Patents by Inventor Thierry Payen
Thierry Payen 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).
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Patent number: 9864085Abstract: Method and marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The marine acoustic source array includes a first depth sub-array set of first acoustic source points configured to be provided at a first depth (z1), the first acoustic source points having different inline first locations along a longitudinal axis (X); and a second depth sub-array set of second acoustic source points configured to be provided at a second depth (z2), the second acoustic source points having different inline second locations along the longitudinal axis (X). The first locations do not coincide along the longitudinal axis (X) with any of the second locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: CGG Services SASInventors: Thierry Payen, Robert Dowle
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Patent number: 9857492Abstract: Method and marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The marine acoustic source array includes at least one sub-array. The at least one sub-array includes a float from which plural source points are attached. The source points may be provided on a curved line, straight line, or other desired shape so that a variable-depth source is obtained with a single float. The source points may be divided into groups and the groups may be provided on the curved line, straight line or other desired shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: CGG SERVICES SASInventors: Robert Dowle, Thierry Payen
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Patent number: 9658356Abstract: Method and dynamically-adjusted marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The acoustic source array includes a float; plural actuation devices, each actuation device having corresponding cables; and plural source points connected to the float through the corresponding cables. The plural actuation devices dynamically adjust corresponding lengths of the corresponding cables to achieve a desired variable-depth profile for the plural source points.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: CGG SERVICES SASInventors: Robert Dowle, Thierry Payen
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Publication number: 20160231445Abstract: A system and method for reconstructing a far field signature with data fusion from near field, mid field, and surface field hydrophone recordings is disclosed. The method includes receiving a first trace from a first sensor (e.g., hydrophone) and a second trace from a second sensor located in a different field from the first sensor. The method also includes receiving position information for the first and second sensors. The method further includes reconstructing a far field signature of the seismic signal based on the first trace, the second trace, and the position information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Thierry Payen, Yuan Ni
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Publication number: 20150260869Abstract: Method and marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The marine acoustic source array includes a first depth sub-array set of first acoustic source points configured to be provided at a first depth (z1), the first acoustic source points having different inline first locations along a longitudinal axis (X); and a second depth sub-array set of second acoustic source points configured to be provided at a second depth (z2), the second acoustic source points having different inline second locations along the longitudinal axis (X). The first locations do not coincide along the longitudinal axis (X) with any of the second locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Thierry PAYEN, Robert DOWLE
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Patent number: 9075166Abstract: Method and marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The marine acoustic source array includes a first depth sub-array set of first acoustic source points configured to be provided at a first depth (z1), the first acoustic source points having different inline first locations along a longitudinal axis (X); and a second depth sub-array set of second acoustic source points configured to be provided at a second depth (z2), the second acoustic source points having different inline second locations along the longitudinal axis (X). The first locations do not coincide along the longitudinal axis (X) with any of the second locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: CGGVERITAS SERVICES SAInventors: Thierry Payen, Robert Dowle
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Patent number: 8854922Abstract: The invention relates to a source device for the emission of seismic waves designed to operate by being towed by a vessel. The source device according to the invention comprises at least three support-beams, a plurality of guns placed along each support-beam, a central hub receiving one end of support-beams and arranged such that support-beams can be deployed according to a star-like geometry, and the means to keep support-beams in this geometry during operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Cggveritas Services SAInventors: Behzad Vahida, Thierry Payen
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Publication number: 20140241119Abstract: A far-field detection apparatus for measuring a far-field signature of a seismic source includes a main tow cable, a depth control device, sensor lines, at least two deflectors and seismic sensors. The depth control device is attached to the main tow cable. Each of the sensor lines has a first end attached to the main tow cable. Each of the deflectors is attached to a second end of the sensor lines, respectively. The deflectors are configured to generate forces pulling the sensor lines away from the main tow cable. The seismic sensors are attached between the first end and the second end of each of the sensor lines. The seismic sensors are configured to measure seismic waves generated by the seismic source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Anne VESIN, Thierry PAYEN
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Patent number: 8770336Abstract: The invention concerns a device for emitting seismic waves designed to operate by being towed by a vessel, characterized in that it comprises means capable of discharging compressed air under high pressure into water, to generate a bubble (44) of a general annular shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: CGGVeritas Services SAInventors: Behzad Vahida, Thierry Payen
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Publication number: 20140112096Abstract: Method and dynamically-adjusted marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The acoustic source array includes a float; plural actuation devices, each actuation device having corresponding cables; and plural source points connected to the float through the corresponding cables. The plural actuation devices dynamically adjust corresponding lengths of the corresponding cables to achieve a desired variable-depth profile for the plural source points.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: CGG SERVICES SAInventors: Robert DOWLE, Thierry PAYEN
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Publication number: 20140112097Abstract: Method and marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The marine acoustic source array includes at least one sub-array. The at least one sub-array includes a float from which plural source points are attached. The source points may be provided on a curved line, straight line, or other desired shape so that a variable-depth source is obtained with a single float. The source points may be divided into groups and the groups may be provided on the curved line, straight line or other desired shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: CGG SERVICES SAInventors: Robert DOWLE, Thierry PAYEN
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Publication number: 20130112495Abstract: The invention concerns a device for emitting seismic waves designed to operate by being towed by a vessel, characterized in that it comprises means capable of discharging compressed air under high pressure into water, to generate a bubble (44) of a general annular shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: CGGVERITAS SERVICES SAInventors: Behzad Vahida, Thierry Payen
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Publication number: 20120287752Abstract: Method and marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The marine acoustic source array includes a first depth sub-array set of first acoustic source points configured to be provided at a first depth (z1), the first acoustic source points having different inline first locations along a longitudinal axis (X); and a second depth sub-array set of second acoustic source points configured to be provided at a second depth (z2), the second acoustic source points having different inline second locations along the longitudinal axis (X). The first locations do not coincide along the longitudinal axis (X) with any of the second locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: CGGVERITAS SERVICES SAInventors: Thierry PAYEN, Robert DOWLE
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Publication number: 20090147626Abstract: The invention relates to a source device for the emission of seismic waves designed to operate by being towed by a vessel. The source device according to the invention comprises at least three support-beams, a plurality of guns placed along each support-beam, a central hub receiving one end of support-beams and arranged such that support-beams can be deployed according to a star-like geometry, and the means to keep support-beams in this geometry during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Behzad Vahida, Thierry Payen