Abstract: A hose assembly includes an inner hose component, a first braid of reinforcement fiber material that extends around the inner hose component, and a second braid of reinforcement fiber material that extends around the first braid. The first braid and the second braid each has a 3 over 3 braid design, and the first braid has a first modulus and the second braid has a second modulus different from the first modulus. The first braid may be a high strength braid having a strength greater than a strength of the second braid, and the second braid may be a high modulus braid having a modulus greater than a modulus of the first braid. The hose assembly optionally may have a third braid with a high angle configuration of the braid segments. The hose assembly may be combined with an enhanced fitting for securing the hose assembly to fluid system equipment.

Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.

Abstract: A pre-insulated flexible hot water pipe comprising a flexible pipe core; a flexible insulator surrounding the flexible pipe core; and a coating surrounding the flexible insulator.

Abstract: Hoses include a tube, a reinforcement layer disposed outwardly from the tube, and a cover layer disposed outwardly from the reinforcement layer. The cover layer may be based on a first elastomeric blend of a first chlorinated polyethylene and chlorosulphonated polyethylene, a first flame-resistant composition, and a peroxide/sulfur curing system. The tube may be based upon a second elastomeric blend of a second chlorinated polyethylene and ethylene vinyl acetate rubber, a second flame-resistant composition, and a peroxide curing system. The first flame-resistant package and the second flame-resistant package includes one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of antimony oxide, zinc molybdate/magnesium silicate complex, magnesium aluminum hydroxy carbonate, and aluminum trihydroxide. In some aspects, the hoses meet the testing performance requirements of EN 45545-2, HL2/R22 category standard, and EN854 type 2TE standard.

Abstract: A method of producing a component for an article of footwear or apparel or a sporting goods accessory. The method of producing a component includes forming at least a first layer by braiding a first braided tube. Braiding may be performed with an empty braiding center. The method further includes arranging the first layer on a form.

Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.

Abstract: In some examples of a method of forming a catheter, a structural support member is positioned over an inner liner. Prior to being positioned over the inner liner, the structural support member tapers in diameter along at least a portion of a length of the structural support member.

Abstract: A wrappable textile sleeve with closure system and method of construction is provided. The sleeve has a wall of interlaced yarn with opposite edges extending in a lengthwise direction along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The opposite edges are wrappable into overlapping relation with one another to form a tubular cavity. The wall has a first set of closed loops positioned adjacent one of the opposite edges and a second set of closed loops positioned adjacent the other of the opposite edges. At least one flexible lace is disposed through the closed loops in a zig-zag pattern, thereby extending back-and-forth between the first set of loops and the second set of loops. The flexible lace is slidable through the plurality of loops to facilitate drawing and maintaining the opposite edges in overlapping relation with one another.

Abstract: A seamless tubular liner for repairing an underground or surface pipe is disclosed, including circumferential wefts consisting of slivers comprising a plurality of staple fibers bundled together, the slivers adapted to elongate through disentanglement of the bundled staple fibers when the seamless tubular liner is subjected to an inflation pressure such that the diameter of the tubular liner is able to expand to accommodate variations of diameter of the pipe being repaired.

Abstract: A catheter delivery device for a self-expanding stent is described. The delivery device includes a distal catheter component and a distal sheath that releases the stent by moving proximally relative to the distal catheter component and the stent. A proximal catheter shaft including a tube and a pull wire within a lumen of the tube may be provided, the pull wire being attached to the distal sheath such that pulling the pull wire proximally relative to the tube pulls the distal sheath proximally to release the stent progressively. A casing tube may be provided to surround the catheter shaft, the casing tube having a distal end that receives telescopically a proximal end of the distal sheath.

Abstract: A catheter comprising a base material, an optional body material, and a braid structure having crescent-shaped ribbons braided into the structure. Various biocompatible polymers can function as base or body materials. When a ribbon is metallic, various biocompatible materials can function in the ribbon. The crescent of a crescent ribbon can face luminally or abluminally.

Abstract: Polymeric tubing, for use with catheters or other medical devices, where the polymeric tubing can have regions of customized properties including, but not limited to, durometer, torque control, flexibility, axial strength, stiffness, etc. One variation of the device allows for transitions between regions to be configured such that there can be gradual or customized transitions between various regions such that the structural characteristics differential between the regions selectively designed. Additional variations include outer layers having a plurality of material sections extending in a spiral direction along the axial length to form a continuous wall of the outer layer. In certain variations, the structural characteristic differential is minimized or eliminated as compared to conventional catheters.

Abstract: A completion system for running in a directional wellbore includes a plurality of tubular members mechanically secured in-line to form a production tubular. One or more isolation packers are positioned in-line with the tubular members. A lower completion guide is located at a downhole end of the production tubular and a hanger assembly located at an uphole end of the production tubular. One or more of the tubular members includes a flexible pipe joint having: a base multilayered flexible tubular member; a first weave layer, the first weave layer being helically wrapped in a first direction around an outer diameter of the base multilayered flexible tubular member; a second weave layer, the second weave layer being helically wrapped in a second direction around an outer diameter of the first weave layer; and an outer tubular layer.

Abstract: A metal-shelled hose assembly includes a metal outer shell lined with a flexible, water-tight inner tubing integrated with a bendable strain-relief section that is configured to allow the metal-shelled hose to be pulled from a straight angle regardless of where it is attached. The bendable strain-relief section is provided at least at the faucet end of the hose, where it effectively changes the angle of the length of the metal hose relative to the faucet when the hose is pulled at an angle to the faucet.

Abstract: A fitting including a tubular extension, flange with apertures, and interface there between is fused with surrounding cured in place pipe and subsequently connected with an adjoining fitting, to connect two segments of pipe in a pipeline. The tubular extension is sized and shaped to mate with the host pipe with which it is associated, and the flange is sized, shaped, and has an aperture pattern that corresponds with the fitting to which it will be attached.

Abstract: A flexible top hat for use in the pipe junction between a main pipe and lateral pipe is used in conjunction with a CIPP system, and is preferably constructed of material having a melt/flow point, cure point and bonding point temperature and pressure that is substantially similar to the CIPP. The CIPP system and top hat are cured together to form a unitary structure.

Abstract: A reinforced thermoplastic pipe having a polymeric barrier layer formed about a longitudinal axis; at least one first non-metallic reinforcement layer configured to carry an internal pressure load surrounding the polymeric barrier layer; at least one second non-metallic reinforcement layer configured to carry an axial load surrounding the at least one first reinforcement layer; and a polymeric cover layer surrounding the at least one second reinforcement layer. At least one of the first or second reinforcement layers is braided. In some embodiments, the lay angles of the first and second reinforcement layers are selected to reduce the axial compression force in the pipe in a constrained application. In another embodiment, an interior helical metallic layer around which the polymeric barrier layer is formed, the interior layer being an interlocked metallic carcass, a flat helically wound strip or a helically wound wire.

Abstract: An insulating sheet is pushed into a first mold portion, and formed in a first shape along a shape of the first mold portion. The insulating sheet of the first shape inside the first mold portion is pushed into the second mold, and is deformed by a front mold portion, a front guide portion, and a bent convex portion of the front mold, and a rear mold portion and a rear guide portion of the rear mold, and is formed in a second shape. The insulating sheet of the second shape is inclined such that the front end portion overlaps the rear end portion in a first direction, and the width in a front-rear direction becomes narrower toward the front and the rear end portions. The insulating sheet inserted in the second mold and formed in the second shape is inserted into a slot of a stator core.

Abstract: An eversion liner for lining a pipe includes an impermeable outer portion, inner and outer strength portions inside the impermeable outer portion, and a middle portion including at least one felt layer radially between the inner and outer strength portions. At least one of the inner and outer strength portions is formed from a unitary sheet of strength material that includes parallel chopped strands of fiber. The longitudinal edge margins of the sheet of strength material are positioned in overlapping engagement and joined together by joining structure. The parallel chopped fibers can be oriented transverse to the length of the liner. The joining structure can prevent reduction in a width of the overlapped edge margins as the liner expands during eversion.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides an energy-dissipative fuel gas tube including: a length of corrugated stainless steel tubing; an inner resin layer surrounding a radially outer surface of the corrugated stainless steel tubing; a laminated foil layer surrounding a radially outer surface of the inner resin layer; and an outer resin layer extruded over a radially outer surface of the laminated foil. The laminated foil layer includes: a foil and a high-tensile-strength material bonded to the foil. Another aspect of the invention provides an energy-dissipative fuel gas tube including: a length of corrugated stainless steel tubing; a resin layer surrounding a radially outer surface of the corrugated stainless steel tubing; and a laminated foil layer surrounding and bound directly to a radially outer surface of the resin layer. The laminated foil layer includes: a foil and an outer protective layer bonded to the foil.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rubber compositions containing a viscosity modifier and related methods such as for preparing a rubber composition containing a viscosity modifier. The viscosity modifier is an olefin copolymer and may be utilized in a neat or in an oil-extended form. Use of the olefin copolymer viscosity modifier can improve both high and low temperature E of the rubber composition.

