Patent · US Expired

High-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly for use with a diffuser/nozzle

US5667146A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1996
Grant dateSep 16, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03C1/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A high-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly for use with a diffuser/nozzle (10), allowing the position of the diffuse/nozzle to be conveniently adjusted in an unlimited number of directions. The invention as defined in its preferred embodiment provides a diffuser/nozzle (10) connected to a first end of the high-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly that is made up of a plurality of interconnected ball and socket elements (30) which creates a conduit in which a hose (40) capable of withstanding high-pressure fluids or gases is dispose therein, the said hose is functionlly connected to a fluid supply connector (50) at its second end. The assembly is encased within a plastic shrinkable tubing(60) for additional rigidity and to provide a better gripping surface.

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