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Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Roger G Hine

Derek L Hine

Anthony C Bonora

Michael Krolak

William A Stutz

Kurt A F Kiesow, Iii

Joseph D Rizzi

Robert Burcham

Richard Howard Gould

Jerry A Speasl

Graham Hine

Theodore W Rogers

Norma B Riley

Mark Danna

Anthony C Bonom

D Wayne Nobles, Jr

John F Grilli

Kurt A Kiesow

Kurt A F Kiesow

Kurt AF Kiesow

A float () suitable for use as a buoy or as a component for a wave-powered vehicle. The float () includes an upper member () whose height can be changed and/or which remained substantially vertical even when the float is in wave-bearing water. A low drag cable () suitable for use as a tether in a wave-powered vehicle has a streamlined cross-section and includes a tensile member () near the front of the cross-section, at least one non-load-bearing member () behind the tensile member, and a polymeric jacket (). Wave-powered vehicles having a float (), a submerged swimmer () and a tether () connecting the float and the swimmer, include a means for determining whether the tether is twisted; or a means () for untwisting the tether; or a pressure-sensitive connection () which can disconnect the tether when the vehicle is dragged downwards by entanglement with a whale; or a 2-axis universal joint securing the tether to the float or to the swimmer; or elastic elements which absorb snap loads created by the tether; or two or more of these.

Method and apparatus for untwisting a tether of a water powered vehicle

Equipment and methods that combine the use of wave powered vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). A UAV can be launched from a wave-powered vehicle, observe another vessel, and report the results of its observation to the wave-powered vehicle, and the wave-powered vehicle can report the results of the observation to a remote location. The UAV can land on water and can then be recovered by the wave-powered vehicle.

Water vehicles

This disclosure provides improved nautical craft that can travel and navigate on their own. A hybrid vessel is described that converts wave motion to locomotive thrust by mechanical means, and also converts wave motion to electrical power for storage in a battery. The electrical power can then be tapped to provide locomotive power during periods where wave motion is inadequate and during deployment. The electrical power can also be tapped to even out the undulating thrust that is created when locomotion of the vessel is powered by wave motion alone.

Watercraft and electricity generator system for harvesting electrical power for wave motion

Float for connection to a swimmer in a wave powered vehicle

Watercraft equipped with a hybrid wave-powered electricity generating and propulsion system

A system having an unmanned marine vessel and a multi-dimensional seismic sensor array coupled to the unmanned marine vessel. The multi-dimensional seismic sensor array is configured to acquire seismic survey data and calculate pressure gradients in multiple directions. The frame includes members that are configured to rotatably pivot with respect to each other in moveable x-shaped crossing configurations.

Multi-dimensional folding seismic sensor array

Cable for connecting a float to a swimmer in a wave powered vehicle

A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.

Wave power

A wave-powered water vehicle includes a) a first component which is a float that travels on or near the water surface; b) a second component which is wave actuated and travels below the first component; and c) a means whereby the first component engages the second component and/or the second component engages the first component; wherein the engagement means provides lateral support of one component for the other, and thereby minimizes lateral movement of one against the other when the components are fitted together.

Wave-powered devices configured for nesting

A system comprising a load port and a transfer module. In one embodiment, the load port includes a plate having a first opening and a second opening, a first workpiece access port, a second workpiece access port and at least one storage location. The storage location(s) may be located either beneath the second workpiece access port or above the first workpiece access port. The transfer mosule, which is located adjacent the load port, includes a load arm for moving the workpiece containers between the first workpiece access port, the second workpiece access port, any of the storage shelves and a material transport system.

Loader and buffer for reduced lot size

This disclosure provides wave-powered vessels equipped for fish stock management. The vessels have observational sensors for monitoring fish, a positional sensor to determine the geographical location of the vessel, and a transmitter for sending data to a central control unit. The observational sensors may be deployed on a tow body pulled behind the vessel, or the tow body may relay information from sensors located on a separate unit on the bottom or at a defined depth. The control unit communicates with each of the monitor vessels to direct navigation and obtain data from the sensors. Substance distribution vessels in the fleet are equipped to distribute fish food in target area for the purpose of fish farming.

Autonomous wave-powered vessels and fleets for managing fish stock

Watercraft equipped with a wave-powered electricity generating system and a deployable tow buoy

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Menlo Park, CA, United States of America

Roger G Hine