Patents by Inventor Douglas W. McCowan

Douglas W. McCowan 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).

  • Display of common depth point seismic data with velocity correction in real time
    Patent number: 4876673
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for processing seismic data records is disclosed. Data is normal moveout corrected by an operator providing estimates of velocity of seismic energy in rock layers in the earth. According to the invention, the system provides an immediate display of the seismic data processed in response to operator commands relating to estimated velocity, whereby the operator is permitted to perform normal moveout correction by inputting new velocity commands, essentially in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas W. McCowan