Pythons
AssigneeValpar Industrial Limited
InventorRobert Prentice Beckett
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Abstract
A liquid-conducting python has a plurality of liquid-conducting tubes surrounded by foam insulation. At least a portion of the outer surface of the foam insulation is patterned to form a segmented surface.
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A liquid-conducting python having a plurality of liquid-conducting tubes surrounded by foam insulation, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the foam insulation is patterned to form a segmented surface, wherein the segmented surface provides initial crease lines for enhancing flexibility of the python when the python is arched, and wherein the segmented surface provides a reduced contact surface for reducing friction between the python and other surfaces.
A liquid-conducting python having a plurality of liquid-conducting tubes surrounded by foam insulation, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the foam insulation is formed into a segmented surface having raised portions and recessed portions, the raised portions resulting in reduced friction between the python and other surfaces by reducing the contact surface of the python, the recessed portions enhancing flexibility of the python by providing initial crease lines when the python is arched.
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