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US 5555221

DEVICE FOR PICKING UP SOUND WAVES PROPAGATING IN WATER

Assignee

Filed

Oct 4, 1979

Granted

Sep 10, 1996

Location

VIRY CHATILLON FR

Abstract

A chain of elongate components (10, 20) are connected end-to-end. Each component (e.g. 10) comprises a sheath (1) closed at its ends filled with a dielectric liquid (e.g. kerosene). Sound detectors are located in the liquid as are electric conductors for conveying signals therefrom. The ends are closed by means including an electric connector. At least one of a pair of mating end portions includes a valve (14, 24) which releases the dielectric liquid from inside the sheath into the interstices between the mated pair. A bleed screw can be used to ensure no air remains. This arrangement minimises pressure differentials around the join between two adjacent elongate components and facilitates use of the chain at great depths.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Sep 16, 1982

Rescinded

Oct 24, 1994

Duration

12 years, 1 month

Inventor

  • 1CLAUDE BROCHARD

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