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Buoyancy compensating element and method

US9353579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2012
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A buoyancy compensating element for connection to a flexible pipe and method of producing a buoyancy compensating element are disclosed. The buoyancy compensating element includes a first body portion and a further body portion, wherein the first and further body portion are configured to be connectable to each other and in use to encompass a portion of flexible pipe.

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