Marine growth retarding hose
US4789005A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S428/907
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible hose suitable for use in seawater contains a small amount of copper dust in its elastomeric cover. The copper dust, even though present in a small amount, inhibits marine growth on the hose and prevents marine creatures boring very far into the hose. The hose is particularly suitable for the transportation of corrosive fluid such as crude oil.
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