US3106982A
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Method and apparatus for creating a seismic source
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1960-05-09
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1980-05-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert L Wade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/02; G01V1/133; G01V1/135; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S181/00; Y10S181/40; Y10S181/401
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
AN APPARATUS FOR IMPARTING SEISMIC ENERGY INTO THE EARTH COMPRISING A MASS HAVING A FACE OF A GIVEN AREA IN CONTACT WITH AN EQUIVALENT AREA OF THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, ELONGATED ANCHOR MEANS PROVIDED WITH FLANGE MEANS THEREON SECURED TO AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW THE MASS INTO THE EARTH, MEANS FOR IMPARTING A RECIPROCATING MOTION TO THE MASS, TO THE ANCHOR MEANS AND TO THE FLANGE MEANS, SAID FLANGE MEANS FORCING THE EARTH BELOW THE MASS TO FOLLOW THE MOTION OF THE MASS IN BOTH UPWARD AND DOWNWARD DIRECTIONS ALONG THE LONGITUDINALLY AXIS OF THE ANCHOR MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
AN APPARATUS FOR IMPARTING SEISMIC ENERGY INTO THE EARTH COMPRISING A MASS HAVING A FACE OF A GIVEN AREA IN CONTACT WITH AN EQUIVALENT AREA OF THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, ELONGATED ANCHOR MEANS PROVIDED WITH FLANGE MEANS THEREON SECURED TO AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW THE MASS INTO THE EARTH, MEANS FOR IMPARTING A RECIPROCATING MOTION TO THE MASS, TO THE ANCHOR MEANS AND TO THE FLANGE MEANS, SAID FLANGE MEANS FORCING THE EARTH BELOW THE MASS TO FOLLOW THE MOTION OF THE MASS IN BOTH UPWARD AND DOWNWARD DIRECTIONS ALONG THE LONGITUDINALLY AXIS OF THE ANCHOR MEANS.
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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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |