarged pipe portion.2. The noise reduction-type double-pipe heat exchanger of claim 1 , further comprising a barrier provided inside the enlarged pipe portion and formed to block a flow of the low-temperature fluid claim 1 , a first through-hole being formed in the barrier such that the low-temperature fluid can pass.3. The noise reduction-type double-pipe heat exchanger of claim 2 , further comprising a fourth pipe formed to have an outer diameter corresponding to the ...

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Номер записи: 71
05-07-2018 дата публикации

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant

Номер: US20180187658A1
Автор: Cole Barry R., Krull Russ, Rekret Andrew, Ross Jonathan M., Schulz William, Shapiro Laurence Jay, Sibenaller Henry
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An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection. 1connecting lifting and retention cables to an upper portion of a cold water pipe, wherein the cold water pipe upper portion comprises a lifting collar having a tapered connecting surface,drawing the cold water pipe into a spar receiving bay using the lifting and retention cables, wherein the receiving bay comprises a tapered surface for receiving the cold water pipe upper portion and a contact pad;causing the tapered connecting surface of cold water pipe to make a sealable contact with the contact pad of the receiving bay; andmechanically fixing the lifting cables to maintain the sealable contact between the connecting surface and the contact pad.. A method of connecting submerged vertical pipe to a floating structure comprising: This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/297,242, filed Jan. 21, 2010, and U.S. application Ser. No. 12/691,655, filed Jan. 21, 2010, and U.S. application Ser. No. 12/691,663, filed Jan. 21, 2010. The contents of all of the prior applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.This invention relates to ocean thermal energy conversion power plants and more specifically to floating, minimum heave platform, multi-stage heat engine, ocean thermal energy conversion power plants.Energy consumption and demand throughout the world has grown at an exponential rate. This demand is expected to continue to rise, particularly in developing countries in Asia and Latin America. At the same time, traditional sources of energy, namely fossil fuels, are being depleted at an accelerating rate and the cost of exploiting fossil fuels continues to rise. Environmental and ...

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Номер записи: 72
02-10-2014 дата публикации

Process for the production of a pipe lined with an inliner

Номер: US20140291032A1
Автор: Andreas Dowe, Jan Berger, Juergen Franosch, Marco Gensheimer, Uwe Kannengiesser
Принадлежит: Evonik Industries AG

A process for the production of a pipe comprising: an interior surface having a shape; and a thermoplastic inliner is provided. The process comprises: introducing the thermoplastic inliner into the interior of the pipe; heating the pipe from the outside to a temperature higher than a crystallite melting point (T m ) of a moulding composition of an exterior surface of the inliner; expanding the inliner radially in the pipe so that an exterior surface of the inliner assumes the shape of the interior surface of the pipe; and cooling the inliner; wherein a cross section of the inliner is optionally reduced through exposure to an exterior force prior to being introduced into the pipe. Relative movements between carrier pipe and inliner are thus prevented; the risk of collapse of the inliner is moreover low. The pipe is used for the production of a laid pipeline.

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Номер записи: 73
27-06-2019 дата публикации

MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20190195394A1
Автор: HARROP Martin Steven, MORLEY Stewart Ian
Принадлежит:

A mounting arrangement for mounting one or more additional elongate members such as pipes on a larger existing elongate member such as a larger pipe . The arrangement includes a base member mountable on the outside of the larger pipe , and can be held thereon by a strap engaging with ratchet arrangements on the arrangement . A guide member with a generally n shaped configuration which may include an insert member , guides the smaller pipe or pipes 155-. (canceled)56. A mounting arrangement including a base member which is mountable on the outside of an existing elongate member and a guide member for supporting an additional elongate member extending parallel to the existing elongate member , the guide member being mountable on the base member to extend radially therefrom.57. A mounting arrangement according to claim 56 , in which the base member includes one or more securing formations to secure a line means to the base member claim 56 , which line means can extend around an existing elongate member.58. A mounting arrangement according to claim 56 , in which the base member is made of two identical parts.59. A mounting arrangement according to claim 56 , in which a resilient member or members an underside of the base member is provided with any of a resilient member or members or surface formations to engage against the surface of an existing elongate member.60. A mounting arrangement according to claim 56 , in which securing formations are provided towards each circumferential end of the base member.61. A mounting arrangement according to claim 60 , in which the securing formations each include a ratcheting configuration which is profiled to permit a correspondingly profiled securing member to be rotatingly movable relative to the base member in one direction claim 60 , but to be restrained from rotation in an opposite direction by the interaction of the profiling of the ratcheting formation and the securing member.62. A mounting arrangement according to claim 56 , ...

