Patent ID: 8721848
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: C23F

Abstract:
1. An anode sled for providing cathodic protection to an underwater metallic structure comprising: a bag having an internal space previously in a compacted condition, said bag having a top surface, a closable opening of sufficient size for insertion of a skeletal support structure, at least one aperture located on said top surface for receiving through a respective post, and an opening for introducing ballast wherein said opening is either said closable opening or a separate inlet port; a skeletal support structure disposed within said bag, wherein after said skeletal support structure is disposed within said bag said closable opening is closed; at least one post having a base within said bag and a top portion extending upward through said at least one aperture; an anode connected to the top portion of said at least one post; a cable having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end operatively connected to said anode; and said ballast filling the remaining internal space of said bag.