Abstract: A hose can include an inner tube that can form a flow path and an inner fiber layer that can be formed around an outer surface of the inner tube. The hose can further include an intermediate fiber layer that can be formed around the inner fiber layer, and an intermediate fiber layer that can be formed around the inner fiber layer. An outer layer can be formed around the intermediate fiber layer. The inner fiber layer, the intermediate fiber layer, and the outer fiber layer can be formed from support thread applied with greater than about 10 pounds (lbs) of tension. The support thread of the inner fiber layer, the support thread of the intermediate fiber layer, and the support thread of the outer fiber layer can include aramid fibers.

Abstract: A hose is described that includes a braided matrix with an interior lumen. The matrix also includes filaments that intersect each other creating a braid, a longitudinal axis that runs along the lumen and the filaments intersect the longitudinal axis at a braid angle. The braid angle can be varied by compressing or expanding the matrix along the direction of the longitudinal axis. A polymer coating is applied to the matrix such that the matrix is substantially impermeable to air. The hose has two states: (1) a relaxed state where the hose does not experience a force in the direction of the longitudinal axis; and (2) a stressed state where the hose experiences a force in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The braid angle is larger in the relaxed state as compared to the stressed state. A method of manufacture for the hose is also disclosed.

Abstract: The method is for manufacturing a tube in which a stretching film is fastened for a length of over one turn on both sides of a tube mesh that is only expandable on a circumference thereof. Each film is also fastened to itself. An expandable tube is formed which is expandable to a circumference allowed by the tube mesh.

Abstract: Described herein is a composition comprising (i) a hydrofluorothermoplastic polymer, wherein the hydrofluorothermoplastic polymer is derived from: (a) 50-85 mol % tetrafluoroethene; (b) 2-15 mol % hexafluoropropene; (c) 10-35 mol % vinylidene fluoride; and (d) 0.1 to 5 mol % of a bromine-containing monomer; and (ii) a perhalogenated thermoplastic polymer. Such compositions can be used in multilayer constructions in, for example, fuel hose applications.

Abstract: Multilayer hose construction and hose formulation provide a surprising combination of physical properties and enhanced performance, more specifically providing improved kink resistance and burst strength. The garden hose comprises an extruded composite tube including core and jacket layers of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound and an intermediate reinforcement layer having interstices through which the core and jacket layers are bonded, the PVC compound comprising: 100 PPH (parts in weight per hundred parts of resin) of PVC resin; and 45-75 PPH of plasticizer. The PVC compound has a K value in a range of 79-85 measured according to standard ISO1628-2 and a specific gravity in a range of 1.17-1.23 measured according to standard ASTM D792. The composite tube has a bend radius of less than 3 inch and the composite tube has a minimum burst pressure of 500 psi measured according to standard ISO 1402:2009.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a conductive path including a braided part and a sheath member accommodating the conductive path so as to protect the conductive path. The braided part is provided as an outermost layer of the conductive path. The braided part includes a cushion part having elasticity in a radial direction of the conductive path and projecting outward in the radial direction toward the sheath member.

Abstract: A method for producing a fluidic connection component for chromatography is described. A connection component includes a main body and at least one insert held in the main body. The main body is prefabricated with an aperture for the at least one insert. The at least one insert is connected to the main body securely and fluidically tightly by a thermal process and by making use of a thermal expansion of the main body and/or of the insert that occurs during the thermal process. The method may include a thermally induced change in volume of the main body and/or of the insert that is retained after completion of the thermal process. The material and the geometry of the main body and of the insert and the thermal process are chosen such that, after completion of the thermal treatment, there is a secure and fluidically tight connection.

Abstract: An active implantable medical device (AIMD) lead implanted into a patient's body may include at least one conductive filer electrically coupled to a distal electrode and a polymer jacket for insulating the conductive filer. A conductive multi-layer polymer catheter may be disposed around an outside of the insulating polymer jacket to reduce, or entirely eliminate, the conductive filer's exposure to electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for maintaining temperature in a sub-sea device, in particular in relation to fluid in the device. A material having a high latent heat on phase change is used to release latent heat to the fluid when the fluid temperature decreases towards a threshold value.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a rubber mixture which contains at least one fluorine rubber and at least one active filler and carbon nanotubes. The rubber mixture has an additionally improved tear propagation resistance and, at the same time, improved processability. The disclosure further relates to a hose having at least the following layer structure: an inner layer as a barrier layer against aggressive media, which contains at least one fluorine rubber and at least one active filler and carbon nanotubes; and, an outer layer made of a cross-linked rubber mixture.