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Номер записи: 74
27-06-2019 дата публикации

PIPELINE ELEMENT LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190195723A1
Автор: Hengen Derek J.
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A system for detecting leaks comprises at least one pipeline element, a leak detection device, and a pre-formed, heat-shrinkable sleeve comprising at least one inlet aperture. A method of manufacturing the sleeve comprises the steps of applying a cross-linkable material around a standard-sized sleeve mold, cross-linking the material, removing the cross-linked material from the mold, heating and stretching the cross-linked material around a stretching sleeve mold, allowing the material to cool, and removing the cooled sleeve from the mold. A method of monitoring a leak comprises the steps of receiving the pipeline element in the sleeve and applying heat to the sleeve, whereby the sleeve shrinks and conforms substantially around the profile of the pipeline element and at least a portion of the leak detection device. 1. A pre-formed , heat-shrinkable sleeve comprising:a heat-shrinkable base adapted to conform substantially around the profile of at least one pipeline element when heat is applied, the at least one pipeline element selected from the group consisting of a pipe joint, a pipe bend, and a portion of a pipe adjacent to a pipe end;at least one sensing aperture; andat least one inlet aperture.2. The sleeve of further comprising at least one cleavage line through which the pipeline element may be received.3. The sleeve of wherein the at least one sensing aperture comprises a port extending radially outward from the sleeve that allows connection of tubing thereto.4. The sleeve of wherein the sleeve is fabricated from a cross-linked polyolefin material.5. A system for detecting leaks in pipeline elements comprising:at least one pipeline element selected from the group consisting of a pipe bend and a portion of a pipe adjacent a pipe end;a leak detection device; anda pre-formed, heat-shrinkable sleeve comprising at least one inlet aperture and conforming substantially around the profile of the at least one pipeline element and at least a portion of the leak ...

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Номер записи: 75
29-07-2021 дата публикации

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant

Номер: US20210231110A1
Автор: Andrew Rekret, Barry R. Cole, Henry Sibenaller, Jonathan M. Ross, Laurence Jay Shapiro, Russ Krull, William Schulz
Принадлежит: Abell Foundation Inc

An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.

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Номер записи: 76
29-07-2021 дата публикации

Selectively flexible extension tool

Номер: US20210231239A1
Автор: Andrew Crispin Graham, Hendrik Pieter Jacobus De Bock, Michael Robert Millhaem, Tim Henri Ann Francois
Принадлежит: General Electric Co, Oliver Crispin Robotics Ltd

A selectively flexible extension tool includes: a line assembly comprising a first line and a second line; and a plurality of sequentially arranged links, the line assembly operable with the plurality of sequentially arranged links to move the plurality of sequentially arranged links between a slacked position and a tensioned position, the plurality of sequentially arranged links together comprising a first line guide and a second line guide, the first line of the line assembly extending through the first line guide and the second line of the line assembly extending through the second line guide; wherein the first line defines a first displacement when the plurality of sequentially arranged links are moved from the slacked position to the tensioned position, wherein the second line defines a second displacement when the plurality of sequentially arranged links are moved from the slacked position to the tensioned position, and wherein the first displacement is substantially equal to the second displacement.

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Номер записи: 77
26-07-2018 дата публикации

SEGMENTED TUBES USED IN ANNEALING OF HIGH PURITY SILICON GRANULES

Номер: US20180213603A1
Автор: Desbordes Raymond, Geertsen Robert J., Julsrud Stein, Miller Matthew J., Yilmaz Sefa
Принадлежит: REC SILICON INC

This disclosure concerns embodiments of an annealing device and a method for annealing granular silicon to reduce a hydrogen content of the granular silicon. The annealing device comprises at least one tube through which granular silicon is flowed downwardly. The tube includes a heating zone and (i) a residence zone below the heating zone, (ii) a cooling zone below the heating zone, or (iii) a residence zone below the heating zone and a cooling zone below the residence zone. An inert gas is flowed upwardly through the tube. The tube may be constructed from two or more tube segments. The annealing device may include a plurality of tubes arranged in parallel and housed within a shell. The annealing device and method are suitable for a continuous process. 1. A tube for a granular silicon annealing device , the tube comprising:a first tube segment constructed of silicon carbide, silicon nitride, graphite, or a combination thereof; anda second tube segment constructed of silicon carbide, silicon nitride, graphite or a combination thereof, wherein the second tube segment is axially aligned with and abutted to the first tube segment such that the first tube segment and the second tube segment together define a passageway that extends through the tube, and wherein the tube has a length to inner diameter ratio equal to or greater than 15.2. The tube of claim 1 , further comprising a sealing material claim 1 , wherein the sealing material is(i) a silicon carbide coating on at least a portion of an outer surface of the tube, an inner surface of the tube, or both the outer surface and the inner surface, wherein the silicon carbide coating extends across at least a portion of a joint between the first tube segment and the second tube segment, or(ii) a sealing material positioned between abutting surfaces of the first and second tube segments, the sealing material comprising graphite, elemental silicon, or a cured sealing material comprising a lithium salt.3. The tube of claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-08-2017 дата публикации

Environmental conditioning systems and methods utilizing polyvinylidene fluoride (pvdf) foam ducts

Номер: US20170219136A1
Автор: Donald C. Barnes, Federico Merheb, Nicholas W. Newell, Orlando Torres
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments are provided for providing a durable and thermally insulated duct network. A duct network may be provided by coupling two or more foam ducts to each other. In one example, a system includes a plurality of foam ducts and a plurality of foam bellows configured to couple the foam ducts to each other. The foam bellows include one or more bellow folds to allow an expansion and contraction of the foam ducts. A plurality of structural fastening systems couple the duct network to a structure of a vessel. The structural fastening systems allow for an axial movement of the duct network as the foam ducts expand and contract. Additional systems and methods are also provided.

