An energy attenuation device for a fluid-conveying line, and a method for attenuating energy in such a line, are provided. The device includes one or more hose sections disposed in the fluid-conveying line, and at least one spring disposed in at least a portion of each of the hose sections....http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6240964?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6240964 - Energy attenuation device for a fluid conveying line and method of attenuating energy in such a line