Abstract: Catheters and related methods for supporting a guidewire or delivering an agent through a vessel stenosis or other tortuous anatomy are disclosed. A catheter can comprise an elongate shaft body and a polymer tip member disposed at a distal end of the shaft body. The shaft body and the tip member can include a liner, one or both of a braid member or a coil member surrounding the liner, and a polymer cover surrounding the braid member or the coil member. The tip member can further include one or more filaments extending from a position overlapping, underlapping, or abutting a distal end of the braid member or the coil member on their proximal ends to a position distal to the braid member or the coil member on their distal ends. The one or more filaments can include a plurality of filaments arranged in a series of contacting helical windings about the liner, the braid member, or the coil member.

Abstract: An exterior member which is tubular and which accommodates and protects one or multiple conductive paths, the exterior member is provided with a non-slit shape and multiple projections which project on a tube inner surface of the exterior member. The multiple projections respectively have substantially arc-like shapes extending in a tube inner peripheral direction, and the multiple projections are arranged zigzag alternately along a tube axial direction.

Abstract: A pipe including an inner layer, an outer layer, a jacket layer, and an anisotropic layer positioned between the jacket and outer layers is provided. The anisotropic layer is formed from weaving a number of more rigid, monofilament fill strands and a number of less rigid multifilament warp strands. The fill strands may be formed from single, six hundred-ten (610) denier polyester filament while the warp strands may be formed from a series of two hundred-twenty (220) denier polyester threads. The anisotropic layer permits limited rotation of the inner and outer pipe layers without inserting into the gaps formed by the jacket layer when exposed to intense heat and pressure and is not subjected to significant creep during use.

Abstract: Catheters and methods for supporting a guidewire or delivering a radiopaque, diagnostic or therapeutic agent through a vessel stenosis or other tortuous anatomy are disclosed. A catheter can comprise an elongate shaft body and a tip member disposed at a distal end of the shaft body. The shaft body can extend from a proximal end to the distal end and can define an inner lumen. The shaft body can include a liner, a braid member surrounding the liner, a multi-layer coil surrounding the braid member, and a polymer cover surrounding the multi-layer coil. The multi-layer coil can include first and second coil layers wound in opposing directions. An outer surface portion of the polymer cover can include one or more helical threads. In an example, the one or more helical threads are positioned around a distal end portion of the shaft body. The tip member can be made from a metal or a polymer and can also include one or more helical threads around its outer surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tire-reinforcing steel cord for a radial tire. The tire-reinforcing steel cord has a double layer structure including a first-layer core and a second-layer core provided on the surface of the first-layer core. The first-layer core has an elliptical or rectangular cross section. The tire-reinforcing steel cord can improve processability, fatigue characteristics, and rolling resistance performance of a tire, resulting in improved fuel efficiency. A radial tire using the tire-reinforcing steel cord is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tube (01) or semi-finished tube, in particular for chemical apparatus construction, for storing or for transporting aggressive storage media, comprising a solid inner tube (02) with the inner side (05) of which the storage medium can come into contact and which is made of a thermoplastic that is chemically resistant to the storage medium, and comprising an adhesion-promoting layer (03) applied to the outer side (09) of the inner tube (02), which has a textile structure and is made of a thermoplastic, the textile structure of the adhesion-promoting layer (03) being suitable for mounting a support tube (04) on the outer side of the adhesion-promoting layer (03), the outer side of the inner tube (02) and the inner side of the adhesion-promoting layer (03) being welded together in a material-bonded manner, the textile structure being preserved on the outer side of the adhesion-promoting layer (03).

Abstract: Subsea pipe sections and methods for forming subsea pipe sections are disclosed. A subsea pipe section includes a hollow body formed from a polymer material, the hollow body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an interior. The subsea pipe section further includes a reinforcement layer surrounding and bonded to the hollow body, the reinforcement layer having an inner surface and an outer surface. The reinforcement layer is formed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material and has a resin rich portion and a fiber rich portion. The resin rich portion includes the inner surface of the reinforcement layer and is in contact with the hollow body. The fiber rich portion is spaced from the inner surface of the reinforcement layer.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an umbilical hose comprising in order a thermoplastic inner liner, at least one fibrous reinforcement layer having a layer thickness no greater than 1.5 mm, comprising continuous filament yarns having a yarn tenacity of at least 13 g/dtex and a linear density no greater than 6667 dtex, and a thermoplastic outer cover.