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Номер записи: 79
10-08-2017 дата публикации

SMART SUBSEA PIPELINE

Номер: US20170227145A1
Автор: Green Todd J., II Alexis, Markus William, Wachtel
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Pipeline segments can contain cables, such as communication cables (e.g., fiber optic cables) within insulation material surrounding the pipeline segments. Cables can be embedded within the insulation material, run through conduits embedded within the insulation material, placed in channels formed in the insulation material, or otherwise. Channels containing one or more cables can be filled with supplemental insulation material, thus securing the cables within the channels. Pipelines created as disclosed herein can enable data transfer between distant points without the need to lay fiber optic cable in addition to the pipeline. Further, fiber optic cable embedded thusly can be used to sense conditions in the pipeline, such as leaks, seismic activity, strain, and temperature information. 1. A tubular , comprising:a base pipe for transporting hydrocarbons;insulation material exterior to and coupled to the base pipe; andan optical cable positioned within the insulation material and contacting the base pipe, the optical cable extending through an entire length of the insulation material.2. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the optical cable extends through the entire length of the insulation material in a path parallel a longitudinal axis of the base pipe.3. The tubular of claim 1 , further comprising:a second optical cable positioned within the insulation material and contacting the base pipe, wherein the second optical cable extends through the entire length of the insulation material.4. The tubular of claim 1 , further comprising a component coupled to the optical cable claim 1 , wherein the component is positioned within the insulation material.5. An assembly claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the tubular of ;'}a second tubular having a second base pipe; additional insulation material exterior to and coupled to the second base pipe; and a second optical cable positioned within the additional insulation material and contacting the ...

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Номер записи: 80
30-10-2014 дата публикации

SEALING METHOD FOR SILICON CARBIDE PARTS USED AT HIGH TEMPERATURES

Номер: US20140318659A1
Автор: LeBlond Nicolas, Mahmoudi Mehrdad
Принадлежит: CORNING INCORPORATED

The present disclosure describes a silicon carbide articles useful at high temperatures, and the method of making them. The method comprises providing a plurality of silicon carbide parts; providing a mullite gasket; placing the gasket between the ends of the parts to be joined to thereby form an assembly; applying a load in the range of 15-25 pounds per square inch to the parts' ends distal from the gasket to thereby press the gasket; heating the assembly in a muffle furnace under load to a temperature in the range of 1450° C. to 1550° C.; increasing the load on the to range of 30-50 pounds per square inch and holding the assembly at the temperature for a time in the range of 2-5 days to adhere the mullite gasket to the ends of the silicon carbide parts. 1. A method for joining and sealing two or more shaped silicon carbide parts , the method comprising:placing a mullite gasket between ends of at least two parts to be joined to thereby form an assembly; andheating the assemble to cause the at least two silicon carbide parts to adhere to one another.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said mullite gasket comprises a combined AlOplus SiOcontent of least 95 wt. % and 5 wt. % or less modifiers and impurities; and the AlO/SiOmolar ratio in the gasket is in the range of 0.5:1 to 2:1.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said heating step comprises applying a load in the range of 15-25 pounds per square inch to the parts' ends that are distal from the gasket(s) to thereby press the gasket(s) together.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said heating step comprises heating the assembly in a muffle furnace under load to a temperature in the range of 1450° C. to 1600° C.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method comprises increasing the load on the part's ends during said heating step to at least 30-60 pounds per square inch and holding the assembly at the temperature for a time in the range of 2-5 days.6. The method according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 81
24-08-2017 дата публикации

HEAT-INSULATED PIPE ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20170241585A1
Автор: Shimamura Kazuhiro, Sugimoto Kei
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A heat-insulated pipe assembly includes a pipe allowing a fluid to flow therethrough, and a heat insulating member covers at least a part of the pipe. The pipe is used in an exhaust gas purification system using an SCR catalyst. The heat insulating member has a closed-cell structure and suppresses an increase in a temperature of the fluid due to heat exchange with air. In the exhaust gas purification system using the SCR catalyst, the interior of the pipes is thermally insulated from the exterior by the heat insulating member. Thereby an increase in the temperature of the fluid flowing through the pipe due to heat exchange with air is suppressed. 1. A heat-insulated pipe assembly comprising:a pipe allowing a fluid to flow therethrough; anda heat insulating member covering at least a part of the pipe, whereinthe pipe is used in an exhaust gas purification system using an SCR catalyst, andthe heat insulating member has a closed-cell structure and is configured to suppress an increase in a temperature of the fluid due to heat exchange with air.2. The heat-insulated pipe assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the heat insulating member has flexibility.3. The heat-insulated pipe assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the heat insulating member has a slit extending in a longitudinal direction.4. The heat-insulated pipe assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the heat insulating member is secured with a closing member such that the slit is closed by the closing member.5. The heat-insulated pipe assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the pipe includes at least one joint at an end of the pipe.6. The heat-insulated pipe assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a hot water pipe claim 1 , the hot water pipe being in contact with the pipe claim 1 , the hot water pipe allowing a heated fluid to flow therethrough.7. The heat-insulated pipe assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the pipe and the hot water pipe are fastened with a binding member. The present invention ...

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Номер записи: 82
20-11-2014 дата публикации

Duct

Номер: US20140339013A1
Автор: Tatsuya Koizumi
Принадлежит: JSP Corp

A duct of a foamed blow-molded article that is constituted of a polyolefin-based resin with a bending elastic modulus of 800-1,300 MPa, that has an average apparent density (D) of 0.1 to 0.4 g/cm 3 and an average thickness (T) [cm] providing D×T 2 of 0.005 to 0.04 g/cm, and that has an outer surface side region and an inner surface side region having an average apparent density lower than that of the outer surface region.

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Номер записи: 83
08-08-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING ONE OR MORE PIPES AGAINST CORROSION AND CORROSION-PROTECTED PIPE

Номер: US20190242518A1
Автор: Blumhagen Levi, Burbridge Matthew, Poworoznik Shawn
Принадлежит: Corrpro Companies, Inc.

A carrier pipe is protected from corrosion by being received inside a casing at a location above ground. The casing, which can be formed from a polymer, defines a gap extending around an exterior surface of the carrier pipe. In one embodiment, the gap is substantially filled with a potting material having a corrosion-resistant property. In another embodiment, a self-contained impressed current cathodic protection system is received in the gap. A pull head is installed on the carrier pipe and/or casing for pulling the pipe assembly, including carrier pipe, casing, and elements received in the gap, into an underground bore as a single unit. In some embodiments multiple pipe assemblies are pulled together into the same bore. 1. A corrosion-protected pipe assembly , the pipe assembly comprising:a carrier pipe having a length and a wall extending along the length having an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a lumen;an inner spacer extending outward from the exterior surface of the carrier pipe to an outer end along at least a portion of the length of the carrier pipe and defining an inner spacer thickness between the exterior surface of the carrier pipe and the outer end of the inner spacer, the inner spacer defining at least one inner spacer passage extending along the inner spacer thickness from the exterior surface of the carrier pipe through the outer end of the inner spacer;a sacrificial anode disposed over the inner spacer in fluid communication with the at least one inner spacer passage;a conductive coupling material substantially filling the at least one inner spacer passage and electrically coupling the carrier pipe to the sacrificial anode; andan electrically insulating casing extending around the sacrificial anode, the inner spacer, and the carrier pipe along at least a portion of the length of the carrier pipe; andwherein the carrier pipe and the sacrificial anode are configured to be electrically coupled to a power supply which conveys ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-09-2015 дата публикации

CORRUGATED TUBE AND WIRE HARNESS WITH CORRUGATED TUBE

Номер: US20150270691A1
Автор: Shimizu Masataka
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.

A corrugated tube includes a corrugated tube main body, a plurality of first extended tabs, and a plurality of second extended tabs. The corrugated tube main body is formed in a tubular shape, has annular projections and annular depressions alternatingly formed along a length direction, and has a slit formed along the length direction. The plurality of first extended tabs is provided at intervals on the corrugated tube main body on one of two lateral edges having the slit therebetween. A first engagement notch is formed on two lateral portions of each of the first extended tabs. The plurality of second extended tabs is provided at intervals on the corrugated tube main body on the other of the two lateral edges having the slit therebetween. A second engagement notch is formed on two lateral portions of each of the second extended tabs and engages with the first engagement notch. 1. A corrugated tube comprising:a corrugated tube main body formed in a tubular shape, with annular projections and annular depressions alternatingly formed along a length direction thereof, and with a slit formed along the length direction thereof;a plurality of first extended tabs provided at intervals on the corrugated tube main body on one of two lateral edges having the slit therebetween, the first extended tabs having a first engagement notch formed on two lateral portions; anda plurality of second extended tabs provided at intervals on the other of the two lateral edges at positions between each of the plurality of first extended tabs, the second extended tabs having a second engagement notch formed on two lateral portions and configured to engage with the first engagement notch,wherein a depression is formed on a portion of an inner periphery of the corrugated tube main body, the plurality of first extended tabs or the plurality of second extended tabs being positioned in the depression in a condition in which the plurality of first extended tabs and the plurality of second extended ...

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Номер записи: 85
14-09-2017 дата публикации

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Pipe Connection

Номер: US20170261126A1
Автор: Cole Barry R., Ross Jonathan M., Shapiro Laurence Jay
Принадлежит:

A method of assembling a pipe on a water-supported floating platform is provided. The platform includes an open central bay, and a gantry on the platform is arranged so as to surround at least a portion of the bay. The method includes providing a pipe intake assembly and staves on the platform; transferring the pipe intake assembly to the interior space of the bay; assembling the individual staves on the pipe intake assembly in an offset construction; lowering the pipe portion within the bay and into the water until the upper ends of the staves reside within a lower portion of the gantry; increasing the length of the pipe portion by assembling additional staves to the upper ends of the assembled staves; and repeating the step of increasing the length of the portion of the pipe until the pipe has a desired length. 1providing a pipe intake assembly on the platform;providing staves;transferring the pipe intake assembly to the interior space of the bay;assembling the individual staves on the pipe intake assembly in an offset stave construction so as to form an annular pipe portion having a crenellated upper end;lowering the pipe portion within the bay and into the water until the upper ends of the staves reside within a lower portion of the gantry;increasing the length of the pipe portion by assembling additional staves to the upper ends of the staves that form the pipe portion; andrepeating the step of increasing the length of the portion of the pipe until the pipe has a desired length.. A method of assembling a pipe on a water-supported floating platform that includes an open central bay, and a gantry on the platform arranged so as to surround at least a portion of the bay, the method comprising: This disclosure relates to ocean thermal energy conversion power plants and more specifically to floating, minimum heave platform, multi-stage heat engine, ocean thermal energy conversion power plants.Energy consumption and demand throughout the world has grown at an ...

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Номер записи: 86
01-10-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-SECTION LENGTH OF PIPE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20150276095A1
Автор: JR. Dale E., Polk, POLK TIMOTHY A.
Принадлежит:

A pipe includes a number of pipe sections extending in a longitudinal direction. Each pipe section includes a radially outward circumferential surface area extending in the longitudinal direction to define an exterior surface. The radially outward circumferential surface area has a pair of opposing side edges extending in the longitudinal direction, with one of the side edges having a recess and with the other side edge having a tab. Adjacent pipe sections are joined together by inserting the tab from one of the pipe sections into the recess of an adjacent pipe section so as to form an interlocking joint between the two pipe sections. 1. A pipe comprising: 'a radially outward circumferential surface area extending in the longitudinal direction to define an exterior surface, the radially outward circumferential surface area having a pair of opposing side edges extending in the longitudinal direction, with one of the side edges having a recess and with the other side edge having a tab; and', 'a plurality of pipe sections extending in a longitudinal direction, each pipe section comprising'}adjacent pipe sections being joined together by inserting the tab from one of the pipe sections into the recess of an adjacent pipe section so as to form an interlocking joint therebetween.2. The pipe according to wherein the recess and tab on the respective opposing side edges of each pipe section are positioned along an interior surface of each pipe section.3. The pipe according to further comprising ribbing that circumferentially extends along the exterior surface of each pipe section.4. The pipe according to wherein the ribbing forms a rectangular-shaped grid pattern.5. The pipe according to wherein the ribbing forms a triangular-shaped grid pattern.6. The pipe according to wherein each side edge includes a plurality of openings extending therethrough claim 1 , with the plurality of openings between adjacent pipe sections forming the interlocking joint being aligned with one ...

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Номер записи: 87
22-08-2019 дата публикации

ADAPTER FOR POOL CLEANING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190257105A1
Автор: Johnson David, Landis Michael, Long Robert Michael, Murphy Timothy, Scatterday Mark
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An adapter for a pool cleaning system is provided. The adapter includes a base member having a top and a bottom surface. The adapter also includes six upper ports coupled to the top surface of the base member, each upper port including an upper aperture extending through the upper port and through the base member. The adapter further includes five lower ports coupled to the bottom surface of the base member, each lower port including a lower aperture extending through the lower port and through the base member. In some embodiments, four of lower ports are in fluid communication four of the upper ports and one of the lower ports is in fluid communication with two of the upper ports. 1. An adapter for a pool cleaning system , the adapter comprising:a base member having a top and a bottom surface;a plurality of upper ports coupled to the top surface of the base member, each upper port including an upper aperture extending through the upper port and through the base member; anda plurality of lower ports coupled to the bottom surface of the base member, each lower port including a lower aperture extending through the lower port and through the base member, wherein the number of upper ports is greater than the number of lower ports and the aperture of each upper port is in fluid communication with at least one aperture of the lower ports, and wherein at least one of the lower ports is in fluid communication with two upper ports.2. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein each upper port comprises a cylindrical upper aperture claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical shape corresponds to a shape of a valve.3. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising upper support structures coupled between the plurality of upper ports claim 1 , wherein the upper support structures provide added strength to the adapter.4. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein each upper port of the plurality of upper ports is spaced an equal radial distance from a center of base member.5. The adapter of claim 4 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 88
11-12-2014 дата публикации

ARTICULATED CONDUIT LINKAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20140360615A1
Автор: Dana Todd, Patten James W.
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An articulating conduit linkage system for maintaining a fluid connection between a fluid source and displaceable conduit that has been buried in a subsiding permeable body. A fluid source can supply a working fluid through a source outlet. A displaceable conduit can receive the working fluid through a conduit inlet, and be buried at a depth within a subsiding permeable body that is contained within a permeability control infrastructure. A plurality of articulating conduit segments can include, an outer conduit segment coupled to the source outlet, an inner conduit segment coupled to the conduit inlet, and at least one middle conduit segment coupled to the outer and inner segments. In the event of a subsidence, the plurality of articulating conduit segments are configured so the outer and inner conduit segments extend the conduit linkage system while maintaining a working fluid connection between the source outlet and the conduit inlet. 1. An articulated conduit linkage system for maintaining a fluid connection between a fluid source and displaceable conduit buried within a subsiding permeable body , comprising:a fluid source for supplying a working fluid through a source outlet and being located outside the permeable body;a displaceable conduit for receiving the working fluid through a conduit inlet and being buried at a depth within the subsiding permeable body; and an outer conduit segment operably coupled to the source outlet with a first single-axis swivel joint;', 'an inner conduit segment operably coupled to the conduit inlet with a second single-axis swivel joint; and', 'at least one middle conduit segment operably connecting the outer and inner segments, respectively, with at least one single-axis swivel joint, to establish a working fluid connection between the fluid source and the displaceable conduit,, 'a plurality of articulating conduit segments comprisingwherein a subsidence of the permeable body causes a relative displacement between the source ...

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Номер записи: 89
28-09-2017 дата публикации

PRECAST SEGMENTED ANNULAR STRUCTURE WITH STRUCTURAL JOINT

Номер: US20170276266A1
Автор: Elliott Thomas
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A segment for an annular structure is disclosed. The segment includes an arcuate body extending between a first end and a second end. The segment includes a first plurality of interlocking portions extending from the first end and a second plurality of interlocking portions extending from the second end. Each interlocking portion includes a first leg and a second leg partially embedded in the arcuate body and a connecting portion connecting the first leg and the second leg, the connecting portion external to the arcuate body. The segment also includes a flange proximal to the first end and the second end of the arcuate body. Each flange includes a first spacing portion that extends radially outward from the outside surface and a second extending portion that extends distally from the main body portion. 1. A segment for an annular structure , comprising:an arcuate body extending between a first end and a second end, the arcuate body having an inside surface and an outside surface;a first plurality of interlocking portions extending from the first end of the arcuate body and a second plurality of interlocking portions extending from the second end of the arcuate body, anda flange proximal to each of the first end and the second end of the arcuate body, each flange including a first spacing portion that extends radially outward from the outside surface and a second extending portion that extends distally from a distal end of the first spacing portion away from the arcuate body.2. The segment of claim 1 , wherein each interlocking portion comprises a first leg and a second leg each partially embedded in the arcuate body and a connecting portion connecting the first leg and the second leg claim 1 , the connecting portion external to the arcuate body.3. The segment of claim 1 , wherein each interlocking portion comprises a hairpin bar.4. The segment of claim 1 , wherein the segment is a precast structure.5. The segment of claim 4 , wherein the precast structure comprises ...

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Номер записи: 90
28-09-2017 дата публикации

SMART SUBSEA PIPELINE WITH CHANNELS

Номер: US20170276267A1
Автор: Green Todd J., II Alexis, Markus William, Wachtel
Принадлежит:

Pipeline segments can contain cables, such as communication cables (e.g., fiber optic cables) within insulation material surrounding the pipeline segments. Cables can be embedded within the insulation material, run through conduits embedded within the insulation material, placed in channels formed in the insulation material, or otherwise. Channels containing one or more cables can be filled with supplemental insulation material, thus securing the cables within the channels. Pipelines created as disclosed herein can enable data transfer between distant points without the need to lay fiber optic cable in addition to the pipeline. Further, fiber optic cable embedded thusly can be used to sense conditions in the pipeline, such as leaks, seismic activity, strain, and temperature information. 1. A tubular , comprising:a base pipe for transporting hydrocarbons;insulation material exterior to and coupled to the base pipe; anda channel in the insulation material, the channel being sized for receiving a fiber optic cable.2. The tubular of claim 1 , further comprising a second channel in the insulation material claim 1 , the second channel being sized for receiving the fiber optic cable.3. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the channel extends from a surface of the insulation material to the base pipe.4. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the channel includes a lip formed by the insulation material.5. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the channel extends from a first end of the insulation material to a second end of the insulation material in a line parallel with a longitudinal axis of the base pipe.6. The tubular of claim 1 , wherein the channel is a groove formed in a surface of the insulation material.7. The tubular of claim 1 , further comprising a recess in the insulation material claim 1 , wherein the recess is sized for receiving a component claim 1 , and wherein the recess intersects the channel.8. An assembly claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', ' ...

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Номер записи: 91
29-08-2019 дата публикации

ARTICULATING FAUCET WITH PROGRESSIVE MAGNETIC JOINT

Номер: US20190264838A1
Автор: CHEN Linghua, CHUNG CHANSEOL
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A water delivery device includes a plurality of magnetic joints each including a plurality of magnetic members, and a plurality of conduit sections each rotatably coupled to each other by a magnetic joint of the plurality of magnetic joints. The plurality of conduit sections collectively define a spout of the water delivery device. The spout extends from a first portion configured to be coupled to a mounting surface to a second portion configured to discharge a fluid. The water delivery device is configured such that magnetic joints located closer to the first portion include a greater number of magnetic members than magnetic joints located closer to the second portion. 1. A water delivery device comprising:a plurality of magnetic joints each including a plurality of magnetic members; anda plurality of conduit sections each rotatably coupled to each other by a magnetic joint of the plurality of magnetic joints, wherein the plurality of conduit sections collectively define a spout of the water delivery device, wherein the spout extends from a first portion configured to be coupled to a mounting surface to a second portion configured to discharge a fluid;wherein the water delivery device is configured such that magnetic joints located closer to the first portion include a greater number of magnetic members than magnetic joints located closer to the second portion.2. The water delivery device of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of magnetic joints comprises:a first member configured to be coupled to an end portion of a conduit section; anda second member rotatably coupled to the first member and configured to be coupled to an end portion of an adjacent conduit section;wherein the first member includes a first plurality of magnetic members spaced apart from each other and arranged annularly on the first member; andwherein the second member includes a second plurality of magnetic members spaced apart from each other and arranged annularly on the second member.3. ...

