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Method of forming a conduit using a wound sacrificial layer

US7291240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2003
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/139
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thin ribbon spirally wound polymer conduit and method of forming, wherein a helical reinforcing bead is interposed adjacent overlapping layers of ribbon. Further, a method of continuously forming spirally wound conduit wherein a sacrificial layer, preferably having a different base polymer to that of the conduit, is first applied to the former before the conduit is formed overtop.

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