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Sir SOB - I tried the link but couldn't see any info- do you need to register? Any advice on where to look I just got the front page of the site.
 
Baggy I found this on the patent attorneys site. Need to be a lawyer to read it but I'll post it and someone smarter than me might shed some light.

"Approving the text intended for grant

Before the Examining Division decides to grant the European Patent, it notifies this agreement to the applicant by sending him a notification according to Rule 51(4) EPC, asking him whether he approves the text intended for grant. The patent cannot be granted without the applicant's agreement on the text for grant.
At the same occasion, the applicant is also invited to pay fees for grant and printing and to supply a translation of the claims within four months. All European Patents are published with a set of claims in each of the three official languages of the EPO (English, German, French).
The patent is in order for grant as soon as these formalities have been fulfilled. The text of the patent is published on the date of grant, with mention of all the designated states to which it applies."

Sounds good to me nonetheless - particularly the last paragraph!!!
 
thats good enough for me - read it thoroughly, and although theres 'formalities' to be attended to, it appears we have the patent.

as posted some time back, i wondered why they would chase a north sea company without the patent being finalised, considering its importance in gaining work.....you have to assume they knew it was coming.

could be one hell of an AGM next monday - anyone else wanna put forward the $2 by xmas line hehehehe ?
 
Look I think it's time Son of Baglimit was canonised, this last find regarding the European patent surely is deserved of such elevation, unbelievable. And also he can have my mcdonalds vouchers, for two big mac meals, which I won when NMSO hit $1.
 
SophieSweet said:
Look I think it's time Son of Baglimit was canonised.
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Sometimes pictures can say a thousand words.
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I think I'm going to be sick!
 
*Gag* ... jeez Sophie, when you said you'd won dinner, here was me imagining a nice sit down meal, complete with wine etc....Lemme tell ya....chew and spew certainly doesn't qualify....LOL
All the talk about manipulation of the SP by Neppy makes me wonder what the ASX and, ACCC would make of it....if it were true that is.
Surely it's all just supply and demand?????
Surely!!!!! :confused:;)
 
SophieSweet said:
Look I think it's time Son of Baglimit was canonised, this last find regarding the European patent surely is deserved of such elevation, unbelievable. And also he can have my mcdonalds vouchers, for two big mac meals, which I won when NMSO hit $1.
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a knighthood, then canonised......wow......however, im no expert on such matters, but i was to understand that each originate from different backgrounds, 1 religion based, the other probably.

besides i hate the taste of gunpowder !!!!!

as for the big mac meals, make it upsized, or maybe even the mchappy meal - just love those toys.

clearly the chatter about the patent wasnt sufficient to create a run on neppy, or get lange to put out an announcement - so the titles bestowed upon me have no real power then........
 
AGR Neptune Introduces New Pipeline Inspection Tool
AGR Group Monday, November 12, 2007


AGR Group has introduced the AGR Neptune, a new pipeline inspection tool that operates externally with small inspection class ROV's.
The new technology is non-diver reliant and extends operating depths for the pipeline inspection technology up to 6000 meters, or the maximum range of an ROV.

The AGR Neptune is a high resolution ultrasonic imaging tool designed to examine welds and prescribed areas of subsea pipelines and tubular structures. The technology is the first of its kind that can perform both high-resolution wall thickness mapping and Time of Flight Diffraction weld inspection via a ROV.

AGR Neptune is a breakthrough in pipeline inspection technology. Where external inspection is normally conducted with divers in conjunction with dive support vessels (DSV's) the AGR Neptune will enable routine ROV inspections, reducing costs by approximately two thirds.
Traditionally, to corroborate internal pigging inspection findings external inspection tools deployed by divers are used, with the depth range limited by the transmission range of analogue signals. The AGR Neptune data is digitized and sends its data via the ROV umbilical. The AGR Neptune will accordingly reduce the need for divers to inspect pipeline infrastructure using external inspection tools.

Age Landro, Executive Vice President of the Field Operations Division of AGR said, "With increasing life of fields, a global emphasis on HSE best practice and the increasing demands placed on subsea infrastructure, new solutions to ensure integrity are required. The AGR Neptune helps answer that demand. It is also rewarding to bring a technology to market that is both cost saving technology and reduces personnel risk".
 
