Patents Assigned to Fugro France
  • Underwater exploration device
    Patent number: 6418872
    Abstract: A device for performing yo-yo seismic shooting on the sea bed by means of a sled. An umbilical traction cable connecting the vessel to this sled passes over a set of sheaves whose relative distances apart are controlled by an actuator enabling a determined length of cable to be let out or to be taken in so as to obtain discontinuous movement of the sled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Fugro France
    Inventor: Francis Cour