Buoyancy element and module
US7214114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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