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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8004935 | Sodar housing with non-woven fabric lining for sound absorption A housing for a phased array monostatic sodar system with a transducer array that emits and receives multiple generally conical main beams of sound along different primary axes. The housing includes one or more upwardly-directed sidewalls that define a volume betwee... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8000171 | Seismic sensor housing An example of a cable positioning mechanism for directing a cable into a seismic sensor housing for connection with the seismic sensor includes a member sized to connect with a seismic sensor housing, the cable passing through the member at opposing anchor points fo... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7787331 | Sensor for airborne shooter localization system A sensor assembly suitable for use in an airborne shooter localization system. The sensor assembly has a pressure sensor subassembly with a pressure transducer positioned to detect pressure variations associated with a shock wave from a passing projectile or the muz... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7778114 | Housing for a seismic sensing element, and a seismic sensor A housing for a seismic sensing element (3) for use on the earth's surface comprises connecting means (5) for connecting the housing (3) to a support cable (2) so as to allow relative movement between the sensor housing (3) and the... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7668047 | Method for correcting seismic data timing functions utilizing orientation data A seismic exploration method and unit comprised of continuous recording, self-contained wireless seismometer units or pods. The self-contained unit may include a tilt meter, a compass and a mechanically gimbaled clock platform. Upon retrieval, seismic data recorded ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7660206 | Ocean bottom seismic station Methods and apparatus for cable termination and sensor integration at a sensor station within an ocean bottom seismic (OBS) cable array are disclosed. The sensor stations include a housing for various sensor components. Additionally, the sensor stations can accommod... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7583563 | Ultrasonic sensor An ultrasonic sensor consists of an ultrasonic transducer and a casing. The transducer includes a metal-made housing having an inner space; a vibrating planar member formed in the housing, wherein an outward surface of the vibrating planar member constitutes an outw... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7561493 | Method and apparatus for land based seismic data acquisition A seismic exploration method and unit comprised of continuous recording, self-contained wireless seismometer units or pods. The self-contained unit may include a tilt meter, a compass and a mechanically gimbaled clock platform. Upon retrieval, seismic data recorded ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7551520 | Sensor for a short-range detection system and/or parking system of a motor vehicle and method for the production thereof The invention relates to a sensor (12) for a short-range detection system and/or parking system of a motor vehicle, especially an ultrasound sensor. The sensor comprises a pot-shaped housing (10), whereby the base thereof (14) is embodied as an ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7522475 | Ultrasonic sensor and obstacle detection device An ultrasonic sensor includes: a first vibrator for transmitting an ultrasonic wave; multiple second vibrators for outputting a reception signal of a reflection wave; a casing having a bottom for accommodating the vibrators, an outer surface of the bottom providing ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7496002 | Water submersible electronics assembly and methods of use A submersible electronics device for use in a body of water and a substratum floor below the body of water includes a submersible housing, an operational electronics system, and a mobility system. The operational electronics system is mounted in and/or on the housin... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7443766 | Sensor assembly A sensor assembly includes a seismic sensor element and a shell. The shell at least partially surrounds the sensor element to shield the sensor element from a magnetic field that is generated outside of the shell. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7433268 | Vessel hull transducer modular mounting system A vessel hull transducer modular mounting system enables transducers to be replaced and upgraded without necessitating the further modification of the hull and thus not necessitating the dry-docking of the vessel. A further feature includes the ability to reduce and... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428187 | Ultrasonic sensor A structure is used to prevent an ultrasonic sensor from being damaged by a spring member provided for a bezel. A metal spring is fixed in a groove in a bezel. By setting depth of the groove to be larger than thickness of the metal spring, the metal spring is positi... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7392705 | Ultrasonic sensor An ultrasonic sensor includes an ultrasonic transducer and a case. The ultrasonic transducer has a housing in a cylindrical shape with a bottom attached thereto, a piezoelectric device disposed in the housing, a connection pin electrically coupled with the piezoelec... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7382690 | Method and apparatus for gathering seismic data In the present invention, a seismic receiver contains an onboard digitizer that samples and converts a signal from detected seismic energy into the digital domain. The receiver contains an analog to digital converter, a transmission circuitry, and a link to the seis... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7376049 | Seismic sensor with thermal stabilization A seismometer comprising a pressure sealed enclosure; an electrical component; an axis mechanics assembly having moving components, the axis mechanics assembly being in electrical communication with the electrical component; and a thermally insulating assembly mecha... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7356410 | Method for the detection and exploration of subterranean hydrocarbon deposits by receivers of acoustic waves in a frequency range from 0.2 to 30 Hz The invention relates to a method for the detection and exploration of subterranean hydrocarbon deposits by receivers of acoustic waves in a frequency range from 0.2-30 Hz arranged at or near the surface, whereby, according to the invention, acoustic signals are rec... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7352654 | Coupling aid for seismic cable The present invention provides a coupling device (300). The coupling device includes a collar (315, 405) defining an opening therethrough to receive a seismic sensor (305) such that the collar (315, 405) permits rotation about the seismic... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7324406 | Sensor arrangement for seismic waves A sensor arrangement is provided for use in the seismic investigation of geological formations below the seabed. A plurality of sensor nodes (20) are provided and are positioned gfor deployment on the seabed to collect pressure waves and shear waves from the ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7317663 | Ultrasonic sensor An ultrasonic sensor has an intermediate connection member for having electrical connection between an ultrasonic transducer and a circuit board. A connection pin of the transducer supported by the intermediate connection member is prevented from being damaged when ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7310287 | Method and apparatus for seismic data acquisition A marine seismic exploration method and system comprised of continuous recording, self-contained ocean bottom pods characterized by low profile casings. An external bumper is provided to promote ocean bottom coupling and prevent fishing net entrapment. Pods are teth... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7292501 | Compact shooter localization system and method Systems and methods for locating the shooter of supersonic projectiles are described. Muzzle blast signals are neither sought nor required. The system uses at least two sensors, with each sensor having a 3-axis accelerometer. The sensors are spaced apart at least 1 ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7274621 | Systems and methods for flow measurement A system estimates flow parameters associated with a fluid flow encountering a bluff body. The system includes multiple sensors distributed on a surface of a bluff body. The system further includes input circuitry and a sensor processing unit. The input circuitry re... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7263034 | Resonator device and circuits for 3-D detection/receiving sonic waves, even of a very low amplitude/frequency, suitable for use in cybernetics A resonator device comprises a plurality of transducers fitted and spatially aligned on the four prongs of two tuning forks, with vibrating masses, placed side-by-side with the four prongs arranged at 90° angles one from the other in a clockwise or anticlockwise di... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260024 | Housing for a seismic sensing element and a seismic sensor A housing for a seismic sensing element (3) for use on the earth's surface comprises connecting means (5) for connecting the housing (3) to a support cable (2) so as to allow relative movement between the sensor housing (3) and the... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255196 | Windshield and sound-barrier for seismic sensors A system and method for reducing acoustic, wind or other background noise that may interfere with sensing of a seismic signal is provided. More specifically, a shield is provided to enclose a geophone and thereby protect it from harmful noise. The shield may compris... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7254093 | Ocean bottom seismometer package with distributed geophones A seismic data collection unit having multiple separate geophones/geophone packages positioned in a housing wherein the geophones are offset from a vertical axis so that summing of the geophones' respective outputs minimizes certain noise in the unit's output. Speci... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7248703 | Systems and methods for adaptive noise cancellation A system (400) for reducing non-acoustic noise includes a primary sensor (420), at least one secondary sensor (410), a filter (415), and a summation unit (425). The primary sensor (420) measures pressure and produces a prima... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7239577 | Apparatus and methods for multicomponent marine geophysical data gathering In one embodiment the invention comprises a particle velocity sensor that includes a housing with a geophone mounted in the housing. A fluid that substantially surrounds the geophone is included within the housing. The particle velocity sensor has an acoustic impeda... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237648 | Surround sound positioning tower system and method A surround sound system and method involving a surround sound tower (10) having planar speakers (11b); a base plate (20); and a structure for positioning (30) the surround sound tower on the base plate (20), the surround sou... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7236427 | Vessel hull transducer modular mounting system A vessel hull transducer modular mounting system enables transducers to be replaced and upgraded without necessitating the further modification of the hull and thus not necessitating the dry-docking of the vessel. A further feature includes the ability to reduce and... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7187620 | Method and apparatus for borehole sensing The present invention provides an apparatus and method for sensing subsurface data. One embodiment of the invention comprises a shuttle attached to a conveyance where the conveyance and shuttle are adapted to be spooled downhole into a borehole for sensing seismic d... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7094084 | Electrical connector assembly for mobile terminal An electrical connector assembly is disposed in a mobile terminal comprising a first body coupled to a second body by a hinge portion, and the electrical connector assembly comprises a fixed member disposed in the hinge portion, having at least one first contact. Th... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7092316 | Transducer guard for trolling motor A guard is provided that protects sonar transducers attached to trolling motors from damage due to impact with underwater debris. The protective guard is mounted on the trolling motor in front of the sonar transducer. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7085196 | Method and apparatus for gathering seismic data In the present invention, a seismic receiver contains an onboard digitizer that samples and converts a signal from detected seismic energy into the digital domain. The receiver contains an analog to digital converter, a transmission circuitry, and a link to the seis... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077236 | Articulating vehicle speaker assembly An articulating speaker assembly for the interior of a motor vehicle, which includes sidewall trim defining a pocket in the trim, includes a housing and at least one speaker operatively supported within the housing. The assembly includes at least one pivot arm havin... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7020045 | Block and module for seismic sources and sensors The invention relates to a source block with a downhole seismic source for use in seismic acquisition during production, comprising: a device for locking the block in a first position spaced from the well casing, a device for releasing the ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6981550 | Sonde A sonde and an apparatus for the deployment thereof against a well casing is described, the sonde comprising a resilient C-shaped member (22) and at least one sensor (23). ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6948689 | Portable apparatus for demarcating a region with respect to the ground A portable apparatus for demarcating a region with respect to the ground comprising a plurality of posts adapted to be removably inserted into the ground. The apparatus further comprises an adjustable connecting means which is secured by a receiving member in an upp... | 09/27/2005 |
