Pipe joints or couplings – For plural component line
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-02
2005-08-02
Nicholson, Eric K. (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
For plural component line
C285S255000, C138S109000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06923477
ABSTRACT:
A fixing end-fitting for a flexible tubular pipe, the pipe comprising an inner sealing sheath, a pressure vault comprising a short-pitch helical winding of a metal forming wire, an intermediate sheath and at least a web of tensile long-pitch wound armour wires and an outer sealing sheath. The end-fitting comprises a stepped part capable of sliding into a stepped cylindrical housing of the end-fitting. Two crimping elements sealingly fix the inner sheath and the intermediate sheath. Screws enable the stepped part to be brought closer to and be fixed on the end-fitting. The stepped part and the deformable elements constitute three separate elements, thereby facilitating mounting and providing a better control of tightness.
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Berton Hugues
Buon Eric
Coflexip
Nicholson Eric K.
Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
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