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Flexible pipe having a carcass layer

US9909694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2015
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Flexible pipe body for transporting fluids from a sub-sea location includes a carcass layer comprising adjacent interlocked annular elements each comprising a body portion that extends around an inner circumference of a bore region and a channel region provided within the body. A method of manufacturing flexible pipe body is also disclosed.

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