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Flexible electrically heatable hose

US5381511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1993
Grant dateJan 10, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L53/38
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heatable hose assembly having a helically corrugated central polymer tube of polyether ether ketone wrapped with a layer of polymer tape. A means for heating the central polymer tube is arranged on the layer of high strength tape as is a means for monitoring and controlling the means for heating the central polymer tube. Surrounding the arrangement is a layer of thermal insulation and a protective jacket. The heatable hose assembly is of utility for use in systems for the monitoring of acid gases from emission stacks.

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