New Pipeline Monitoring Technology Launched
MCS Monday, November 12, 2007


MCS and Qserv, who recently joined forces to launch an innovative new pipeline service, are holding a demonstration of their technology on 15 November at Qserv's newly opened premises in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire.
The new technique, to monitor the condition of pipelines and risers in subsea oil and gas developments, is a key part of MCS' work in integrity management. Both companies believe the specialized technique, to monitor the condition of flexible pipelines to reduce risk of damage, will not only save costs but have a positive impact on health and safety.


"About 30% of all risers in the North Sea are under threat of corrosion related fatigues," says Tim O'Sullivan, managing director of MCS. "It is therefore critical to carry out testing to identify the risk and then design the appropriate repair work before any failure occurs."
Following a study on the causes of flexible pipe damage, undertaken by MCS on behalf of UKOOA (now Oil & Gas UK), the company identified that annulus testing of flexible pipe was a valuable measure in monitoring integrity.

MCS and Qserv have since developed an advanced range of vacuum testing equipment. The partnership combines Qserv's reputation for delivering quality pipeline services with MCS' in-depth experience in flexible pipe integrity and analysis.

Project managers and engineers from the subsea oil and gas sector are being invited to attend the event which will feature an actual vacuum testing demonstration, presentations by both Qserv and MCS as well as a presentation from the HSE on UK legal issues relating to integrity management and maintenance requirements for unbonded flexible pipelines.

Delegates will also benefit from a preview of "Thrulife" a new integrity management software tool developed by MCS and due to be launched in 2008.

O'Sullivan concludes: "This event is an opportunity for potential users to evaluate this brand new software which allows clients, for the first time, to see the integrity status of a whole subsea system. The demonstration of annulus vacuum testing will reveal the safety, environmental and cost benefits to be gained by being able to identify the potential threat and take pro-active measures to design and plan repair work on flexible pipelines."

With almost 200 people across a global network of offices, MCS is a leading provider of advanced subsea engineering solutions to the oil and gas industry.

Qserv is an innovative multi-service provider of Well and Pipeline Services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. It offers a range of services including, coiled tubing, pumping, wireline, fluid and nitrogen pumping, HLD, subsea well intervention, engineering and pipeline services. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Qserv currently employs 350 staff to support its operations in UKCS, Qatar, Ivory Coast, Yemen, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Norway, Denmark and other European countries. However, with the continued growth of the company, the aim is to increase headcount to 500 by the end of 2008
 
FYI - Neptune received a small write up on page 84 of the December issue of the AFR Smart Investor Mag.
 
well come on doc - get typing - you cant tease us like that and make us fork out $7 odd for 'a snippet'.

whats the topic - just their growth strategy, or the latest acq, or.......
 
Hey Baggy - i tried to track down the AFR article but it's (the magazine) is not in Broome yet. Can't believe that the patent knowledge did'nt spike the sp. Anyway who cares NMS is a great share to be in on.
Hey JT how's KAL going?
 
The AGM may well produce the next spike - anyone from the forum going to be there? If so let's get some forum questions together for Mr. C Lange.;)
 
a typical controlled move up, the day prior to the agm.

finishes on its high.

ample turnover.

now the fun begins - what happens ON THE DAY.

i believe the AGM is at 2pm in WA, making it closing time for the ASX.

i wonder if lange will slip out the presentation just in time for trading.

oh the antici...................passion.
 
Hi fellow NMS holders

Son of Baglimits what do you think of NMS closing on its high today? AGM anticipation perhaps.

I have held this stock from IPO and topped up along the way. I like the way the company has developed the integrated service model as it seems to work for other companies such as WOR.

Very happy with management, very experienced at the top and now we have some good coaches/supporters in the top 20.
 
I was hoping for the usual dump at the end of the day as my order was only half filled. Considering we still have Monday to play due to the AGM is not till closing
 
A few question for the AGM

Has there been any new NEPSYS work through the acquired companies customers??

Apart from the one already announced Apache job, is there anymore jobs using a combination of the acquired companies?

There has been many mentions of tenders for new work, but are they translating into work, if not why not??

Are they tendering for the Woodside and BHP projects off WA??

Since USUS has been onboard for some months now, what is there expected increase in work due to combining with NMS? Any move to get NEPSYS work with US navy?

Are there five ROVS coming, as mentioned on Rovworld, and are any for R&D to be combined with NEPSYS as stated as a goal on the website?

Are they buying vessels to gain construction work? Also mentioned on Rovworld?

Is IEV ever going to produce anything?

Are they looking at opening new offices OS or just buying companies in those areas, then expanding?

Will NMS be chasing work through some of the huge shipping companies?

They are just off the top of my head, anymore questions and can anyone pose the questions tomorrow?
 
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