Underwater cable arrangements and devices
US7206254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B3/44
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an underwater cable arrangement includes an underwater cable having one or more external devices mounted on the cable. In one form of the invention, the external devices are powered primarily or entirely by inductive coupling between a coil disposed in the cable and a coil disposed in the external device. The invention also provides a variety of external devices capable of use with an underwater cable. The invention further provides a coil support arrangement for supporting a coil within an underwater cable in a manner protecting a core of the coil from damage.
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