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Floatation device for marine seismic energy sources

US6301193A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1999
Grant dateOct 9, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/3843
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A floatation device for marine seismic energy sources. The floatation device includes one or more tubular members and a plurality of couplings for sealing and coupling the tubular members to one another. The couplings include an air valve for filling the tubular members with air. One or more marine seismic energy sources are preferably coupled to and supported by the floatation device.

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