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Deep Submergence Rated Flexible Hoses and Piping System Connectors

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Special Operations Command 		Award ID:
86075 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
S081-002-0027 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
ATKINS & PEARCE, INC.
One Braid Way Covington, KY 41017 9435
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: Deep Submergence Rated Flexible Hoses and Piping System Connectors
Agency / Branch: DOD / SOCOM
Contract: H92222-08-P-0012
Award Amount: $88,906.00
 

Abstract:

Connecting deep submergence systems (submarines) in the field can be a dangerous and difficult task. The rigid piping systems used today have little flexibility to accommodate for variations in connection points and differences in tolerances between vessels. Atkins & Pearce, a 200 year old textile processing company, has developed a technology that uses a multi-layered approach to create a high pressure hose that is extremely flexible. Inspired by the human body, A&P's technology uses a braided substrate in conjunction with high strength reinforcement rings. Taking existing technology and expertise in the field of fiber science, A&P developed the innovated concept of using compression resistant coils to withstand external pressures and a braided sub-structure to contain internal pressures. A&P's technology combines burst protection, compression resistance, flexibility, and the ability to attach to a variety of connection points. The system can eliminate unnecessary spare parts and make the job of connecting Deep Submergence Systems easier and safer. Potential civilian applications include offshore oil platforms, deep-sea science research and other underwater systems.

Principal Investigator:

Jeramie Lawson
Product Development Manager
8595122795
jeramie.lawson@atkinsandpearce.com

Business Contact:

Jeb Head
President
5136599647
jeb.head@atkinsandpearce.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

ATKINS & PEARCE, INC.
One Braid Way Covington, KY 41017

EIN/Tax ID: 611252163
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No