Abstract: A hollow flexible tubular body which comprises at least one tubular layer. The layer is formed by adjacent helical windings having hooked edges and substantially flat sections. The turns of the helix do not show any spontaneous tendency to increase in diameter.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 9, 1975
Date of Patent:
April 26, 1977
Assignees:
Societe des Hauts Fourneaux de la Chiers, Coflexip, Institut Francaise du Petrole, des Carburants et Lubrifiants et Entreprise de Recherches et d'Activities Petrollieres Elf