US3263082A
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Geological prospecting comprising directional irradiation and detection
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1963-06-17
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1983-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Caldwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:21
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V5/00; G01V5/02; G01V5/04; G01V5/08; G01V5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NATURE OF THE ELEMENTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF INTEREST, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF IRRADIATING SAID ENVIRONMENT WITH RADIATION OF A PREDETERMINED ENERGY, SAID RADIATION BEING APPLIED TO SAID ENVIRONMENT IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION TO INVESTIGATE ELEMENTS IN A ZONE OF INTEREST, DETECTING RADIATION SCATTERED BY SAID ELEMENTS IN SAID ZONE AT A GIVEN ANGLE RELATIVE TO SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION, SELECTIVELY PRODUCING A FIRST MEASUREMENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTENSITY OF SAID RADIATION SCATTERED BY SAID ELEMENTS IN SAID ZONE AND DETECTED AT AN ENERGY, LEVEL SUBSYANTIALLY THE SAME AS PREDETERMINED ENERGY, SELECTIVELY PRODUCING A SECOND MEASUREMENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTENSITY OF SAID RADIATION SCATTERED BY SAID ELEMENTS IN SAID ZONE AND DETECTED AT AN ENERGY LEVEL LESS THAN SAID PREDETERMINED ENERGY AND DETERMINED IN PART UPON SAID ANGLE OF SCATTERING, AND COMPARING SAID MEASUREMENTS TO DETERMINE THE NATURE OF THE ELEMENTS IN SAID ENVIRONMENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
148 words
A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NATURE OF THE ELEMENTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF INTEREST, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF IRRADIATING SAID ENVIRONMENT WITH RADIATION OF A PREDETERMINED ENERGY, SAID RADIATION BEING APPLIED TO SAID ENVIRONMENT IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION TO INVESTIGATE ELEMENTS IN A ZONE OF INTEREST, DETECTING RADIATION SCATTERED BY SAID ELEMENTS IN SAID ZONE AT A GIVEN ANGLE RELATIVE TO SAID PREDETERMINED DIRECTION, SELECTIVELY PRODUCING A FIRST MEASUREMENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTENSITY OF SAID RADIATION SCATTERED BY SAID ELEMENTS IN SAID ZONE AND DETECTED AT AN ENERGY, LEVEL SUBSYANTIALLY THE SAME AS PREDETERMINED ENERGY, SELECTIVELY PRODUCING A SECOND MEASUREMENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTENSITY OF SAID RADIATION SCATTERED BY SAID ELEMENTS IN SAID ZONE AND DETECTED AT AN ENERGY LEVEL LESS THAN SAID PREDETERMINED ENERGY AND DETERMINED IN PART UPON SAID ANGLE OF SCATTERING, AND COMPARING SAID MEASUREMENTS TO DETERMINE THE NATURE OF THE ELEMENTS IN SAID ENVIRONMENT.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |