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Pipes for carrying water

US12140264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2020
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L2201/40
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water delivery pipe made from PVC or PVCO and having an inner surface which is rifled. The inner surface of the pipe preferably includes a graphene material. The pipe has improved anti-bacterial properties such that the formation of bacterial biofilms is eliminated or reduced.Methods of making the pipe are also disclosed.

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