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US3099814A
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Seismic recording to emphasize selected character
Assignee: ExxonMobil Oil Corp
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Filing: 1954-10-22
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1974-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E White
- 👤 Philip L Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:42
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
IN SEISMIC EXPLORATION WHERE DETONATION OF AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE PRODUCES MOTION OF THE EARTH AT SEISMIC DETECTING STATIONS SPACED FROM THE POINT OF DETONATION THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES PRODUCING ALTERNATING ELECTRICAL VOLTAGES WHICH VARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID MOTION AT SAID DETECTING STATIONS, AND RECORDING ON A TIME RELATED SCALE VISUAL INDICATIONS OF SAID VOLTAGES IN CORRELATION WITH THE INSTANT OF SAID DETONATION AND CHARACTERIZED BY HIGHLY EMPHASIZING ZERO INCIDENCE PORTIONS OF SAID VOLTAGES RELATIVE TO OTHER PORTIONS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
IN SEISMIC EXPLORATION WHERE DETONATION OF AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE PRODUCES MOTION OF THE EARTH AT SEISMIC DETECTING STATIONS SPACED FROM THE POINT OF DETONATION THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES PRODUCING ALTERNATING ELECTRICAL VOLTAGES WHICH VARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID MOTION AT SAID DETECTING STATIONS, AND RECORDING ON A TIME RELATED SCALE VISUAL INDICATIONS OF SAID VOLTAGES IN CORRELATION WITH THE INSTANT OF SAID DETONATION AND CHARACTERIZED BY HIGHLY EMPHASIZING ZERO INCIDENCE PORTIONS OF SAID VOLTAGES RELATIVE TO OTHER PORTIONS THEREOF.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
41 words
A METHOD OF OBTAINING GEOPHYSICAL DATA COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CREATING SEISMIC WAVES, DETECTING AND CONVERTING SAID SEISMIC WAVES INTO ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, PRODUCING SECONDARY SIGNALS COMPRISING ENERGY ONLY AT THE QUIESCENT POINTS ON SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, AND RECORDING SAID SECONDARY SIGNALS.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
41 words
A METHOD OF OBTAINING GEOPHYSICAL DATA COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CREATING SEISMIC WAVES, DETECTING AND CONVERTING SAID SEISMIC WAVES INTO ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, PRODUCING SECONDARY SIGNALS COMPRISING ENERGY ONLY AT THE QUIESCENT POINTS ON SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, AND RECORDING SAID SECONDARY SIGNALS.
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |