Patents by Inventor Thierry Grousset

Thierry Grousset 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).

  • Paravane increased lift, towing system and method
    Patent number: 8997675
    Abstract: A method and a marine towing system for towing streamers or sources. The towing system includes a connecting line; a first paravane connected to the connecting line, wherein the connecting line is configured to connect the first paravane to a vessel; a spur line connected to the first paravane and configured to provide a tension to maintain streamers apart from each other; and a second paravane connected to the connecting line, between the first paravane and the vessel. The second paravane is configured to increase an angle (?4) between the connecting line and the spur line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: CGGVeritas Services SA
    Inventors: Raphael MacQuin, Helene Tonchia, Thierry Grousset