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US3354860A
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Mechanical isolation of hydrophones by hydroplanes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-06-27
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1986-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Dale
- 👤 Harry R Menzel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A HYDROPHONE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR REDUCING SPURIOUS HYDROPHONE SIGNALS CAUSED BY CABLE VIBRATIONS AND INDUCED SURFACE MOTION IN A FLUID FIELD, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING: FIRST MEANS SUSPENDING A CABLE BELOW THE SURFACE OF A SEA; AND SECOND MEANS HYDRODYNAMICALLY STREAMING A HYDROPHONE ON A HYDROPLANE REMOTE FROM SAID CABLE AND SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL THERETO, SAID SECOND MEANS INCLUDING COMPLIANT COUPLING MEANS FOR ISOLATING SAID HYDROPLANE FROM FLOW INDUCED CABLE VIBRATIONS AND WAVE INDUCED VERTICAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CABLE WHEREBY SPURIOUS HYDROPHONE SIGNALS ARE REDUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A HYDROPHONE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR REDUCING SPURIOUS HYDROPHONE SIGNALS CAUSED BY CABLE VIBRATIONS AND INDUCED SURFACE MOTION IN A FLUID FIELD, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING: FIRST MEANS SUSPENDING A CABLE BELOW THE SURFACE OF A SEA; AND SECOND MEANS HYDRODYNAMICALLY STREAMING A HYDROPHONE ON A HYDROPLANE REMOTE FROM SAID CABLE AND SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL THERETO, SAID SECOND MEANS INCLUDING COMPLIANT COUPLING MEANS FOR ISOLATING SAID HYDROPLANE FROM FLOW INDUCED CABLE VIBRATIONS AND WAVE INDUCED VERTICAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CABLE WHEREBY SPURIOUS HYDROPHONE SIGNALS ARE REDUCED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |