Patent · US Expired

Laying underwater cables

US5080530A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 1991
Grant dateJan 14, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B35/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A freighter or coaster is temporarily converted for cable laying by an accommodation and power module, a stern side thruster and control and deployment equipment, all of which is removable after completion of the lay for the vessel to return to its normal operation.

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