Abstract: A flexible pipe and a method of manufacturing same according to which a tubular sheath is provided that defines a longitudinal passage for receiving a conveyed fluid, a tape is formed by a plurality of metal fibers supported by a strip of flexible material to form a tape, and the tape is wound around the sheath.

Abstract: A flexible pipe in which a layer of wound tape extends adjacent a surface of a tubular member to limit or prevent molecular migration through the tubular member.

Abstract: An end fitting for tubular member and a method of applying an end fitting to a tubular member, according to which an end portion of the tubular member is placed in an annular space defined between an outer ferrule and a tubular insert having a tapered inner wall and a radially outwardly-directed force is applied to the insert to force it into engagement with the tubular member.

Abstract: A flexible pipe formed by multiple layers of different materials, and one or more vent passages are provided in one of the layers for venting any gases permeating through the pipe.

Abstract: A flexible pipe in which a layer of wound tape extends adjacent a surface of a tubular member to limit or prevent molecular migration through the tubular member.

Abstract: A system and method for treating pipes according to which the flexibility of the pipe is increased or maintained, or at least any decreases in the flexibility of the pipe is minimized, in relatively low temperature environments.

Abstract: A flexible method that includes a tubular member defining a longitudinal passage adapted to contain a conveyed fluid, and a plurality of layers of flexible material helically wrapped around the tubular member.

Abstract: A flexible pipe and a method of manufacturing same according to which a tubular sheath is provided that defines a longitudinal passage for receiving a conveyed fluid, a tape is formed by a plurality of metal fibers supported by a strip of flexible material to form a tape, and the tape is wound around the sheath.

Abstract: A flexible method that includes a tubular member defining a longitudinal passage adapted to contain a conveyed fluid, and a plurality of layers of flexible material helically wrapped around the tubular member.

Abstract: An end fitting for tubular member and a method of applying an end fitting to a tubular member, according to which an end portion of the tubular member is placed in an annular space defined between an outer ferrule and a tubular insert having a tapered inner wall and a radially outwardly-directed force is applied to the insert to force it into engagement with the tubular member.

Abstract: A flexible pipe formed by multiple layers of different materials, and one or more vent passages are provided in one of the layers for venting any gases permeating through the pipe.

Abstract: A flexible pipe formed by multiple layers of different materials, one of which has a vent passage.

Abstract: A flexible pipe and a method of manufacturing same according to which the pipe is formed by multiple layers of different materials and suitable for use in subsea and land-based applications.

Abstract: A low inductive impedance dual in-line package for an integrated circuit die incorporates a lead frame formed with a central opening without a die attach paddle. A ground plate forms the die attach plane spaced from and parallel with the lead frame. A dielectric layer is formed between the lead frame and ground plate. The lead frame is formed with a ground lead finger electrically coupled in parallel with the ground plate thereby providing a ground path through the ground plate with planar configuration to minimize inductive impedance to ground current and to minimize cross coupling between the electrically active lead fingers of the lead frame. In the preferred embodiment, the lead frame and ground plate are initially supported in a spaced parallel plane relationship by complementary spacing tab elements. During encapsulation, the encapsulation molding compound is introduced between the lead frame and ground plate to form the dielectric layer.