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US2551449A
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Method for locating deposits
Assignee: Nuclear Dev Associates Inc
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Filing: 1949-06-15
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Granted: 1951-05-01
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Expires: 1969-06-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Menke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:59
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V5/00; G01V5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
THE METHOD OF GEOCHEMICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING FOR SUBSTERRANEAN DEPOSITS INCLUDING THE STEPS OF PROCURING SAMPLES FROM THE EARTH AT DIFFERENT POINTS IN A PREDETERMINED REGION, DETECTING IN EACH SAMPLES THE PRESENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SELECTED ELEMENT INDICATIVE OF THE HIDDEN DEPOSIT, MEASURING IN EACH SAMPLE THE RELATIVE ABUNDANCE OF THE ISOTOPES OF SAID SELECTED ELEMENT, AND RECORDING SAID MEASUREMENTS OF RELATIVE ABUNDANCES IN CORRELATION WITH THE SPATIAL RELATION OF THE POINTS OF SAMPLING TO DETERMINE SIGNIFICANT ANOMALIES INDICATIVE OF THE HIDDEN DEPOSITS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
84 words
THE METHOD OF GEOCHEMICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING FOR SUBSTERRANEAN DEPOSITS INCLUDING THE STEPS OF PROCURING SAMPLES FROM THE EARTH AT DIFFERENT POINTS IN A PREDETERMINED REGION, DETECTING IN EACH SAMPLES THE PRESENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SELECTED ELEMENT INDICATIVE OF THE HIDDEN DEPOSIT, MEASURING IN EACH SAMPLE THE RELATIVE ABUNDANCE OF THE ISOTOPES OF SAID SELECTED ELEMENT, AND RECORDING SAID MEASUREMENTS OF RELATIVE ABUNDANCES IN CORRELATION WITH THE SPATIAL RELATION OF THE POINTS OF SAMPLING TO DETERMINE SIGNIFICANT ANOMALIES INDICATIVE OF THE HIDDEN DEPOSITS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1954-04-30 | 1954-10-30 | 1955-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-04-30 | 1958-10-30 | 1959-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-04-30 | 1962-10-30 | 1963-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |