Recoverable article
US6189575A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G15/1826
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A recoverable article comprising an inner resilient tubular member that is held out in a laterally expanded configuration by engagement with outer holdout structure, wherein the outer surface of the inner member is provided with a plurality of cavities, and wherein the holdout structure occupies the cavities so as to provide the holdout engagement, wherein the holdout structure comprises at least one initiating portion that is structurally different from the remaining portion that engages at least one associated cavity, whereby release of the initiating portion from its cavity facilitates subsequent release of the remaining portion of the holdout structure.
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