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Buoyancy element and module

US7214114B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 16, 2002
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/012
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A buoyancy element (200) is disclosed which comprises a moulded body of plastics-composite material incorporating reinforcement (202) comprising at least one elongate flexible member or filament, embedded in the body and adapted to retain fragments of the buoyancy module together following structural failure of the module.

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