US3242326A
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Method and apparatus for the analysis of seismic records
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1959-06-29
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1979-06-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:36
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06G; G06G7/00; G06G7/12; G06G7/19; G06G7/1914; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/28; G01V1/288; G06E; G06E3/00; G06E3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
THE NEW USE, FOR ANALYSIS OF A SEISMIC WAVEFORM VARYING WITH TIME, OF AN APPARATUS WHICH PROVIDES AT ANY INSTANT AN OUTPUT COMPRISING PRODUCTS OF CORRESPONDING VALUES OF A WAVEFORM AND OF A PREDETERMINED WAVELET, MEANS SUMMING SAID PRODUCTS OVER A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD OF THE WAVEFORM, SAID SUMMATION BEING CONTINUOUSLY CARRIED OUT TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS INTEGRAL OUTPUT, AND MEANS RECORDING SAID INTEGRAL OUTPUT AS A FUNCTION OF THE TIME SCALE OF SAID WAVEFORM, SAID NEW USE INVOLVING INTRODUCING A SEISMIC WAVEFORM TO THE APPARATUS AS THE WAVEFORM INVOLVED AND ADJUSTING THE APPARATUS TO PROVIDE AS THE WAVELET ONE HAVING THE FORM OF AN EXPECTED REFLECTION OF A SEISMIC WAVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
THE NEW USE, FOR ANALYSIS OF A SEISMIC WAVEFORM VARYING WITH TIME, OF AN APPARATUS WHICH PROVIDES AT ANY INSTANT AN OUTPUT COMPRISING PRODUCTS OF CORRESPONDING VALUES OF A WAVEFORM AND OF A PREDETERMINED WAVELET, MEANS SUMMING SAID PRODUCTS OVER A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD OF THE WAVEFORM, SAID SUMMATION BEING CONTINUOUSLY CARRIED OUT TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS INTEGRAL OUTPUT, AND MEANS RECORDING SAID INTEGRAL OUTPUT AS A FUNCTION OF THE TIME SCALE OF SAID WAVEFORM, SAID NEW USE INVOLVING INTRODUCING A SEISMIC WAVEFORM TO THE APPARATUS AS THE WAVEFORM INVOLVED AND ADJUSTING THE APPARATUS TO PROVIDE AS THE WAVELET ONE HAVING THE FORM OF AN EXPECTED REFLECTION OF A SEISMIC WAVE.
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |