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Method of filling a casing

US9393723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2009
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2023/225
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Foam filling a cavity in a joint between insulated pipe lengths by wrapping a fiber reinforced plastic mold sheet around the cavity or applying a casing around the cavity, with a securing element supplied on the mold sheet to resist separating movements of the ends of the mold sheet or one or more flexible tensile members wrapped around the casing, to resist ballooning of the casing on expansion of a foam filling introduced into the mold or into the casing.

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