Assembly and method for stiffening a flexible pipe

Details Assembly and method for stiffening a flexible pipe Assembly and method for stiffening a flexible pipe

2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Brinson, Patrick F. (Department: 3754)

Pipes and tubular conduits

Distinct layers

Reinforced

C138S172000, C138S106000, C138S112000, C248S049000, C248S056000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11401532

ABSTRACT:
An assembly and method for stiffening a flexible member according to which a stiffening member and an adapter surround the flexible member and an insert extends in an annulus between the adapter and the flexible member.

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