Abstract: A multilayer hose comprising in order, (i) a thermoplastic inner liner, (ii) at least one first fibrous reinforcement layer comprising continuous filament yarns having a yarn tenacity of at least 13 grams per dtex, (iii) at least one second fibrous reinforcement layer comprising continuous filament yarns having a yarn tenacity of at least 13 grams per dtex, and (iv) a thermoplastic outer cover wherein the continuous filament yarns of the at least one second fibrous reinforcement layer have a yarn modulus greater than the yarn modulus of the continuous filament yarns of the at least one first fibrous reinforcement.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pressure-resistant hose. The hose includes an inner lining (10), a fabric woven layer (30) and an outer sheath (20). The fabric woven layer includes first-direction threads (31) and second-direction threads (32) that are wound around the inner lining such that the second-direction threads cross the first-direction threads. Each of the first- and second-direction threads comprises joined thread formed by joining at least two strands of yarn. The yarns of the joined thread are brought into parallel contact with each other and are wound around the inner lining. Each yarn comprises a filament yarn. The first- and second-direction threads are wound around the inner lining in such a way that ten or less joined threads form a pitch so that the inner lining and the outer sheath can be coupled to each other through openings formed in the fabric woven layer.

Abstract: An in-flight refueling hose and method. The hose includes an inner braid including pseudoelastic shape memory alloy (e.g., nitinol) wires. These wires undergo a stress induced phase change absorbing energy to dampen oscillations of the hose in use.

Abstract: The present invention thus provides a double-jacketed lay-flat fire hose having an inner tube for conveying fluid, an inner jacket surrounding the inner tube and an outer jacket surrounding the inner jacket. The outer jacket is made of an abrasion-resistant woven fabric material that includes four longitudinal, spaced-apart and generally parallel stripes formed each of a bundle of longitudinally aligned filament yarns. This outer jacket is less prone to trapping air between the outer jacket and the inner jacket.

Abstract: A fire resistant flexible hose construction particularly adapted for aerospace applications includes a tubular core, a reinforcement layer surrounding the exterior surface of the tubular core, a thermal insulation layer surrounding reinforcement layer, and an integral firesleeve layer surrounding the thermal insulation layer. The reinforcement layer includes one or more filaments of one or more fibers, such as aramid fibers. The thermal insulation layer is constructed of one or more filaments of e-glass.

Abstract: A sanitary hose (1) has an inner hose (2) and a braided sheathing (4), made of mutually intersecting braiding parts (3), which encloses the inner hose (2). At least one of the braiding parts (3) or preferably all braiding parts (3) are configured here as single-part ribbons which thus replace multi-part braiding parts of such type formed by individual closely fitting wires or filaments. Here, a width of this ribbon is greater than its thickness and a wide side of the braiding parts (3) faces toward the inner hose (2). The peripheries (3a) of these ribbon-shaped braiding parts (3) have a tapered cross section, such that these peripheries (3a) extend tapering toward the outside and as a result permit an improved adaptation of intersecting braiding parts (3) even at the intersecting points (5).

Abstract: A hose for use in a fluid transfer system includes a first layer that is made of a plastic material and a second layer having fiber strands that are wound about the first layer. Optionally, the hose may also have additional layers to provide added strength, permeation resistance, or other properties.

Abstract: A cable including a core, a strength member surrounding the inner metal tube, and an outer layer surrounding the first layer, wherein the outer layer includes a polycarbonate material.

Abstract: The flexible hose of the present invention is crush resistant, burst resistant, and virtually impossible to kink in normal use and is applicable to hoses that are designed for delivering virtually any kind of fluid including water, organic liquids, aqueous based herbicides, aqueous based insecticides, industrial chemicals, beverages, air, industrial gases, vacuum, and the like. The hose design of the present invention is particularly applicable to garden hoses for the delivery of water. In fact, garden hoses having the construction of the present invention are highly resistant to kinking and almost never kink when being used in conventional lawn, garden, and cleaning applications.

Abstract: Proposed are an eco-friendly high pressure hose fabric and an eco-friendly high pressure hose using the same. The eco-friendly high pressure hose fabric includes a textile woven from a polypropylene-based fiber, a first coating layer formed on one surface of the textile, a second coating layer formed on the other surface of the textile to extend longer than the length of the textile, a resin adhesive layer formed over the entirety of the top surface of the first coating layer and the top surface of the second coating layer extending longer than the length of the textile, and a film layer formed on the top surface of the resin adhesive layer to correspond to the length of the second coating layer. Ends of the second coating layer, the resin adhesive layer and the film layer, which extend longer than the length of the textile and are stacked on one another, form an extended portion of the fabric.

Abstract: A crush resistant hose comprises a plurality of layers (12, 14, 16, 18, 20) comprising a reinforcing carcass formed from a mixture of multifilament fibers (30) including at least one of polyester, aramide, nylon and rayon.