Patents by Inventor Thor Higraff

Thor Higraff has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4744065
    Abstract: A reinforcing device to achieve stable fastening points for the inner portion (2) of seismic cables, especially cables that are towed laterally displaced in parallel in relation to the towing vessel and provided with at least two layers of armoring (5,6) intended for absorbing stretch loads on said cable, comprises a fastening means on at least one of the end areas of the inner portion (2), and gripping surfaces for external equipment and shaped with at least two securing chambers (3,4). For assembling the outermost layers of armoring (5,6) of said cable are separated and inserted into one chamber each (3, 4), wherein they are secured to form an integrated connection with said casing (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignee: Geco A.S., Kjorbokollen
    Inventors: Thor Higraff, Julius Bendiksen, Jan-.ANG.ge Langeland