Patent · US Expired

Leg closure

US4230424A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 31, 1979
Grant dateOct 28, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 31, 1999

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 pile guide member and/or supporting leg member of a marine platform or similar structure, the diaphragm comprising reinforced elastomeric material having fabric type reinforcing means bonded to one or more reinforcing members in the outer periphery of the diaphragm and extending throughout the diaphragm with additional fabric type reinforcing means bonded to one or more reinforcing members or the fabric type reinforcing means in the periphery of the diaphragm and extending inwardly into the inner portion of the diaphragm without extending throughout the diaphragm.

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