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Pressure compensation method and apparatus for underwater equipment

US4980707A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 1990
Grant dateDec 25, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/08
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for pressure compensating an under water housing which includes a tubular structure sealed around a hole in the housing dimensioned so that the mouth of an inflated balloon will form a secure seal there on so that the housing may be pressure compensated by blowing up the balloon and sealing the balloon mouth around the tube.

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