US2627727A
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Geophysical prospecting device
Assignee: ROBT H RAY Inc
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Filing: 1946-10-22
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Granted: 1953-02-10
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Expires: 1966-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clemille F Sellers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:18
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V7/00; G01V7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
APPARATUS FOR MAKING GEOPHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS IN WATER COVERED AREAS COMPRISING, A SUBMERSIBLE BELL ADAPTED TO BE LOWERED TO AND REST UPON THE SUBMERGED SURFACE, THERE BEING A CHAMBER WITHIN SAID BELL TO ACCOMMODATE THE GEOPHYSICAL INSTRUMENT AND THE OPERATOR THEREFOR TO OBTAIN GEOPHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS WHEN THE BELL IS ON BOTTOM, A REMOVABLE CLOSURE FOR SAID BELL FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OF THE OPERATOR AND INSTRUMENT WHEN THE BELL IS LIFTED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SUBMERGING MEDIUM, A WEIGHTED SKIRT EXTENDING DOWNDARDLY FROM THE BELL TO ENTER THE SUBMERGED SURFACE AND STABILIZED THE BELL DURING THE TAKING OF GEOPHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS, AND A COMBINATION SUPPORT AND ANCHOR MEANS SECURED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
APPARATUS FOR MAKING GEOPHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS IN WATER COVERED AREAS COMPRISING, A SUBMERSIBLE BELL ADAPTED TO BE LOWERED TO AND REST UPON THE SUBMERGED SURFACE, THERE BEING A CHAMBER WITHIN SAID BELL TO ACCOMMODATE THE GEOPHYSICAL INSTRUMENT AND THE OPERATOR THEREFOR TO OBTAIN GEOPHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS WHEN THE BELL IS ON BOTTOM, A REMOVABLE CLOSURE FOR SAID BELL FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OF THE OPERATOR AND INSTRUMENT WHEN THE BELL IS LIFTED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SUBMERGING MEDIUM, A WEIGHTED SKIRT EXTENDING DOWNDARDLY FROM THE BELL TO ENTER THE SUBMERGED SURFACE AND STABILIZED THE BELL DURING THE TAKING OF GEOPHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS, AND A COMBINATION SUPPORT AND ANCHOR MEANS SECURED
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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) | 1956-02-10 | 1956-08-11 | 1957-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-02-10 | 1960-08-11 | 1961-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-02-10 | 1964-08-11 | 1965-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |