Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
138104000 | With indicating means | 38 |
20090050225 | System for Piping Under Roadways - What is disclosed is an improved system for gas piping under roadways using polyethylene pipe ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090084457 | TRANSFER PIPE OF DRIED CONCENTRATE AND BREAKAGE DETECTING METHOD OF TRANSFER PIPE - A transfer pipe of dried concentrate for transferring dried concentrate, having a double pipe structure, comprising an inner pipe | 04-02-2009 |
20090205733 | Methods and systems for in situ pipe lining - A liner or core pipe which is suitable for insertion into a host pipe, the core pipe including, in certain aspects, a pipe made of temperature-resistant corrosion-resistant material and having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end and a second end and a flow channel therethrough from the first end to the second end; first and second strengthening wraps around the pipe; a plurality of spaced-apart pulling tapes on the pipe; the pipe deformable to facilitate insertion into a host pipe, and a protective outer wrap on the pipe. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 08-20-2009 |
20090205734 | OIL PASSAGE FORMING MEMBER FITTED WITH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SENSOR - Detecting a hydraulic pressure condition at a supplied part while reducing the cost of an oil passage forming member provided with an oil passage for conducting oil to the supplied part. In a right cover which is provided with a bent oil passage for conducting oil to a hydraulic type running clutch and which is fitted with the hydraulic pressure sensor, the oil passage is composed of a first hole and a second hole intersecting the first hole so as to constitute a bent passage part. The second hole, which is one of the first hole and the second hole, has an aperture end part with the aperture end part being closed with the hydraulic pressure sensor. The bent passage part is a bent passage part, located at a position nearest to a hydraulic pressure chamber of the running clutch, of the oil passage. | 08-20-2009 |
20090308476 | Pipe measurement - An improvement to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping that involves printing or otherwise adding markings to the outside of piping to allow for an efficient method of measurement. An improvement to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping that involves printing markers for inches and feet along either one or both sides of the pipe to indicate its length. If only one side is used, the inches and feet would increase in number. If both sides are used, the numbers would increase on one side of piping and decrease on the other side. | 12-17-2009 |
20100006171 | FLUID CONVEYING CONDUIT - A fluid-containing conduit ( | 01-14-2010 |
20100059132 | MULTIPLE LAYER PIPE - Abrasion resistant polymer pipe and a process for the production thereof. The pipe comprises a first, abrasion resistant inner layer ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100084035 | FLEXIBLE TUBULAR PIPE FOR TRANSPORTING GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS - The invention relates to a flexible tubular duct for transporting gases under high pressure in the field of offshore oil exploitation. The duct is of the unlinked and smooth passageway type, and comprises from inside to outside an inner polymer tube, a pressure vault formed by the short-pitch rolling of at least one wire, a first inner pair of crossed traction armour plies, an intermediate polymer sleeve, a second outer pair of crossed traction armour plies and an outer polymer sleeve. The inner pair of traction armour plies is wound with a helical angle of less than 35° and the outer pair of traction armour plies is wound with a helical angle substantially equal to 55°. | 04-08-2010 |
20100089478 | FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to a flexible pipe comprising a plurality of layers surrounding a longitudinal axis and an at least partly integrated sensor arrangement. The plurality of layers comprising an internal sheath and one or more armouring layers, at least one armouring layer comprising at least one folded metal strip helically wound around said longitudinal axis of the pipe, at least a part of said sensor arrangement being placed in a fold of said folded metal strip, the sensor arrangement preferably comprises an optical fibre which is placed in the fold of said folded metal strip. By this flexible pipe with a sensor arrangement, the sensor arrangement may be incorporated into the armouring layer in a simple and safe way. The sensor arrangement may for example be capable of sensing at least one property, selected from the group of stress-strain, temperature, pipe leakage, wear, mechanical deformations, pressure, chemical corrosion, salt concentration of liquid in contact with the pipe and pH value of liquid in contact with the pipe. | 04-15-2010 |
20100186845 | HOSE DEVICE - Device for a hose structure ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100243095 | Thermally insulating protection element for piping - This invention relates to a thermally insulating protection element ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100282352 | Integrated graphical containment structure - A clear plastic member is formed to provide channels to contain service cords and utilities. The center channel most generally will contain the power cord. The channels on each side of the center channel are of smaller cross section and may include data, communication, and utility applications in any combination. Central and part of the extruded member is a cavity that transverses the entire top area of the member. The application of this cavity is to encapsulate a pattern representative of the floor, wall, veiling, or desk that the device is being mounted to, or this cavity could also contain graphical details including the logo of the company, legends, and other customized details to provide complimentary graphical details with the power, communication, data, or utility services. | 11-11-2010 |
20110315261 | Labeled drill pipe - A drill pipe including a tube having opposite ends. An internally threaded connector is provided at one of the opposite ends of the tube. An externally threaded connector is provided at the other one of the opposite ends of the tube. The externally threaded connector is adapted to mate with the internally threaded connector on a second drill pipe. A bar code is etched into either the tube, the internally threaded connector, or the externally threaded connector. | 12-29-2011 |
20120097284 | MARKING SYSTEM FOR A FLEXIBLE HOSE - Apparatus and method for attaching an encapsulated marker to a flexible hose, such as a hose or cable. The method involves providing a flexible hose ( | 04-26-2012 |
20120175005 | CONDUIT AND SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein are conduits and systems. According to an implementation, a conduit may have a conduit layer and one or more detection components within the conduit layer. The one or more detection components are configured to detect when the conduit is damaged. The conduit may be provided upon or within a pre-existing conduit component such that the conduit provides notification when the conduit has been damaged or severed prior to the conduit component being damaged or severed. | 07-12-2012 |
20120285571 | FLUID CONDUIT ELEMENT - A fluid conduit element having a measurement apparatus receptacle is configured to receive a sensor unit wherein there is an insert sleeve which reaches through a receptacle gap designed in a carrier base and connects a flow channel to the sensor unit. The insert sleeve is sealed against the measurement apparatus receptacle by a sealing unit, The design is characterized by a relatively simply and operationally securely effected assembly. | 11-15-2012 |
20120298243 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING POSITION IN A PIPE - A method and apparatus for determining position in a pipe provides for the precise determination of location and associated characteristics of each pipe joint of a well, cross country pipeline or other fluid transmission line. The system includes a passive or active radio identification device at each joint in the pipe or casing string. The devices are preferably sealed within the resilient seal positioned between each pipe or casing joint. A pipeline tool includes a radio transmitter and receiver, with the transmitter transmitting on a frequency selected for resonating the identification devices. The resonant response of each device is detected by a receiver in the pipeline tool, with the response transmitted to the surface via the wireline to which the tool is connected. Alternatively, the tool may include storage information means until the tool can be recovered from the well or pipe. | 11-29-2012 |
20120325359 | FLEXIBLE MAGNETIC CORE ELECTRONIC MARKER - An electronic marker and method of making an electronic marker for marking obscured articles. The marker includes a core made of flexible, and sometimes high permeability magnetic material and a solenoid disposed around the core. A capacitor is electrically coupled with the solenoid, and the marker is tuned to respond to a signal at a characteristic resonant frequency. The marker can attached to a conduit to be buried underground. The marker can further include a radio frequency identification chip. | 12-27-2012 |
20130061971 | PROTECTIVE LINER WITH WEAR DETECTION - An apparatus for transporting materials including an electrically conductive substrate and a protective liner being in contact with the transported materials. The protective liner includes an electrically non-conductive first layer coupled to the substrate, and an electrically conductive second layer coupled to the first layer. The first layer electrically insulates the second layer from the substrate. A monitoring device is connected to the substrate and the second layer, and configured to detect an electrical connection between the substrate and the second layer indicative of wear of the protective liner. The apparatus can be in a form of a pipe, hose, elbow, valve or tank, and may be used to transport abrasive materials. | 03-14-2013 |
20130220466 | LEAK DETECTOR - A leak-detecting sensor device ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130220467 | AUTOMOTIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) SYSTEM SENSOR HOLDER AND ASSEMBLY - An automotive selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system assembly includes a holder for receiving an SCR system sensor. The holder has a tube, a chamber, and a retainer. The tube receives incoming fluid from a first SCR line and leads exiting fluid to a second SCR line. A passage is located in the tube. The chamber has a interior for receiving the SCR system sensor, and has an opening. The retainer has a portion moveable in and out of the chamber's opening for holding and releasing the SCR system sensor in the chamber's interior. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220468 | FLEXIBLE PIPE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a flexible pipe system comprising an unbonded flexible pipe having a centre axis and a sensor system at least partly integrated in the unbonded flexible pipe. The unbonded flexible pipe has a length and a longitudinal direction along the length and comprises an inner sealing sheath and at least a first sensor containing armoring layer. The first sensor containing armoring layer comprises a plurality of elongated armoring elements arranged around the internal sealing sheath. The sensor system comprises: a plurality of optical fiber sensor units, at least one light pump for the optical fiber sensor units, a data collecting unit, and a computing unit. The optical fiber sensor units are optically connected to the data collecting unit, and the data collecting unit is in data communication with the computing unit. At least one of the elongated armoring elements of the first sensor containing armoring layer is a sensor containing element. The sensor containing elements each having integrated therein at least a part of one or more of the optical fiber sensor units, the optical fiber sensor units of the first sensor containing armoring layer extending along a monitoring length section of the flexible pipe, and the optical fiber sensor units being arranged to measure a change in strain of the respective sensor containing elements. The invention further relates to a method of detecting a break in an elongated armoring element. | 08-29-2013 |
20130248039 | Composite Protective Element for a Thermally Insulated Pipe - A thermally insulating protection element for piping, including a hollow body with an open concavity and having a wall. The wall includes at least one rigid positioning and/or support platform designed to accommodate the fastening of technical equipment to be associated with the protection element. The element is designed to not only insulate piping, but also to constitute a direct device for supporting and fastening technical equipment such as a sensing line. | 09-26-2013 |
20130284299 | RFID AND PRODUCT LABELLING INTEGRATED IN KNIT COMPOSITE TUBES FOR FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The composite tube comprises a tubular arrangement of knitted fiber having plurality of interlocking loops. The knitted pattern allows for variable electrical, mechanical and geometrical options. A matrix material is applied over the knitted fiber pattern and is allowed to cure. The matrix material may be applied by a vacuum bag molding process. The flexible knitted reinforcing layer allows use of an inflatable bladder to hold the reinforcing layer in the desired shape, thereby facilitating tube constructions of varying shapes and diameters. Continuous application of the matrix material avoids overlapping seams that are prone to delamination. Identification and labeling of the composite tube may be achieved with distinguishing knitted patterns having different types and colors of knitted fibers within the knitted reinforcing layer. A clear or translucent matrix material enables viewing of the underlying knitted patterns. Identification may also include RF ID tags Incorporated directly within the knitted reinforcing layer. | 10-31-2013 |
20140069542 | DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A first embodiment of a detection apparatus arranged to detect defects within a flexible pipe body comprises a signal generator, a receiver, a correlator and a processor. A second embodiment of a detection apparatus arranged to detect defects within a flexible pipe at least partially surrounded by seawater comprises an impedance monitor and a processor. Methods of detecting defects within a flexible pipe body, a pipeline apparatus and methods of forming pipeline apparatuses are also disclosed. | 03-13-2014 |
20140076449 | Sense and Hold Circuit for Hose Assembly - A monitoring circuit for detecting degradation of a hose assembly a hose assembly and a hose assembly incorporating such a monitoring circuit are disclosed. The monitoring circuit includes a voltage source connected to a first connection location of a hose assembly. A capacitor is electrically connected between the second connection location connected to the second conductive layer of a hose assembly and a ground. The capacitor is selected such that a change in resistance of the hose assembly changes a voltage carried by the capacitor. The monitoring circuit includes a voltage sampling circuit configured to periodically detect a voltage at the capacitor. Upon detecting a change in the voltage above a predetermined threshold, the voltage sampling circuit generates an alarm indicative of potential failure. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083547 | EASILY DISTINGUISHABLE INDUSTRIAL AIR TUBE - The present device relates to an easily distinguishable industrial air tube on which a standard-displaying part is formed on a surface of each air tube to easily distinguish the standard of the air tube, to thereby improve convenience in use. For this purpose, an air tube for pneumatic, painting, and piping applications used in various industrial settings includes a standard-displaying part ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140130928 | EXTRACTION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INFORMATION MODULE - The invention relates to an assembly including: an petroleum extraction pipe ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140311608 | Tone Carrier Locatable Conduit - Tone carrier locatable conduit having inner pipes covered by an outer jacket and a plurality of passive antennas arranged at regular intervals along a length of the conduit allowing the conduit to be locatable along an entire length of the conduit. | 10-23-2014 |