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Номер записи: 92
29-08-2019 дата публикации

ARTICULATING FAUCET

Номер: US20190264849A1
Автор: CHUNG CHANSEOL
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A water delivery device includes a first conduit section and a second conduit section rotatably coupled to the first conduit section by a magnetic joint. The magnetic joint includes a plurality of magnets that cooperatively define a plurality of rotational positions between the first conduit section and the second conduit section. 1. A water delivery device comprising:a first conduit section; anda second conduit section rotatably coupled to the first conduit section by a magnetic joint;wherein the magnetic joint includes a plurality of magnets that cooperatively define a plurality of rotational positions between the first conduit section and the second conduit section.2. The water delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the first conduit section and the second conduit section each have a length that defines a longitudinal axis claim 1 , and wherein the first conduit section has an angled interface with the second conduit section such that rotation of the second conduit section relative to the first conduit section results in changing a relative angular orientation of the longitudinal axes.3. The water delivery device of claim 1 , further comprising a fluid conduit extending between the first conduit section and the second conduit section.4. The water delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the water delivery device is a faucet claim 1 , and wherein the first and second conduit sections collectively define a spout of the faucet.5. The water delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of magnets includes a first plurality of magnets and a second plurality of magnets claim 1 , and wherein the magnetic joint further comprises:a first member including the first plurality of magnets spaced annularly apart from each other; anda second member including the second plurality of magnets spaced annularly apart from each other;wherein the first member is rotatably coupled to the second member; andwherein the first member is coupled to the first conduit section and the second ...

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Номер записи: 93
29-08-2019 дата публикации

ADA-COMPLIANT PIPE-INSULATING SLEEVES

Номер: US20190264861A1
Автор: Funk Joshua, Hull Eric, Perez Willie
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A system of pipe insulating sleeves includes a series of elastomeric foam insulating sleeves that are capable of opening up to, and beyond, 180 degrees, to accommodate and capture an undersink pipe. The disclosed system may include a number of different sleeves that are capable of coupling to one another at respective couplers so as to form the system. The sleeves may include fastening mechanisms to retain the sleeves in the closed configuration while capturing the pipe, so as to create a smooth, streamlined appearance that is aesthetically pleasing. Also disclosed is a method of installing the sleeves. The sleeves are made of an elastomeric foam material that has heat insulating properties, and which may also have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that make it particularly advantageous for use in undersink pipe insulating. 1. A system for insulating pipes , the system comprising:a first sleeve defining a hollow first body that extends along a first axis of elongation from a first end to a second end, the first body having a first rounded outer surface and an opposed first inner surface,wherein the first body includes a first hinge that extends along a portion of the first outer surface of the first body, the first hinge bifurcating the first body into a first half and a second half, the first half of the first body defining first and second edges that are substantially planar and the second half of the first body defining third and fourth edges that are substantially planar, the first and third edges being connected by the first hinge and defining a first angle therebetween, A) a closed configuration wherein the second and fourth edges abut one another,', 'B) a partially open configuration wherein the second and fourth edges do not abut one another and the first angle is between 0° and 180°., 'wherein the first and second halves of the first body are rotatable relative to one another about a first rotation axis defined by the first hinge, such that the ...

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Номер записи: 94
15-10-2015 дата публикации

Monolithic part and method of forming the monolithic part

Номер: US20150291283A1
Автор: Aaron W. Bartel, Brett I. Lyons, Trevor E. Tucker
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

One example of the present disclosure relates to a monolithic part including an exterior wall and a first cavity. The first cavity includes a first aperture in communication with the exterior wall and a first inner surface defining a first shape. The first shape prevents extraction from the first cavity, via the first aperture, of a first virtual object having the first shape.

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Номер записи: 95
15-10-2015 дата публикации

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant

Номер: US20150292490A1
Автор: Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Laurence Jay Shapiro
Принадлежит: Abell Foundation Inc

An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection.

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Номер записи: 96
06-10-2016 дата публикации

Fiber optic cable system

Номер: US20160290835A1
Автор: Brian Kelly Mccoy
Принадлежит: Shell Oil Co

A fiber optic cable system wherein one or more elongate metal strips extend parallel to each other in a longitudinal direction and at least one fiber optic cable is disposed adjacent to each of the one or more elongate metal strips. The at least one fiber optic cable also extends along the longitudinal direction. The one or more elongate metal strips and the at least one fiber optic cable are together encapsulated in an encapsulation, to form an encapsulated fiber optic cable extending in the same longitudinal direction.

