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System for generating seismic waves
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1964-06-18
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1984-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond W Sloan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-02 16:05
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/02; G01V1/143; G01V1/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A SYSTEM FOR GENERATING SEISMIC WAVES USEFUL IN THE INVESTIGATION OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS COMPRISING: A GROUND VEHICLE, MEANS FORMING A WEIGHT AND INCLUDING AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE TO BE DROPPED FROM A DESIRED HEIGHT TO THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID VEHICLE AND TO SAID WEIGHT MEANS FOR RAISING SAIS WEIGHT MEANS ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH AND DROPPING SAID WEIGHT MEANS TO THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, AND MEANS FOR INITIATING THE EXPLOSION OF SAID CHARGE UPON CONTACT OF SAID WEIGHT MEANS WITH THE EARTH WHEN DROPPED TO GENERATE A DESIRED 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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |