ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,668,332, issued on June 30, was assigned to Oceaneering International Inc. (Houston).
"ROV operated hot stab" was invented by Torleif Carlsen (Sandnes, Norway).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operated fluid stab system for subsea fluid transfer comprises a connector with seal protection and multiple fluid ports, typically more than six fluid ports, to enable multiple flow combinations, both high- and low flow. The connector is relatively short and guide friendly to ease the stabbing operation. The seal is held in place by a nut/threaded insert that is threaded into the stab body."
The patent was filed on ...