US3282371A
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Method of and apparatus for generating seismic waves
Assignee: General Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1965-07-21
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1985-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Park H Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:41
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/02; G01V1/04; G01V1/047; G01V1/143; G01V1/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD OF GENERATING SEISMIC WAVES IN THE EARTH, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES DISPOSING AN ANCHOR IN A HOLE IN THE EARTH, DISPOSING A SECOND ANCHOR ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, SAID SECOND ANCHOR CONTACTING SUBSTANTIALLY MORE SURFACE AREA THAN THE CROSS SECTIONAL ARE OF THE HOLE, AND APPLYING TIME VARYING FORCES TO EACH OF SAID ANCHORS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER OF SAID ANCHORS EFFECTIVE TO MOVE EACH OF SAID ANCHORS IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE OTHER OF SAID ANCHORS TO PRODUCE TIME VARYING COMPRESSION OF THE EARTH THEREBETWEEN WHILE KEEPING THE EARTH BETWEEN SAID ANCHORS ONLY IN COMPRESSION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD OF GENERATING SEISMIC WAVES IN THE EARTH, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES DISPOSING AN ANCHOR IN A HOLE IN THE EARTH, DISPOSING A SECOND ANCHOR ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, SAID SECOND ANCHOR CONTACTING SUBSTANTIALLY MORE SURFACE AREA THAN THE CROSS SECTIONAL ARE OF THE HOLE, AND APPLYING TIME VARYING FORCES TO EACH OF SAID ANCHORS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER OF SAID ANCHORS EFFECTIVE TO MOVE EACH OF SAID ANCHORS IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE OTHER OF SAID ANCHORS TO PRODUCE TIME VARYING COMPRESSION OF THE EARTH THEREBETWEEN WHILE KEEPING THE EARTH BETWEEN SAID ANCHORS ONLY IN COMPRESSION.
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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |