Abstract

A reusable insulation wrap may include a multilayer insulation member having at least one stretchable layer adapted to resist moisture and sized to closely wrap around an article, at least one insulative layer adapted to accommodate deformation of the at least one stretchable layer, and at least one protective layer adapted to be abrasion and moisture resistant and prevent damage to at least one of the at least one stretchable layer and the at least one insulative layer. A releasable fastener may be configured to close the multilayer insulation member in releasable engagement around the article; whereby, the wrap may be configured to stretch around and fit snugly on the article.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
• F16L 59/08 - Means for preventing radiation, e.g. with metal foil
• B32B 3/06 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers togetherLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 25/18 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising butyl or halobutyl rubber
• B32B 25/10 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
• F16L 59/16 - Arrangements specially adapted to local requirements at flanges, junctions, valves, or the like
• F16L 59/14 - Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems
• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear

Abstract

A reusable insulation wrap for insulating and protecting an article, the wrap comprising a multilayer insulation member having a nylon protective layer adapted to be abrasion and moisture resistant to prevent damage to the other layers, a polymerized chloroprene stretchable layer adapted to resist moisture and having first and second edges and sized to closely encircle the article, a closed cell foam insulative layer, a foil reflective layer affixed to the closed cell foam adapted outside thereof, a flame retardant and an ultraviolet protectant in one of the layers and a hook and loop fastener adapted to cooperatively engage and maintain desired position on the article, whereby, the wrap is stretched around the article to fit snugly in place minimizing influence of the outside environment including temperature fluctuations, moisture, and debris on the article.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 59/02 - Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials
• B32B 3/06 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers togetherLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
• F16L 59/08 - Means for preventing radiation, e.g. with metal foil
• F16L 57/06 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear against wear
• F16L 59/14 - Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems
• F16L 59/16 - Arrangements specially adapted to local requirements at flanges, junctions, valves, or the like
• B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 25/10 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 25/18 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising butyl or halobutyl rubber
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer