Pipe joints or couplings – Having plural independent paths – For concentric tubes or pipes
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
Having plural independent paths
For concentric tubes or pipes
C285S123300, C285S013000, C285S014000, C285S093000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06848720
ABSTRACT:
A shrouded fluid-conducting apparatus is provided that includes at least one outer conduit and at least one inner conduit disposed within the outer conduit. Preferably, the shrouded fluid-conducting apparatus further includes at least one shrouded end fitting disposed at an end of the shrouded fluid-conducting apparatus and at least one support member engaged with the inner and outer conduits. The shrouded end fitting allows the shrouded fluid-conducting apparatus to be engaged with an additional shrouded fluid-conducting apparatus. The support member allows for the transfer of loads from the inner and/or outer conduits to one or more components external to the shrouded fluid-conducting apparatus. Accordingly, the shrouded-fluid conducting apparatus may be used to transport fuel through an aircraft “ignition zone” in an FAA-compliant manner.
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Carns James A.
Cutler Theron L.
Shelly Mark A.
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Hewitt James M.
The Boeing Company
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