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Method for restoring low roughness of outer surface of underwater seismic survey device

US9377560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2014
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B21/66
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various methods preserve or restore the low roughness throughout an outer shell of a device (e.g., a streamer) used underwater for seismic surveys, by applying various substances that fill micro-cracks, are easy to polish or are self-healing. Apparatuses used to implement these methods may be used shortly before the devices are deployed in water, for example, having the device passing through such an apparatus as it is moved to be deployed in water.

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