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Sectional hose float

US8905804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 2010
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 29, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L1/24
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a replaceable flotation device for providing buoyancy to a flexible hose. The device generally comprises two or more buoyancy members for surrounding said hose, said buoyancy members are operably connected as an assembly which can be easily replaced or repositioned along a length of the hose.

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