Underwater pipelines
CA 1092374 A · Owner: Vickers Limited · Inventors: Taylor, Peter J.; Hunt, Kevin W.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A method of recovering an underwater pipe comprises inserting a recovery line attachment into the pipe explosively deforming the pipe so that it is mechanically secured to the attachment and bringing the, pipe to the surface by means of a lifting line secured to the attachment. The attachment may include a body insertable into the end of the pipe and a portion having a generally conical surface so that it forms a water tight seal with the pipe when the pipe is explosively deformed into engagement with it.
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Why it's free to use
- Granted December 30, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 30, 1997.
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