US3204414A
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Method and means for compacting sandy materials
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-23
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1980-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Steuerman Sergey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:34
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D3/00; E02D3/02; E02D3/10; E02D3/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A METHOD OF COMPACTING SOIL, WHICH COMPRISES SUSPENDING A HEAVY HOUSING, WHICH HAS MOUNTED THEREON A PLURALITY OF EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, FROM ABOVE THE SURFACE AND POSITIONING THE HOUSING AT A PREDETERMINED FIRST LEVEL WITHIN GRANULAR SOIL PERMEATED WITH WATER, PROVIDING AN ESCAPE PATH FOR SAID WATER FROM A LOCATION SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE SAID HOUSING UPWARDLY THROUGH SAID SOIL TO THE SURFACE THEREOF, DETONATING ONE OF SAID EXPLOSIVE CHARGES WITH THE EXPLOSIVE FORCE DIRECTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL DIRECTION TO CAUSE SAID HOUSING TO VIBRATE, THEREAFTER RAISING THE HOUSING TO A PREDETERMINED
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
A METHOD OF COMPACTING SOIL, WHICH COMPRISES SUSPENDING A HEAVY HOUSING, WHICH HAS MOUNTED THEREON A PLURALITY OF EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, FROM ABOVE THE SURFACE AND POSITIONING THE HOUSING AT A PREDETERMINED FIRST LEVEL WITHIN GRANULAR SOIL PERMEATED WITH WATER, PROVIDING AN ESCAPE PATH FOR SAID WATER FROM A LOCATION SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE SAID HOUSING UPWARDLY THROUGH SAID SOIL TO THE SURFACE THEREOF, DETONATING ONE OF SAID EXPLOSIVE CHARGES WITH THE EXPLOSIVE FORCE DIRECTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL DIRECTION TO CAUSE SAID HOUSING TO VIBRATE, THEREAFTER RAISING THE HOUSING TO A PREDETERMINED
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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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |