A fuel hose assembly for inflight fuelling of aircraft comprises: a flexible inner tube for conveying fuel under pressure; an outer cover comprising a plurality of rigid parts; and an actuator configured to move the rigid parts lengthwise along the flexible inner tube. The rigid parts are movable by the actuator to provide continuous lengthwise cover over the flexible inner tube, so as to be able to resist radial expansion of the flexible inner tube when the flexible inner tube is pressurised. The rigid parts are further movable by the actuator to uncover lengthwise portions of the flexible inner tube between the rigid parts, so as to allow bending of the flexible inner tube when the flexible inner tube is unpressurised.

A fuel hose assembly for inflight fuelling of aircraft comprises: a flexible inner tube for conveying fuel under pressure; an outer cover comprising a plurality of rigid parts; and an actuator configured to move the rigid parts lengthwise along the flexible inner tube. The rigid parts are movable by the actuator to provide continuous lengthwise cover over the flexible inner tube, so as to be able to resist radial expansion of the flexible inner tube when the flexible inner tube is pressurised. The rigid parts are further movable by the actuator to uncover lengthwise portions of the flexible inner tube between the rigid parts, so as to allow bending of the flexible inner tube when the flexible inner tube is unpressurised.

A faucet having a base, an articulable spout, and a valve operable in an open position and a closed position to control the flow of water to the outlet. The base is configured to mount to a support. The spout includes an outlet for dispensing water and a plurality of segments operatively coupled together sequentially, with a first segment of the plurality of segments rotatably coupled to the base. The plurality of segments are rotatable relative to one another and to the base to move the outlet between a first position, in which the valve is in the closed position, and a second position, in which the valve is in the open position.

An improved method and apparatus for providing bend limits and cable protection on medium to large diameter (approx. 30 mm-300 mm) seismic towed arrays, umbilicals as well as medium and high voltage power and/or communications subsea cables. These medium to high voltage cables are typically used on stationary and floating wind turbines and other offshore platforms such as used by the oil and gas industries. This system is an improvement over existing designs and techniques commonly used for this bend limiting purpose.

An improved method and apparatus for providing bend limits and cable protection on medium to large diameter (approx. 30 mm-300 mm) seismic towed arrays, umbilicals as well as medium and high voltage power and/or communications subsea cables. These medium to high voltage cables are typically used on stationary and floating wind turbines and other offshore platforms such as used by the oil and gas industries. This system is an improvement over existing designs and techniques commonly used for this bend limiting purpose.

A water delivery device includes a first conduit section and a second conduit section rotatably coupled to the first conduit section by a magnetic joint. The magnetic joint includes a plurality of magnets that cooperatively define a plurality of rotational positions between the first conduit section and the second conduit section.

A water delivery device includes a first conduit section and a second conduit section rotatably coupled to the first conduit section by a magnetic joint. The magnetic joint includes a plurality of magnets that cooperatively define a plurality of rotational positions between the first conduit section and the second conduit section.

A faucet includes a base configured to attach to a support, an outlet for dispensing a fluid, an articulable spout including a plurality of segments operatively coupled together sequentially between the base and the outlet and configured to rotate relative to one another to transition the articulable spout between a first position and a second position, and an actuator operatively coupled to at least two segments of the plurality of segments and configured to rotate the at least two segments in opposite rotational directions.

An interlocking independent tubular with multiple circumferential sections allows a borehole to advance by encasing with a single pass, the structurally independent tubular. The independent tubular is single layered, having a major arc and a minor arc forming circumferential sections. The minor arc may be defined by less than 180 degrees, and the major arc may be a circumferential section defined by greater than 180 degrees. The major arc and minor arc align longitudinally to form the independent tubular. Installation may involve partially radially collapsing the major arc, inserting the major arc and minor arc through a previously installed tubular, reexpanding the major arc and connecting the major arc and minor arc to form the independent tubular downhole from the previously installed tubular, and joining the independent tubular to the previously installed tubular. The tubes may be joined by interlocking female and male ends of the tubes.

A selectively flexible extension tool includes: a line assembly comprising a first line and a second line; and a plurality of sequentially arranged links, the line assembly operable with the plurality of sequentially arranged links to move the plurality of sequentially arranged links between a slacked position and a tensioned position, the plurality of sequentially arranged links together comprising a first line guide and a second line guide, the first line of the line assembly extending through the first line guide and the second line of the line assembly extending through the second line guide; wherein the first line defines a first displacement when the plurality of sequentially arranged links are moved from the slacked position to the tensioned position, wherein the second line defines a second displacement when the plurality of sequentially arranged links are moved from the slacked position to the tensioned position, and wherein the first displacement is substantially equal to the second displacement.