Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for making a flexible duct of wire-reinforced construction made from a plurality of adhesive-coated polymeric tapes. The tapes are simultaneously applied from angularly oppositely disposed directions in conjunction with application of a reinforcement wire to provide a helix construction with overlapping convoluted edges to provide a duct of predetermined length.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 5, 1976
Date of Patent:
August 1, 1978
Assignee:
Clecon Incorporated
Inventors:
Raymond A. Gregory, DeWitt Gifford Wilcox