Patent ID: 7138038
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: C23F,E02B

Abstract:
1. A foldable anode pod for providing cathodic protection to a preferred structure, comprising: a) a top frame having a plurality of sides and upper and lower surfaces; b) a bottom frame having a plurality of sides and upper and lower surfaces, wherein said bottom frame can be disposed on a sea floor proximate to the preferred structure; c) a plurality of folding legs for joining said top frame to said bottom frame, wherein said legs in a first position are folded so that said top frame is disposed adjacent said bottom frame, wherein said legs in a second position are extended to be linearly aligned with each other so that said top frame is disposed away from said bottom frame, wherein said legs are positioned in said second position when the anode pod is disposed on a sea floor; d) means for locking said top frame to said bottom frame whereby the top frame is secured to the bottom frame when the legs are in the first position; e) means for connecting said legs to said top and bottom frames whereby the legs are pivotally connected to the top and bottom frames; and, f) means for connecting said legs to each other whereby the leg segments can be connected to each other and the leg segments can be locked together so that the legs are secured when the legs are in the second position.