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System and method for using biocide coating to prevent marine growth on geophysical equipment

US9116253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

20Claims

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Assignee

PGS Geophysical AS · NO

Inventors

Andre Stenzel · Sugar Land, US
Bruce William Harrick · Sugar Land, US
Steven Michael Roberts · Plymouth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 4, 2012
Grant date	Aug 25, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 27, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB63B59/04
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods comprise marine geophysical equipment with polyurethane-based material at least partially covering a surface. The surface also at least partially coated with a suspension medium and with a biocide. A method comprises disposing such marine geophysical equipment in a body of water. A method comprises applying a suspension medium and a biocide to a surface at least partially covered with a polyurethane-based material.

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