Patent ID: 6134766
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: G02B,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for installing at least one cable-like element in a pipe, comprising the steps of:securing at least one buoyant element to the at least one cable-like element, the weight and buoyancy of the at least one buoyant element secured to the at least one cable-like element being matched with a fluid flowing agent so that the at least one cable-like element is substantially buoyant in the fluid flowing agent;generating a flow of the fluid flowing agent in a pipe in a selected direction;introducing the at least one cable-like element with the at least one buoyant element secured thereto into the flow of the flowing agent in the pipe so that the at least one cable-like element is moved in the selected direction within the pipe;puncturing the buoyant element;removing the buoyant element from the at least one cable-like element and from the pipe; andallowing the at least one cable-like element to rest on the bottom of the pipe.