Patent · US Expired

Leg closure

US4220422A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1978
Grant dateSep 2, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 12, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02B17/0013
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A diaphragm for closing the bore of a tubular piling guide member and/or supporting leg member of a marine platform or similar structure, the diaphragm comprising reinforced elastic material wrapped around and bonded to a plurality of reinforcing members in the diaphragm with the diaphragm being positively secured to the guide member and/or leg of the platform by means of two flat annular plates having fasteners retaining the diaphragm therebetween.

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