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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2008
Applicants:
Rodney H. Masters, Houston, TX (US);
Billy L. Griffith, Houston, TX (US);
Inventors:
Rodney H. Masters, Houston, TX (US);
Billy L. Griffith, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
VIV Suppression, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B63C 11/52 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for installing underwater devices on sub-sea structures. The apparatus can include a body having at least one pair of support members extending therefrom. At least one actuator, adapted to move in a linear direction, can be disposed on each support member. At least one connector can be disposed on each actuator. The connector can include at least one aperture disposed therethrough for receiving an attachment member.