Marine seismic streamer coupler

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each switching network being connected to a corresponding ancillary device. Each switching network is also connected to a corresponding control pulse circuit and to either the control voltage source or to the energizing voltage source depending on the nature of the corresponding ancillary device. Display apparatus is connected to the plurality of switching networks and displays information from those ancillary devices that provide data signals as the data signals are provided by the plurality of switching networks. 4530075 MARINE SEISMIC STREAMER COUPLER Raymond H Pearson assigned to Whitehall Corporation

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Disclosed is a coupler for connecting together electrically and mechanically adjacent sections of a marine seismic streamer. The coupler includes a split cylindrical electrical connector housing assembly which establishes electrical interconnection between the adjacent streamer sections. The coupler includes an outer sleeve, which surrounds the electrical connector assembly and transmits tension forces across the coupler.

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