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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 1978
Filed:
Jul. 18, 1977
Ernest M Hall, Jr, Houston, TX (US);
Western Geophysical Co. of America, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
The seismic transducer comprises a hollow, elongated casing having a bore defining a chamber. An opening extends through the wall of the casing into the chamber. A hydrophone is removably disposed inside the chamber. The hydrophone comprises an elastomer body in a portion of which is embedded a rigid cage marginally supporting a pressure detector assembly. Means are coupled to the casing for exerting a static pressure on the elastomer body. The cage has a geometric configuration adapted to substantially shield the detector from the static pressure which causes the end portions of the elastomer body to expand outwardly, whereby each end portion forms a fluid-tight seal against the wall of the chamber.