Patent ID: 8607826

Claim:
An interlocking bend limiter segment, comprising: a. a first semi-tubular section, the first semi-tubular section further comprising: i. a substantially spherical first end, the substantially spherical first end further comprising: 1. an engaging section disposed about an outer surface of the substantially spherical first end; and 2. a portion of a conduit therethrough; ii. a substantially semi-circular second end, the substantially semi-circular second end further comprising: 1. an engaging section receiver dimensioned and adapted to engage the engaging section of the substantially spherical first end, the engaging section receiver defining a further portion of the conduit therethrough; 2. an interlock, comprising: a. an interlock tab; and b. a corresponding interlock tab receiver; and iii. a substantially semi-tubular middle section disposed intermediate the substantially spherical first end and the substantially semi-circular second end, the substantially semi-tubular middle section defining a further portion of the conduit therethrough; and b. a second semi-tubular section, substantially identical to the first semi-tubular section, the first semi-tubular and second semi-tubular sections dimensioned and configured to be joined cooperatively at their respective interlocks, the first semi-tubular section interlock tab receiver dimensioned and adapted to receive the corresponding interlock tab of the second semi-tubular section, the portions of the conduits of the cooperatively joined first semi-tubular and second semi-tubular sections providing an enclosed fluid pathway therethrough.