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Coated braided hose method
Assignee: Technology Holding Co
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Filing: 1991-07-12
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Granted: 1992-06-23
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Expires: 2011-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A lightweight hose assembly of the type adapted for carrying fuels and other corrosive fluids. The assembly (10) includes a tubular member (11) and a pair of coupling members (20). The tubular member (11) includes an inner liner (12) of a fluorocarbon polymer. A glass fiber is braided about the exterior of the inner liner (12) to form a braided layer (13). The assembly (10) further includes an outer fluorocarbon coating (14) dispersed throughout the braided layer (13) for preventing kinking or permanent deformation of the inner liner (12). A conductive strip (16) is formed on the inner liner (12) for dissipating electrical charges accumulated in the inner liner (12). A method of making the assembly (10) comprises the steps of extruding the inner liner (12). A nonmetallic material (13) is then braided about the exterior of the liner (12). The inner liner (12) and braided layer (13) are then passed through a reservoir containing a solution of the fluorocarbon polymer. The solvent is then removed, leaving a fluorocarbon polymer coating (14) dispersed throughout the braided layer (13).
Inventors
- 👤 Norman S. Martucci
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:41
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D23/00; B29D23/001; B29C; B29C63/00; B29C63/24; F; F16; F16L; F16L11/00; F16L11/04; F16L11/08; F16L11/085; F16L11/10; F16L33/00; F16L33/22; B29C48/00; B29C48/022; B29C48/03; B29C48/09; B29C48/12; B29C48/15; B29C48/151; B29C48/16; B29K; B29K2027/00; B29K2027/12; B29K2027/18; B29K2105/00; B29K2105/06; B29K2105/08; B29K2105/0809; B29K2105/0827; B29K2105/10; B29K2105/101; B29K2105/108; B29K2309/00; B29K2309/08; B29K2995/00; B29K2995/0003; B29K2995/0005; B29K2995/0012; B29K2995/0013; B29L; B29L2009/00; B29L2023/00; B29L2023/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S138/00; Y10S138/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A hose assembly (10) consisting of: a tubular member (11) and coupling means (20) for connecting the ends of said tubular member (11) to fittings for conducting fluid therethrough; said tubular member (11) including an inner fluorocarbon polymeric liner (12), a reinforcing layer (13) having gaps extending therethrough about the exterior of said inner liner (12), said assembly characterized by including an organic polymeric material consisting essentially of a fluorocarbon polymer which is resistant to heat and chemical degradation and dispersed in said reinforcing layer from the outer periphery radially inwardly toward the inner liner (12) for strengthening said layer, said organic polymeric material connecting said reinforcing layer to said liner (12) as a single layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A hose assembly (10) consisting of: a tubular member (11) and coupling means (20) for connecting the ends of said tubular member (11) to fittings for conducting fluid therethrough; said tubular member (11) including an inner fluorocarbon polymeric liner (12), a reinforcing layer (13) having gaps extending therethrough about the exterior of said inner liner (12), said assembly characterized by including an organic polymeric material consisting essentially of a fluorocarbon polymer which is resistant to heat and chemical degradation and dispersed in said reinforcing layer from the outer periphery radially inwardly toward the inner liner (12) for strengthening said layer, said organic polymeric material connecting said reinforcing layer to said liner (12) as a single layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said fluorocarbon polymeric material of said tubular member (11) comprising the same material as said organic polymeric material which is dispersed in said reinforcing layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 further characterized by said reinforcing layer (13) comprising a tightly wound nonmetallic braid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 further characterized by said braid comprising glass fiber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 further characterized by said inner liner (12) having an integral longitudinal conductive means (16) coextensive with the length of said inner liner (12) for conducting electrical charge through said inner liner (12).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 further characterized by said conductive means (16) comprising carbon black.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said fluorocarbon polymer comprising the polymer of tetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said fluorocarbon polymer comprising the polymer of fluorinated ethylene propylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said fluorocarbon polymer comprising the polymer of perfluoroalkoxy.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said fluorocarbon polymer comprising the polymer of ethelynetetrafluorethylene.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said coupling means (20) comprising; an insert portion (22) for engaging the interior of said inner liner (12); and an engaging portion (30) extending longitudinally from said insert portion (20) for engaging a fitting.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 11 further characterized by said coupling means (20) further comprising a locking collar disposed about the exterior of said outer coating (14) for forcing said inner liner (12) into engagement with said insert (22) portion and preventing relative axial movement therebetween.
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