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US3168140A
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Method and apparatus for sonic jarring with fluid drive
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-22
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Granted: 1965-02-02
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Expires: 1980-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Albert G Bodine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:21
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B31/00; E21B31/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
THE METHOD OF MOVING A COLUMN SYSTEM EMBODYING A PORTION HELD FAST IN THE EARTH AND A PORTION EXTENDING THEREFROM WHICH IS ACOUSTICALLY FREE AND IN A CONDITION TO SUSTAIN A VIBRATION WAVE PATTERN, THAT COMPRISES: ACOUSTICALLY COUPLING A FLUID-DRIVE VIBRATOR TO SAID ACOUSTICALLY FREE PORTION OF SAID COLUMN SYSTEM AT A POINT SPACED FROM SAID HELD PORTION, AND FLUID DRIVING SAID VIBRATOR AT A FREQUENCY WHICH PRODUCES RESONANCE OF SAID COLUMN SYSTEM AND WHICH ESTABLISHES A VIBRATION PATTERN WITH CYCLIC IMPULSE FORCE IN SAID COLUMN SYSTEM WITHIN THE REGION OF SAID HELD PORTION, SAID RESONANT FREQUENCY AND SAID VIBRATION PATTERN BEING ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENTLY OF MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN FLUID DRIVE EFFORT BY REASON OF INHERENT FLUID DRIVE FLEXIBILITY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
THE METHOD OF MOVING A COLUMN SYSTEM EMBODYING A PORTION HELD FAST IN THE EARTH AND A PORTION EXTENDING THEREFROM WHICH IS ACOUSTICALLY FREE AND IN A CONDITION TO SUSTAIN A VIBRATION WAVE PATTERN, THAT COMPRISES: ACOUSTICALLY COUPLING A FLUID-DRIVE VIBRATOR TO SAID ACOUSTICALLY FREE PORTION OF SAID COLUMN SYSTEM AT A POINT SPACED FROM SAID HELD PORTION, AND FLUID DRIVING SAID VIBRATOR AT A FREQUENCY WHICH PRODUCES RESONANCE OF SAID COLUMN SYSTEM AND WHICH ESTABLISHES A VIBRATION PATTERN WITH CYCLIC IMPULSE FORCE IN SAID COLUMN SYSTEM WITHIN THE REGION OF SAID HELD PORTION, SAID RESONANT FREQUENCY AND SAID VIBRATION PATTERN BEING ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENTLY OF MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN FLUID DRIVE EFFORT BY REASON OF INHERENT FLUID DRIVE FLEXIBILITY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-02-02 | 1968-08-03 | 1969-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-02 | 1972-08-03 | 1973-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-02 | 1976-08-03 | 1977-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |