US4153079A
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Flexible hose lines
Assignee: Dunlop Ltd
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Filing: 1975-04-15
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1995-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A flexible hose line which may be used for loading and unloading oil tankers having a secondary fluid retaining reinforcement carcass to retain leakage and to indicate by radial expansion failure of the main carcass. The secondary carcass may be of high elongation material or may have an angle of lay of the reinforcement to give radial expansion on pressurization.
Inventors
- 👤 John Ambrose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L11/00; F16L11/04; F16L11/12; F16L11/133; G; G01; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/02; G01M3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A flexible hose line comprising a main fluid retaining reinforcement carcass, a secondary radially expansible fluid retaining carcass having reinforcement material and enclosing the outside of the main carcass along at least part of the length thereof and, a means for effecting a fluid tight seal between the ends of the secondary carcass and said main carcass wherein upon fluid leakage from the enclosed main carcass the secondary carcass expands radially while preventing escape of the fluid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A flexible hose line comprising a main fluid retaining reinforcement carcass, a secondary radially expansible fluid retaining carcass having reinforcement material and enclosing the outside of the main carcass along at least part of the length thereof and, a means for effecting a fluid tight seal between the ends of the secondary carcass and said main carcass wherein upon fluid leakage from the enclosed main carcass the secondary carcass expands radially while preventing escape of the fluid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A flexible hose line according to claim 1 wherein the secondary carcass separately encloses adjacent successive portions of the length of the hose line and each enclosed length is substantially shorter than the total length of the hose line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A flexible hose line according to claim 2 wherein the hose line comprises sections of hose fastened end-to-end and a secondary carcass encloses each section of hose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A flexible hose line according to claim 3 wherein the hose sections each comprise a length of hose and rigid end fittings for connection to the end fittings of the adjacent hose section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A flexible hose line according to claim 4 wherein a single secondary carcass is provided on each length of hose and the secondary carcass is sealably attached between the respective end fittings so that any fluid leaking from the connection between an end fitting and the flexible hose is retained.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A flexible hose line according to claim 5 which is made buoyant by means of buoyancy floats attached at intervals along the hose line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A flexible hose line according to claim 5 including layers of low density material within the structure of the hose to make the hose line buoyant.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
A hose line according to claim 5 wherein the secondary carcass comprises a layer of polymeric material and at least one layer of reinforcement material having a substantially higher elongation than the reinforcement material of the main carcass so that on application of the hose working pressure to the secondary carcass said radial expansion of the secondary carcass occurs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hose line according to claim 8 wherein the reinforcement material layer of the secondary carcass is woven.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hose line according to claim 8 wherein the reinforcement material layer of the secondary carcass is braided.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hose line according to claim 8 wherein the reinforcement material of the secondary carcass is helically wound.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A hose line according to claim 8 wherein an even numbe of layers of reinforcement material are provided in the secondary carcass.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hose line according to claim 11 wherein the angle of lay between an axis extending longitudinally of the hose and the reinforcement material is less than 50°.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hose line according to claim 13 wherein the angle of lay is between 25 and 30°.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A hose line according to claim 8 wherein the secondary carcass is longer than the length of main carcass enclosed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hose line according to claim 15 wherein the secondary carcass is between 15 and 20% longer than the length of main carcass enclosed.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
A hose line according to claim 15 wherein the secondary carcass is convoluted.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hose line according to claim 1 wherein the secondary carcass is applied directly over the main carcass.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
43 words
A hose line according to claim 1 wherein the secondary carcass is radially spaced-apart from the main carcass and the space is filled by an intervening layer of low density closed cell sponge material which provides some self buoyancy for the hose line.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
A hose line according to claim 19 wherein baffles are provided at spaced-apart intervals along the intervening material to localize the hose length subjected to expansion upon leakage of the main carcass.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |