Flexible pipe joint
US9625070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L55/07
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for securing a flexible pipe (101) to a further flexible pipe (102) in an end-to-end configuration. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular element (30) comprising a first and second end (33, 34) and an outer surface comprising a raised central region (35). At least one vent passage (55) extends at least partially across the raised central region (35).
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