Patent ID: 9103472
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: E21B,F16L

Abstract:
1. A tool for subsea installation of a buoyancy module onto a submerged conduit, the tool comprising: a first plate pivotably coupled to a second plate; a third plate pivotably coupled to a fourth plate; a first telescoping member extending between the first plate and the third plate; a second telescoping member extending between the second plate and the fourth plate; a first ram operatively coupled to one of the first telescoping member, the second telescoping member, or a combination thereof; a second ram operatively coupled to one of the first plate, the second plate, the third plate, the fourth plate, or a combination thereof; a buoyancy module; and a fastener that removeably secures the buoyancy module to one of the first plate, the second plate, the third plate, the fourth plate or a combination thereof; wherein the first, second, third and fourth plates have portions defining a cavity, and wherein the cavity is dimensioned as to surround a submerged conduit.