Laying underwater cables
US5080530A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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