Andrew J Midlik

Address:

3759 Clearwater Dr, Cleveland, OH 44134

VIN:

2T2HK31U67C022256

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

RX 350

Year:

2007

US Patent:

20110030828, Feb 10, 2011

Filed:

Aug 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/853504

Inventors:

Christopher P. Boyher - Medina OH, US
Carl M. Mahabir - Streetsboro OH, US
Andrew J. Midlik - Parma OH, US

Assignee:

LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F16L 51/04
F16L 33/00

US Classification:

138 26, 285238

Abstract:

A piping system for hot water-based fluid substantially above ambient temperature () includes at least one horizontal pipe run (). Each horizontal pipe run includes at least one flexible expansion loop (). Each flexible expansion loop is comprised of a unitary flexible body () which includes opposed generally linear end portions (). Curved portions of the flexible expansion loop () are curved and extend transversely away from the common axis () of the horizontal pipe run. The flexible expansion loop is operative to accommodate changes due to the thermal expansion, water hammer and vibration while being more compact than conventional expansion loops.