Method and apparatus for inserting an elongate object into a trench in a sea floor

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PATENT NO 12074414
APP PUB NO 20220352699A1
SERIAL NO

17766057

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A vehicle for deploying a cable into a trench in the sea bed is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a body adapted to move relative to the trench in the sea bed, and a bellmouth for engaging the cable and mounted to the body, wherein the bellmouth is adapted to define an open channel in a direction facing the trench for engaging the cable.

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SOIL MACHINE DYNAMICS LIMITEDTYNE AND WEAR NE28 6UZ

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Walker, John Graeme Wallsend, GB 9 43
White, Roger Paul Wallsend, GB 5 9

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