Patents by Inventor Nicholas Claude George

Nicholas Claude George 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).

  • Structure for optical connector ferrule and method for making
    Patent number: 8382383
    Abstract: A ferrule structure for an optical connector includes a central member disposed in the ferrule. The central member is configured so that an exterior dimension of the central member can change between a smaller size and a larger size. A plurality of optical fibers are disposed in the ferrule externally to the central member. A method for assembling an optical connector ferrule includes providing a central member, wherein the central member is configured so that an exterior dimension of the central member can change between a smaller size and a larger size. The method further includes placing an axial load on the central member to cause the exterior dimension to assume the smaller size. The central member is disposed in the ferrule. A plurality of optical fibers are disposed in the ferrule, external to the central member. The axial load is removed from the central member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: PGS Geophysical AS
    Inventors: Nicholas Claude George, Greyson Orval Knapp
  • Structure for optical connector ferrule and method for making
    Publication number: 20100322565
    Abstract: A ferrule structure for an optical connector includes a central member disposed in the ferrule. The central member is configured so that an exterior dimension of the central member can change between a smaller size and a larger size. A plurality of optical fibers are disposed in the ferrule externally to the central member. A method for assembling an optical connector ferrule includes providing a central member, wherein the central member is configured so that an exterior dimension of the central member can change between a smaller size and a larger size. The method further includes placing an axial load on the central member to cause the exterior dimension to assume the smaller size. The central member is disposed in the ferrule. A plurality of optical fibers are disposed in the ferrule, external to the central member. The axial load is removed from the central member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Nicholas Claude George, Greyson Orval Knapp
  • Unitary multi-cable towing system
    Patent number: 7184365
    Abstract: In one aspect the invention comprises a system and a method for marine geophysical exploration, which includes a first cable connected to a vessel and a plurality of streamer cables connected to the first cable. The first cable includes all towing strength members and all electrical power and data transmission conductors for the connected streamer cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: PGS Americas, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Claude George, Rolf Gunnar Molund
  • Unitary multi-cable towing system
    Publication number: 20040125698
    Abstract: In one aspect the invention comprises a system and a method for marine geophysical exploration, which includes a first cable connected to a vessel and a plurality of streamer cables connected to the first cable. The first cable includes all towing strength members and all electrical power and data transmission conductors for the connected streamer cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Nicholas Claude George, Rolf Gunnar Molund