Pipes and tubular conduits – Combined – With hose protector
Reexamination Certificate
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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Brinson Patrick F
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Wellstream International Limited
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