US3866162A
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Geophone takeout assembly for seismic cables
Assignee: Shawcor Ltd
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Filing: 1973-03-15
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A geophone is connected to the electrical conductors of a seismic cable by a takeout cable connected between the conductors and the geophone. A housing encloses the connection between the takeout cable and the conductors of the seismic cable and also a portion of the takeout cable for any of the tensile load imposed on the takeout cable to be transmitted to the housing. The housing, in turn, is connected to the tensile member of the seismic cable so that any forces transmitted to the housing through the takeout cable is transmitted to the tensile member of the seismic cable.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene F Florian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/16; G01V1/20; G01V1/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A geophone takeout assembly for connecting a geophone to a seismic cable having one or more conductors, a tensile member to take any tensile load on the cable, and an outer sheath of insulating material, said assembly comprising a takeout cable electrically connected between the conductors of the seismic cable and the geophone, a housing enclosing the electrical connection and a portion of the takeout cable for any tensile load imposed on the takeout cable by the geophone to be transmitted to the housing, and means connecting the housing to the tensile member of the seismic cable to transmit any forces imposed on the housing by the takeout cable to the tensile member of the seismic cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A geophone takeout assembly for connecting a geophone to a seismic cable having one or more conductors, a tensile member to take any tensile load on the cable, and an outer sheath of insulating material, said assembly comprising a takeout cable electrically connected between the conductors of the seismic cable and the geophone, a housing enclosing the electrical connection and a portion of the takeout cable for any tensile load imposed on the takeout cable by the geophone to be transmitted to the housing, and means connecting the housing to the tensile member of the seismic cable to transmit any forces imposed on the housing by the takeout cable to the tensile member of the seismic cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which the housing is split longitudinally into two sections and the means connecting the housing to the tensile member includes two members, means for connecting the two members to clamp the tensile member therebetween to anchor the members to the tensile member, and a radially extending arm attached to one of said members for connecting to the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which the takeout cable is wrapped around the outer sheath of the seismic cable inside the housing with the end wrap in engagement with the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 words
A geophone takeout assembly for electrically and physically connecting a geophone to a seismic cable having one or more conductors, a tensile member for pulling the cable along the ground, and an outer sheath of insulating material, said assembly comprising a takeout cable electrically connected between the conductors of the seismic cable and the geophone, said takeout cable having a portion wrapped around the outer sheath of the seismic cable, a housing enclosing the electrical connection and the portion of the takeout cable wrapped around the seismic cable for any tensile load imposed on the takeout cable to be transmitted to the housing, and means connecting the housing to the tensile member of the seismic cable to transmit any forces imposed on the housing by the takeout cable to the tensile member of the seismic cable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
A geophone takeout assembly for electrically and physically connecting a geophone to a seismic cable having one or more conductors, a tensile member for pulling the cable along the ground, and an outer sheath of insulating material, said assembly comprising a takeout cable electrically connected between the conductors of the seismic cable and the geophone, said takeout cable having a portion wrapped around the outer sheath of the seismic cable, a housing enclosing the electrical connection and the portion of the takeout cable wrapped around the seismic cable for any tensile load imposed on the takeout cable to be transmitted to the housing, and means connecting the housing to the tensile member of the seismic cable to transmit any forces imposed on the housing by the takeout cable to the tensile member of the seismic cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
The assembly of claim 4 in which the housing is split longitudinally into two sections and the means connecting the housing to the tensile member includes two members, means for connecting the two members to clamp the tensile member therebetween to anchor the members to the tensile member, and a radially extending arm attached to one of said members for positioning between the two sections of the housing to connect the housing to the tensile member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |