Clamp for cylindrical object
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1. Apparatus shaped to be positioned about a cylindrical object which comprises:
- a clamp comprising one or two generally cylindrical shaped sections having two free ends and formed from woven polymeric fiber layers in a solid polymeric matrix, said polymeric fiber extending in a direction about a perimeter of said cylindrical object,said free ends being joined by means for adjusting the distance between said free ends so as to adjust a compression force exerted by said clamp on said cylindrical object positioned within said clamp,said clamp having an outside surface configured to fit with an inside surface of a buoyancy element,said buoyancy element positioned about said clamp and having an inside surface configured to fit with said outside surface of said clamp to prevent said buoyancy element from moving along a length of said conduit.
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Abstract
A clamp for a cylindrical object is provided which is formed of fibers in the form of woven fabric molded in a polymeric matrix. The clamps have two free ends through which one or two rods extend. The compressive force exerted by the clamp can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the free end.
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1. Apparatus shaped to be positioned about a cylindrical object which comprises:
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a clamp comprising one or two generally cylindrical shaped sections having two free ends and formed from woven polymeric fiber layers in a solid polymeric matrix, said polymeric fiber extending in a direction about a perimeter of said cylindrical object, said free ends being joined by means for adjusting the distance between said free ends so as to adjust a compression force exerted by said clamp on said cylindrical object positioned within said clamp, said clamp having an outside surface configured to fit with an inside surface of a buoyancy element, said buoyancy element positioned about said clamp and having an inside surface configured to fit with said outside surface of said clamp to prevent said buoyancy element from moving along a length of said conduit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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