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Piping element and manufacturing method and apparatus

US7631668B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2003
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/303
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A piping element having at least two longitudinal components, such as flow pipes (4), outside of which there is an insulator (3), outside of which there is a corrugated outer sheath (2). The piping element is bendable. Fastening means are arranged to the longitudinal components to prevent the longitudinal movement of the longitudinal components in relation to each other.

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