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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 2020
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2017
Applicant:
Advanced Insulation Limited, Gloucestershire, GB;
Inventors:
Martin Steven Harrop, Gloucestershire, GB;
Stewart Ian Morley, Gloucestershire, GB;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 57/02 (2006.01); F16L 1/12 (2006.01); F16L 3/015 (2006.01); F16L 3/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 57/02 (2013.01); F16L 1/123 (2013.01); F16L 3/015 (2013.01); F16L 3/08 (2013.01);
Abstract
Guide apparatus for an elongate member such as a pipeline or pipe. The apparatus comprising a plurality of first elements in the form of rings with central openings through which the elongate member extends. The first elements are interconnected by link members spaced around the outside of the first elements and locating in T-shaped cross section guide formations. The link members restrict the amount of pivotal movement between the first elements, and hence bending of the elongate member.