Patents Examined by John N. Eldred
  • Compliant spacer for a marine seismic streamer
    Patent number: 4736345
    Abstract: A spacer for a marine seismic streamer employs a compliant material that mechanically isolates the spacer from the hosewall and strain members of the streamer and also allows the flow of fill fluid therethrough so as to prevent pressure pulse build-up in such fluid during towing of the streamer along a line of exploration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Keckler, Robert G. Zachariadis, Gary T. Griffin