US3309518A
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Method of aerial prospecting which includes a step of analyzing each sample for element content, number and size of particles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-01
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1983-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Weiss Oscar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V3/00; G01V3/15; G01V3/16; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/24; G01V9/00; G01V9/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A METHOD OF PROSPECTING AN AREA OF THE EARTH''S CRUST FOR SOLID METALLIFEROUS MINERAL DEPOSITS EXISTING THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES: (A) COLLECTING ON SEPARATE EXTENDED COLLECTOR SURFACES SUCCESSIVE SAMPLES OF AIRBORNE PARTICLES AT A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT POSITIONS AT LEAST 500 FEET ABOVE THE EARTH''S SURFACE, (B) DETERMINING THE POSITIONS AT WHICH EACH OF SAID SAMPLES ARE COLLECTED RELATIVE TO THE EARTH''S SURFACE, (C) ANALYZING EACH SAMPLE FOR ELEMENT CONTENT, NUMBER AND SIZE OF PARTICLES, AND (D) CORRELATING THE RESULTS OF SAID ANALYSES WITH THE DETERMINED POSITIONS OF COLLECTION WHEREBY TO DETERMINE THE POSITION OF MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE EARTH''S CRUST.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A METHOD OF PROSPECTING AN AREA OF THE EARTH''S CRUST FOR SOLID METALLIFEROUS MINERAL DEPOSITS EXISTING THEREIN WHICH COMPRISES: (A) COLLECTING ON SEPARATE EXTENDED COLLECTOR SURFACES SUCCESSIVE SAMPLES OF AIRBORNE PARTICLES AT A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT POSITIONS AT LEAST 500 FEET ABOVE THE EARTH''S SURFACE, (B) DETERMINING THE POSITIONS AT WHICH EACH OF SAID SAMPLES ARE COLLECTED RELATIVE TO THE EARTH''S SURFACE, (C) ANALYZING EACH SAMPLE FOR ELEMENT CONTENT, NUMBER AND SIZE OF PARTICLES, AND (D) CORRELATING THE RESULTS OF SAID ANALYSES WITH THE DETERMINED POSITIONS OF COLLECTION WHEREBY TO DETERMINE THE POSITION OF MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE EARTH''S CRUST.
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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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |