Abstract: The present invention provides a tendon divided into compartment enclosing therein pressurized gas. The invention also relates to a method for transporting a fluid containing tubular body or assembly of bodies above a sea/river bed floor and within a body of water. In addition the invention comprises a method of installing and removing an internal pressurized tendon or assembly of tendons in a vertical position in a body of water.

Abstract: A device and method for carrying, loading and cocking a firearm 40, such as a pistol or similar. A first element 10; 110 is attached to the firearm. A second element 20 is slidably disposed and displaceable within and away from the first element. A spring element 30; 130 is generally disposed in relation to the first and second elements such that the second element is fixed within said first element until a predetermined force is applied to either element. The invented device and method allows a firearm such as a pistol to be drawn, loaded and cocked in one continuous movement, using only one hand.