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Mechanical tether system for a submersible vehicle

US9463849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2015
Grant dateOct 11, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63G2008/007
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible lifting tether system for lifting a marine vehicle or object is described which is capable of significantly improving the primary characteristics of an existing cable by enhancing load-carrying capabilities (e.g. in air), modifying the tether to have altered specific gravities in water, and relieving torsional stresses when in operation.

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