Method and apparatus for bulk seafloor mining
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 26, 2016
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Nov 14, 2013
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Jun 17, 2011
filing date -
Jun 18, 2010
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Abstract
A seafloor bulk mining tool for production cutting of a seafloor bench. The tool uses a tracked locomotion system to travel across a seafloor bench. Power and control interfaces receive power and control signals from a surface source. The tool has a drum cutter for cutting the bench, and a sizing grill adjacent the drum cutter for sizing cuttings as they are produced by the drum cutter. A drum shroud may also be provided to help contain cuttings. A suction inlet can be used to capture cuttings as they are produced, for example in conjunction with a spade and augers.
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International Classification(s)
- 2011 Application Filing Year
- E02F Class
- 359 Applications Filed
- 309 Patents Issued To-Date
- 86.08 % Issued To-Date
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- 2 Citation Count
- E02F Class
- 15.49 % this patent is cited more than
- 9 Age
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