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EP2148123
Closure element for a pipe
Filed
Jul 23, 2009
Technology
Mechanical engineering · Mechanical elements +1
UPC cases
2
Ownership history
As recorded at the EPO. Transfers made after the opposition period are recorded in national registers and may be missing here.
- IHC Handling Systems V.O.F.since Dec 25, 2009
Abstract
The invention relates to an assembly (1) comprising an elongate pipe (5) which extends along a central axis (7) and a plug (6a,6b) which is arranged in or on the pipe and which exerts a sealing force on the pipe in order to seal an open pipe end in a fluid-tight manner. The invention relates in particular to elongate pipes in offshore-structures in which the pipes are used as foundation piles. These foundation pipes can, in practice, be over 80 metres long and weigh 400-600 tons. As the transportation of these elongate and heavy pipes is laborious, there is a need for an alternative.
Litigation history
| Date | Case | Division | Type | Outcome | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | UPC CFI 1695/2025 | The Hague LD | Counterclaim for revocation | Locked | TMS Technical & Maritime Supplies B.V. +2 |
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