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Corrugated conduit and method of expanding to form a lined tubular member

US8434207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2011
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4994
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods of forming a lined tubular member are described herein. A method includes forming at least one corrugated portion in a conduit having at least one substantially tapered end to form a corrugated conduit, providing the corrugated conduit to a tubular member; and expanding the corrugated conduit while the corrugated conduit is inside the tubular member.

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