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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Fred Demetz0
Eric Lee Goldner0
Date of Patent
November 23, 2010
Patent Application Number
12096416
Date Filed
December 11, 2006
Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
A fiber optic towed array is provided. The array includes a flexible core upon which is disposed a semi-rigid mandrel. The semi-rigid mandrel has a helical groove formed therein, in which is disposed an optical fiber, the optical fiber including a plurality of fiber gratings. The mandrel is in turn covered with a nylon or fiber screen and encased in a layer of open cell foam, which is encased in a protective covering that includes at least one strength member disposed along a longitudinal axis of the array.
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