Buoyancy provisions for facilitating underwater friction welding
US12275096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B22/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and buoyancy system are disclosed for facilitating diver directed underwater friction welding (also known as friction welding) operations. Various illustrative embodiments of the method, buoyancy system and combined portable friction welding system and buoyancy provisions are disclosed for improving ease of diver use in making underwater joints.
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