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Apparatus for locating elongate object in a trench in a floor of a body of water

US11613870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2020
Grant dateMar 28, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G9/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for locating an elongate object in the seabed is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body and a pair of jetting swords arranged on lateral sides of the elongate object to form a trench in the seabed. Chain cutters arranged on lateral sides of the elongate object cut respective parts of a trench in the seabed and are moveable relative to the body between a stowed position and a deployed position, independently of the jetting swords.

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