Patent ID: 8658264
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: A63B,B32B,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Insulation for an elongated member, comprised of: at least one plank comprised of a plurality of flexible polymeric foam profiles each having hollow sections disposed therein and connected to each other in parallel for compensation of thermal expansion and contraction; wherein the at least one plank is configured to be disposed around an elongated member to dispose a first end surface of a first longitudinal side of the at least one plank proximate to a second end surface of a second longitudinal side of the at least one plank; at least one fastener configured to fasten the first longitudinal side to the second longitudinal side to secure the at least one plank in a shape or substantially the shape of the elongated member to insulate the elongated member; and at least one flexible polymeric foam spacer fastened to a first end surface of a first latitudinal side of the at least one plank to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the at least one plank.