High-pressure, flexible, self-supportive, piping assembly for use with a diffuser/nozzle
US5667146A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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