Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Signal transducers – Underwater type
Patent
1998-06-17
2000-12-12
Moskowitz, Nelson
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Signal transducers
Underwater type
367163, 73 185, H04R 102
Patent
active
061607622
ABSTRACT:
An element that is sensitive to a pressure or acceleration signal comprises an optical element capable of changing its index of refraction and/or path length in response to a time varying pressure or in response to acceleration and a pliant mounting member supporting the optical element. The mounting member changes its geometrical configuration in response to the time varying pressure or acceleration. Some embodiments of the invention use a mechanical amplifier to achieve the needed sensitivity.
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Craig Gary J.
Erath Louis W.
Kluth Ed
Luscombe John
Maida, Jr. John L.
Geosensor Corporation
Moskowitz Nelson
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