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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 20, 1999
Henrik Bull, Asker, NO;
Helge Ingebretsen, Svelvik, NO;
ABB Offshore Technology AS, Nesbru, NO;
Abstract
A method and a buoyancy device adapted to impart buoyancy to at least one longitudinal element submerged in water. The buoyancy device is hollow and is preferably made of plastic or a similarly corrosion-resistant material. The device is preferably produced as one single unit, but may include several separate chambers which, via valves, may be brought into communicating connection with the surroundings, in a controlled manner. The device will therefore not be subjected to large differential pressures in use, and accordingly may have relatively thin walls. The buoyancy device has a much lower weight than prior-art buoys, is simpler to assemble, and is not subject to corrosion.