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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7627431 | Method for processing seismic data corresponding to acquisitions from a medium with azimuthal anisotropy Method of processing seismic data corresponding to acquisitions carried out in a medium exhibiting azimuthal anisotropy, characterized in that for two sets of data corresponding, for one and the same seismic variable and for one and the same ground zone, to at least... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7406383 | Method of estimating the illumination fold in the migrated domain The invention relates to an estimate of the seismic illumination fold (x, p) in the migrated 3D domain at an image point x, for a dip of vector p characterized in that the illumination fold I (z, p; s, r) is estimated for each (source s, receiver r) pair in the seis... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7369944 | Method of processing seismic data for AVO or AVOA characterization The invention relates to a method of processing seismic data comprising a gather of seismic traces organised according to one or several acquisition parameters, each trace comprising a seismic signal defined by an amplitude as a function of time or depth, the method... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7337070 | Method for treating seismic cubes corresponding to obtained for common zone at different times Method of processing a collection of seismic cubes corresponding to one and the same acquisition zone and to various moments of acquisition, characterized in that at least one seismic cube which is an estimate of the component common to at least two seismic cubes co... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332043 | Titanium-based alloy and method of heat treatment of large-sized semifinished items of this alloy The inventive titanium alloy comprises, expressed in mass %: aluminium 4.0-6.3; vanadium 4.5-5.9; molybdenum 4.5-5.9; chromium 2.0-3.6; ferrum 0.2-0.5; the rest being titanium. An equivalent molybdenum content is determined as corresponding to Moequiv≧1... | 02/19/2008 |
| D560133 | Smoke, fire, and gas detector | 01/22/2008 |
| 6919779 | Folded magnetostrictive wave guide A magnetostrictive system is shown wherein there is included a wave guide but no return wire. The wave guide is folded and acts as the completed wire (whether solid or hollow) for conducting current for the current input pulse. ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6863278 | Rubber and wire mesh ring A back-up ring is disclosed wherein the ring is a knitted mesh section substantially surrounded by an outer coating covering substantially all of the knitted wire mesh section, the coating having contact with the outer and inner surface of an annulus. ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6791427 | Low duty cycle oscillator A circuit is shown which outputs a pulse width having a duty cycle of less than 50% and the circuit having an oscillator providing a desired repetition rate controlled by a changing RC time constant. ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6675645 | Electromagnetic method of and apparatus for electromagnetic parameters of material (thin films and bulks) monitoring A device for measuring thin films and bulks is disclosed using slow-wave structures in electrodynamic elements to allow a decrease in frequency, an increase in sensitivity to electromagnetic parameters and accuracy of their monitoring. A method is also di... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6647780 | Slow wave structure sensor with zero-based frequency output An oscillating circuit is disclosed which is responsive to frequency variations caused by parameter changes in an associated slow wave structure sensitive element. A local oscillator and mixer circuit is used to subtract an offset frequency output to rese... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6612168 | Explosion proof magnetostrictive probe A magnetostrictive application probe is disclosed wherein the probe includes a preassembled sensor element mounted as an application housing installation as an installable unit. The modular nature allows interchanging with various electronic assemblies, a... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6600962 | Sensor controller A control system for controlling a variable of a device by an end element is disclosed. The control system has as its input a magnetostrictive position sensing probe for measuring the value of the variable of the device at time intervals and a digital con... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6600310 | Linear and rotary magnetic sensor A magnetic-based sensor is disclosed which can detect a linear and rotary position of a shaft whose movement is to be measured. Such sensor can operate to yield linear displacement as well as rotation. A position magnet is mounted on the shaft for measuri... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6564658 | Electromagnetic method of liquid level monitoring A method and apparatus for monitoring one or more parameters of a variable physical structure, such as liquid level, is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes an electrodynamic element placed in proximity to a monitored structure and exciting within... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6528990 | Magnetostrictive linear displacement transducer for a vehicle steering system A steering angle sensing system 1, 26 for measuring the angle position of a vehicle steering wheel is disclosed which uses at least one position magnet 7, 8, G1, G2, G3 coupled to the rotary movement of the steering wheel 2' as a transducer, and a magneto... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6501263 | Rotary position sensor A steering angle sensing system 1, 26 for measuring the angle position of a vehicle steering wheel is disclosed which uses at least one position magnet 7, 8, G1, G2, G3 coupled to the rotary movement of the steering wheel 2' as a transducer, and a magneto... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6497416 | Wire inserted non-extrusion ring A back-up ring is disclosed wherein the ring is a knitted mesh section substantially surrounded by an outer coating covering substantially all of the knitted wire mesh section, the coating having contact with the outer and inner surface of an annulus.... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6484885 | Solids raised screens A new and unique design use of directional and re-directional raised ribs on a solids control filtering screen, such as those used in drilling wells for hydrocarbons and other substances, in conjunction with a coordinated system of hanging such screens an... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6426618 | Magnetostrictive linear displacement transducer for a vehicle steering system A steering angle sensing system 1 for measuring the angle position of a vehicle steering wheel is disclosed which uses at least one position magnet 7, 8 coupled to the rotary movement of the steering wheel as a transducer, and a magnetostrictive transduce... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6393912 | Electromagnetic method of the angular displacement monitoring A method and apparatus is disclosed for monitoring an angular displacement, such as angle position and the direction of displacement. The method and apparatus includes at least one resonator placed in proximity to a electrodynamic profile and exciting wit... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6369563 | Method for high resolution measurement of a position A magnetostrictive linear position sensor produces a signal which is a time period. It is sometimes required to measure this time period and produce an output in another form which accurately represents the time period. The final output may be a voltage, ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6354806 | Compressor incipient surge detection system A method and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring the high-frequency of a process variable to prevent a compressor from reaching actual surge point. The detecting is accomplished by separating the high-frequency oscillation part of the process signal an... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6346561 | Pavement material The present invention is a recipe and method for combining Gilsonite and other asphaltites with curative elastomers that are powder granular form and which are added to asphalt. Second recipe and method is disclosed to create a dry liquid concentrate comp... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6340273 | Support structure for wells, production facilities, and drilling rigs A support structure is disclosed for use in drilling and production operations having one end positioned above a body of water and another end below the body of water on a bed. The support structure includes a base and a jacket structure having at least t... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6328502 | Horizontal reel barge An apparatus for laying deep water sub sea pipelines either by means of reeled pipe or conventional pipelay ("stock on") is disclosed. The vessel is equipped with a dynamic positioning system that is integrated into the pipelay control system. Both method... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6310126 | Mixer and process for use A mixer and method of using the mixer is disclosed in which a closed chambered vessel capable of both holding pressure and vacuum is charged with a mixture of elastomer and materials taken from the group of tall oil, fatty acids and residues of tall oil p... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6293142 | Electromagnetic method of liquid level monitoring A method and apparatus for monitoring one or more parameters of a variable physical structure, such as liquid level, is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes an electrodynamic element placed in proximity to a monitored structure and exciting within... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6283231 | Soil displacing screw auger and method for making a concrete pile with this auger Soil-displacing screw auger which contains an auger tube (1); a double displacement body (2) equipped with a hollow shaft (8) fixed to the auger tube (1) and containing an upper part (6) which constitutes a closed screw the radius of which increases towar... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6273018 | Buoyant substructure for offshore platform A buoyant substructure to float upright in water (e.g. for an offshore platform) and comprising at least three spaced apart columns [103] joined together in generally aligned relationship, in which at least one of the columns is adapted to be ballasted at... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6271660 | Permanent multi-pole position magnet A precision permanent position magnet assembly for use with a magnetostrictive linear displacement transducer having a magnetostrictive waveguide to provide an enhanced return signal is disclosed. The North-South axes of the magnet assembly are perpendicu... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6267383 | V-shaped seal with anti-extrusion section A sealing-device having a body section and an anti-extrusion section is shown, the body section being disposed on top of the anti-extrusion section. The body section includes sealing surfaces for enclosures in which the sealing device is located. the anti... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6241014 | Plunger lift controller and method A microprocessor-based controller for oil or gas wells using a plunger lift device is disclosed, which responds to variations in the well production and operation through a series of input signals derived from the well operation. The controller will autom... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6123577 | Lan patch panel and wall mount unit assembly The present invention discloses a new and novel patch panel and wall unit assembly for use in local area network (LAN) wiring and installation. The patch panels and wall units include a new printed circuit board designed to simplify the installation of LA... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6030001 | Method for deterring forgeries and authenticating signatures A method for deterring forgeries and authenticating signatures placed on any document or other object (collectively "Item") is disclosed. A first two dimensional bar code or forgery-proof diffraction grating pattern or similar information bearing medium (... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5957200 | Plunger lift controller A microprocessor-based controller for oil or gas wells using a plunger lift device is disclosed, which responds to variations in the well production and operation through a series of pressure input signals derived from the well operation. The controller w... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5848549 | Magnetostrictive position sensing probe with waveguide referenced to tip for determining fluid level in a container A magnetostrictive position sensing device is disclosed where a probe assembly surrounding a waveguide is anchored at one end to the bottom of a tank and terminates in a transducer assembly attached to the top of the tank. The probe assembly compensates f... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5820605 | Retractable syringe A retractable syringe includes a barrel, one end of which comprises a mounting collar. A needle carrier is releasably mounted within the collar and releaseably supports a needle cartridge. A hypodermic needle is mounted within the cartridge. A sheath atta... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5755763 | Pacemaker connector with sealable access openings and methods for its use A pacemaker lead is disclosed of the type comprising a flexible cord formed of at least one spiralled electric conductor and surrounded by a sheath of insulating material and connected, at a proximal end of the lead, to a connection head removable from th... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5737886 | Method for determining forgeries and authenticating signatures A method for deterring forgeries and authenticating signatures placed on any document or other object (collectively "Item") is disclosed. A first forgery-proof diffraction grating pattern or similar information bearing medium (Electronic Fingerprint or "E... | 04/14/1998 |
