Patent ID: 6427727
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: F01N,F16L

Abstract:
A flexible hose, which includes:(a) a spiral-wound continuous metal band with interlocked leading and trailing edges; (b) first and second ends; (c) first and second end sections each located adjacent to a respective end; (d) a medial section between said end sections; (e) inner and outer surfaces; (f) a bore extending longitudinally and coaxially between said ends and open thereat; (g) a length control strip comprising a tensile and/or compressive member mounted on one of said surfaces and fastened thereto; and (h) means for at least partially releasing said length control strip from said one surface; wherein (i) said flexible hose is expandable from a manufactured length with said spiral-wound metal band compressed to an installed length with said spiral-wound continuous metal band expanded and said length control strip at least partially detached from said one surface.