Wireline subsea metering head and method of use

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2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Will, Thomas (Department: 3671)

Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force

Apparatus for hauling or hoisting load, including driven...

Device includes rotatably driven, cable contacting drum

C166S355000, C254S276000, C254S900000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07000903

ABSTRACT:
A system and method to measure positioning with respect to deploying a subsea load, the system comprising a subsea metering head having a position sensor; a controllable winch operatively connected to the winch flexible cable; and a controller operatively in communication with the controllable winch and the position sensor. The controller is capable of controlling the controllable winch in response to a received position feedback sensor signal. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.

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