Patents Assigned to Multiflex International, Inc.
  • Umbilical safety joint
    Patent number: 4653776
    Abstract: A safety joint for a control umbilical which separates the umbilical and severs internal control hoses when a predetermined tension is exceeded. The control hoses are severed by opposing cutting edges on mating slots formed by an inner cutting tube and an outer cutting tube which separate when the sfety joint separates. The safety joint can be installed at any point along the control umbilical without cutting the control hoses during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: Multiflex International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Borg
  • Umbilical safety joint
    Patent number: 4640163
    Abstract: A safety joint for a multitube hose bundle which separates and severs the control hoses when a predetermined tension is exceeded. The control hoses are severed by a rotating cutting blade activated by a pin in cam slot which rotates the cutting blade upon separation of the safety joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: Multiflex International, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry D. Douglas