Method of installing a socket with a socket contact on an underwater plug with a plug contact
US7032310B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49222
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of installing a socket with a socket contact on an underwater plug with a plug contact is provided so as to establish conductive contact between the socket contact and the plug contact. The socket is disconnectably attached to a recoverable fluid exchange unit and the socket engages with the plug to establish the conductive contact between the socket contact and plug contact. The recoverable fluid exchange unit is then operated to substantially replace a first fluid within the socket with a second fluid from the recoverable fluid exchange unit.
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