Patent ID: 6695539
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: B63B,E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
A tool for remotely installing a clamshell device around an element, the tool comprising:(a) a frame; (b) a hydraulic system supported by the frame; and (c) at least one set of two clamps supported by the frame, the set suitable for holding and releasing the clamshell device selected from the group consisting of vortex-induced vibration reduction devices and drag reduction devices, wherein the set of clamps is connected to the hydraulic system wherein the frame has a top and a bottom, wherein the set of clamps is comprised of a first clamp and a second clamp, wherein the first clamp is supported by the top of the frame and the second clamp is supported by the bottom of the frame, and wherein the first clamp and the second clamp each comprise at least one nipple for anchoring the clamshell device to the set of clamps.