Subsea conduit cleaning tool

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Chin, Randall (Department: 3723)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Implements

Pipe, tube, or conduit cleaner

C015S088000, C405S211000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07971306

ABSTRACT:
The invention described herein relates to a cleaning tool for cleaning subsea conduits, such as tendons, risers or strakes. This invention comprises a flotation collar and brush member which may be attached to a subsea conduit and which may travel up a subsea conduit as a result of buoyancy forces and be retracted using one or more winches.

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