Patents by Inventor Eugene David Bednar

Eugene David Bednar 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).

  • Remote seismic data acquisition unit with common radio and GPS antenna
    Patent number: 6078283
    Abstract: Remote seismic data acquisition unit for receiving seismic radio signals, having the capability of receiving both seismic data acquisition radio signals and GPS signals, uses a single antenna for receiving both types of signals, a signal splitter to separate the signals and a low noise amplifier to enhance the GPS signals. A GPS receiver/transmitter is incorporated within the housing for the seismic data acquisition system radio signal receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Input/Output, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene David Bednar
  • Acoustic positioning of seismic ocean bottom cable
    Patent number: 6005828
    Abstract: A seismic ocean bottom positioning device include a series of seismic stations spaced apart at a predetermined interval along a cable. Each station includes a hydrophone, a motion sensing device such as a geophone and an acoustic positioning circuit. A preamplifier is coupled to a seismic channel. The hydrophone is also coupled to the seismic channel. An acoustic channel is also coupled to the preamplifier and coupled to the hydrophone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Input/Output, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Ellington Carroll, Roy Wilson James, III, Eugene David Bednar, Charles Geoffrey Rice, Kent A. Byerly