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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2023
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2019
Maxtube Limited, Aberdeen, GB;
Encho Yakovchev, Aberdeen, GB;
Martin Bremner, Aberdeen, GB;
Johannes Straub, Newport, AU;
Roderick Sweeting, East Ryde, AU;
Rowan Paton, Brighton, AU;
MaxTube Limited, Aberdeen, GB;
Abstract
A joining sleeve configured to connect internal liners of two internally lined pipe sections across a welded pipe section joint and a method of use is disclosed. The joining sleeve comprises a sleeve body having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends configured to couple with opposing ends of first and second internal liners respectively. A collar is disposed around the outer surface of the sleeve body, the collar having a first retracted condition in which it has a first outer diameter, and a second expanded condition in which it has a second outer diameter, larger than the first outer diameter.