Patents Assigned to Seatools B.V.
  • Patent number: 7520696
    Abstract: A vehicle (1) for installing a cable (2) in a ground formation, in particular in a seabed, comprising a frame (3), propulsion means (4, 6), a cutter assembly (8) for forming a trench and a guide (15) for placing the cable (2) in the trench. The guide (2) is releasably connected to the vehicle (1). The vehicle and guide according to the present invention facilitate installing a cable in a ground formation, in particular in a seabed, as well as interrupting installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Seatools B.V.
    Inventor: Hans Pihl