Lead-in cable with a replaceable portion and method
US9260163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4973
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lead-in cable used to tow a streamer behind a vessel includes a replaceable portion removably connected between a portion of the lead-in cable attached to the vessel and the streamer. Alternatively a lead-in additional cable is inserted between a lead-in cable and a towed streamer. The replaceable portion or the lead-in additional cable covers a portion most likely to be damaged between the streamer and the towing vessel.
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