Heat dissipation

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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Brinson, Patrick F (Department: 3754)

Pipes and tubular conduits

Combined

With hose protector

C138S172000, C138S109000, C138S038000, C285S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963299

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for dissipating heat from a region of flexible pipe covered by a bend stiffener. The method includes the steps of, via at least one channel in an outer surface around a flexible pipe, providing a flow path for water to flow from a region of the flexible pipe covered by a bend stiffener to an uncovered region of the flexible pipe.

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