Optical waveguides – Optical transmission cable
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-09
2001-08-21
Healy, Brian (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Optical transmission cable
C385S012000, C385S031000, C385S136000, C385S137000, C385S138000, C385S103000, C385S113000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06278823
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a sensor array cable and a method of making such cable.
The field to which the invention relates is that of cables including acoustic sensors of the kind most commonly used in marine seismic surveying.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention provides a sensor array cable that incorporates a strength member, wires and/or optical fibers located around the strength member, a protective outer jacket, and one or more interlink/sensor assemblies. Such assemblies permit the easy and low cost installation of sensor devices in the cable. The methods of this invention include the steps of stripping off a portion of the protective outer jacket of such a cable, removing a portion of a strength member and inserting an interlink/sensor assembly in place of the removed portion. The cable is then overmolded with a plastic material. This method maintains the tensile strength, structural integrity and environmental ruggedness of the cable.
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Bevan Dennis Patrick
Briggs William David
Goldner Eric Lee
Griffin Gary Thomas
Kaplan Robert L.
Bright Patrick F.
Bright & Lorig P.C.
Healy Brian
Kleiman David M.
Litton Systems Inc.
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