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Номер записи: 97
12-09-2019 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL CONNECTION BETWEEN IN-LINE PIPES AND TUBES

Номер: US20190277434A1
Автор: RENDELY Wayne, WHITLOW Anthony
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Disclosed is a structural connection between in-line circular or rectangular pipes. The connection is maintained within the outer dimensions of the pipe or tubes, eliminates the need for numerous large welds, and provides for a large center hole that enables items to pass through the connection inside the pipes. 1. A structural connector , comprising:a first pipe plate including a center hole and an edge having a beveled portion;a bolt plate including a center hole and a plurality of bolt holes positioned around the center hole;a plurality of gusset plate fins each having a threaded hole and being welded on a first end to the first pipe plate and on a second end to the bolt plate, the first end being opposite to the second end and the threaded hole being on a side perpendicular to the first and second end and facing an outer diameter of the first pipe plate and the bolt plate;a second pipe plate including a center hole, an edge having a beveled portion, and a plurality of threaded bolt holes positioned around the center hole and being identical in number as the plurality of bolt holes included in the bolt plate; and 'wherein each of the plurality of threaded bolts is configured to be inserted through a respective washer positioned on a first side of the bolt plate such that a bolt head and the washer are positioned on the first side, to pass through a second side of the bolt plate, and to be screwed into one of the plurality of threaded bolt holes of the second pipe plate.', 'a plurality of threaded bolts and washers being identical in number as the plurality of bolt holes included in the bolt plate and the second pipe plate,'}2. The structural connector of claim 1 , further comprising:a center pipe extending through a center of the structural connector and welded to the center hole of the first pipe plate on a non-beveled end of the first pipe plate, and to the center hole of the bolt plate on a same side as the positioning of the bolt heads and the washers, ...

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Номер записи: 98
19-10-2017 дата публикации

DIRECT OR INDIRECT METAL PIPE EXTRUSION PROCESS, MANDREL FOR EXTRUDING METAL PIPES, METAL PIPE EXTRUDER AND EXTRUDED METAL PIPE

Номер: US20170297069A1
Автор: MAGENHEIMER Jens, MUSCHALIK Uwe, ROTT Anna, van PUTTEN Koos
Принадлежит: SMS group GmbH

If a mandrel for extruding metal pipes, having two axially offset pressing surfaces with different radial embossing and having a transition region between these two pressing surfaces has a support surface in the transition region then the negative effect of narrowing, which arises owing to the mandrel shifting from a first pressing position, in which the first of the two pressing surfaces interacts with a die, to a second pressing position, in which the second pressing surface interacts with the die, can be minimized. 1. Direct or indirect metal pipe extrusion method , in which a metal block is pressed to form a metal pipe , through a die and by way of a mandrel , wherein the mandrel has two pressing surfaces disposed to be axially offset and having different radial characteristics , wherein the mandrel has a transition region between the two pressing surfaces and a supporting surface in the transition region and is optionally positioned in two pressing positions , axially with reference to the die , in such a manner that in a first one of the two pressing positions , a first one of the two pressing surfaces acts on the work piece pressed from a metal block into a metal pipe , forming it , and in a second of the two pressing positions , a second of the two pressing surfaces acts on it , wherein the work piece is supported , on the mandrel side , at the axial height of the die , while the mandrel is positioned , with regard to the die , from the first pressing position to the second position.2. Metal pipe extrusion method according to claim 1 , wherein support only takes place after the work piece has formed a free surface with regard to the mandrel.3. Metal pipe extrusion method according to claim 2 , wherein support only takes place when the free surface is displaced in the direction of the mandrel. This application is divisional of and Applicant claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §§120 and 121 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/416,728 filed on Jan. 23, 2015, ...

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

PREFORMED DUCT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170299090A1
Автор: Larson Fred, Pearson Matthew
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A duct bank assembly may include an elongate extending conduit with a length for receiving and passing through a cable or wire and an encasing body encasing the conduit along its longitudinal extent between a first mating end and an opposed second mating end of the body. Each mating end of the at least one elongate conduit has a male or female mating end for joining with a corresponding male or female mating end of an abutting duct bank assembly in a self-locking, self-sealing joint. 1. A preformed duct bank assembly module for placement in underground service , comprising: at least one elongate conduit with a length for receiving and passing through a service delivery media and forming a joint with a corresponding conduit of an abutting , adjacent duct bank assembly module; an encasing body formed before module placement and encasing the conduit along its longitudinal extent between a first mating end and an opposed , second mating end of the body; each end of the at least one elongate conduit being provided with a male or female mating end for joining with a corresponding male or female mating end of the corresponding conduit of the abutting duct bank assembly in a self-locking , self-sealing joint.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elongate conduit comprises at least one means for resisting relative motion between the conduit and the encasing body resulting from differential loading between the conduit and the encasing body.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein each mating end has a shear transfer mechanism associated therewith for engagement with a corresponding shear transfer mechanism of an adjacent duct bank assembly claim 1 , said shear transfer mechanism for resisting relative motion between said encasing body and an encasing body of the abutting claim 1 , adjacent duct bank assemble module resulting from differential shear loading between said encasing body and an encasing body of the abutting claim 1 , adjacent duct bank assembly module. ...

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