20140360613 | INSTRUMENTATION LINE PROTECTION AND SECUREMENT SYSTEM - A screen assembly including a tubular screen member, an instrumentation line disposed at an outer radial surface of the tubular screen member and a shape-change element disposed radially outwardly of the instrumentation line. The shape-change element is configured to change in radial dimension in response to exposure to a corresponding stimulus in order to increasingly clamp the instrumentation line against the outer radial surface of the tubular screen member when transitioning from a first shape to a second shape. The shape-change element protects the instrumentation line radially between the tubular screen component and the shape-change element along an entire axial length of the shape-change element. A method of monitoring a borehole completion is also included. | 12-11-2014 |
20150020909 | INSERTABLE FLOW METER - A flow meter includes a magnet actuated switch, and an impeller configured to be insertable into a standard NPT ¼″ pipe fitting. Rotation of the impeller in response to a fluid flow actuates the magnet actuated switch with a frequency that is proportional to a flow rate of the fluid flow. The impeller has a cylindrical shaft and a plurality of extensions that extend from the cylindrical shaft that form a spiral shaped cross section. Each extension has an inner curved surface and an outer curved surface, and the inner curved surface is concave shaped to catch the flow of the fluid, and the outer curved surface is convex shaped to provide reduced counter resistance to the rotation of the impeller. A pipe section assembly includes a pipe section including a standard NPT ¼″ pipe fitting and the flow meter vertically inserted into the pipe fitting. | 01-22-2015 |
20150027579 | Conduit Identification System - An identifier for a conduit includes a substrate having a pair of apertures. The substrate further contains a frangible portion encompassing one of the apertures and having a shape that corresponds to an opening left in the substrate after removal of the frangible portion. The identifier enables the shape of the frangible portion to be correlated with the shape of the opening left in the substrate after the frangible portion is separated from the substrate. | 01-29-2015 |
20150059904 | UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE WITH AN OPTICAL FIBER CONTAINING LAYER - A unbonded flexible pipe with a length and a longitudinal axis is described. The pipe comprises an innermost sealing sheath defining a bore, at least one armor layer surrounding the inner sealing sheath and at least one optical fiber containing layer, wherein the optical fiber containing layer comprises at least one tape and at least one optical fiber arranged with a length of at least about 3 times the length of the flexible pipe. In an embodiment the optical fiber is incorporated into the at least one tape of said optical fiber containing layer to provide an integrated fiber tape where advantageously the optical fiber is arranged with S-shaped folds. | 03-05-2015 |
20150136264 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY AND METHOD - A flexible pipe body and method of manufacturing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes a fluid retaining layer for preventing ingress of fluid into the flexible pipe body from an environment outside of the flexible pipe body; and a fibre element arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the fluid retaining layer. | 05-21-2015 |
20150136265 | INTEGRATED PIPELINE PROTECTION SYSTEM - The pipeline protection system includes a plurality of modules and a central control unit. The modules are adapted to be disposed circumferentially around the pipeline and capable of communicating to each other and with the central control unit to generate a plurality of real time data related to the pipeline. The modules are retrofittable configuration that includes sub-modules. Each sub-module includes top and bottom protective casings, and at least one flexible composite layer disposed between the top and bottom protective casings. The flexible composite layer includes an electronic circuitry embedded thereon, and a plurality of sensors coupled to the electronic circuitry to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the pipeline. The plurality of sensors is configured to generate various real time data, such as pipeline leakage, predict future leakage or failure, and detect any attempt to theft or tempering in the pipeline. | 05-21-2015 |
20160061351 | Tone Carrier Locatable Conduit - Tone carrier locatable conduit having inner pipes covered by an outer jacket and a plurality of passive antennas arranged at regular intervals along a length of the conduit allowing the conduit to be locatable along an entire length of the conduit. | 03-03-2016 |
20160074865 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MARKING ARTICLES COATED WITH A LASER-SENSITIVE MATERIAL - A method for uniquely identifying tubes may include programming a motion of a laser relative to a tube pad printed with a mixture of ink and a laser sensitive material and exposing the laser-sensitive material to the laser to colorimetrically transform the material and reveal a unique identifier. A method of coating tubes includes plasma or flame treating the tube and mixing a laser-sensitive material with ink to form a mixture to pad print onto the tube. A system for identifying tubes coated with laser-sensitive material includes a laser mounted in translational relationship to a stage, a camera positioned to capture an image of a tube on a stage, a processor that receives the image and translates the laser relative to the stage in order to position the laser for marking the tube, and a laser controller to move the laser in order to mark the tube. | 03-17-2016 |
20190143331 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MARKING ARTICLES COATED WITH A LASER-SENSITIVE MATERIAL | 05-16-2019 |