Patents by Inventor Gregory W. West

Gregory W. West 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).

  • Combination D-loop/splice for seismic leader wire
    Patent number: 5489751
    Abstract: A combination seismic cable handling loop and electric splice includes a U-shaped elastomer member arranged to be hung on a hasp during transportation and storage, and an integrally formed cylindrical elastomer body on the lower end of the U-shaped member which encloses a splice card by which electrical conductors in the end portions of seismic cable sections are joined, such end portions extending through the outer portions of the body which provides strain relief.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Houston Geophysical Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory W. West
  • Cable-fixed takeout
    Patent number: 5417592
    Abstract: A pigtail-type takeout on a seismic cable including a molded elastomer Y-body, a pigtail and a multi-contact connector for connecting the end of a geophone string to the cable. The connector body includes a longitudinally split inner tubular portion that is fitted around the cable, and tie wraps are used to encircle and hold the tubular portion tightly around the cable to firmly mount the connector body thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Houston Geophysical Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory W. West