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Method and apparatus using high velocity impact in the exploration of subsurface earth formations
Assignee: Seismograph Service Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-31
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1983-01-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Hawkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:34
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/02; G01V1/143; G01V1/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A METHOD FOR EXPLORATION OF SUBSURFACE EARTH FORMATIONS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF STRIKING THE EARTH''S SURFACE WITH A HIGH-DENSITY MEDIUM AT AN IMPACT VELOCITY OF AT LEAST 67 FEET PER SECOND TO CREATE SEISMIC WAVES, AND DETECTING SAID SEISMIC WAVES AT A POINT ORIENTED AT A PREDETERMINED LOCATION RELATIVE TO THE STRIKING POINT AFTER REFLECTION OF SAID WAVES FROM SUBSURFACE EARTH FORMATIONS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
62 words
A METHOD FOR EXPLORATION OF SUBSURFACE EARTH FORMATIONS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF STRIKING THE EARTH''S SURFACE WITH A HIGH-DENSITY MEDIUM AT AN IMPACT VELOCITY OF AT LEAST 67 FEET PER SECOND TO CREATE SEISMIC WAVES, AND DETECTING SAID SEISMIC WAVES AT A POINT ORIENTED AT A PREDETERMINED LOCATION RELATIVE TO THE STRIKING POINT AFTER REFLECTION OF SAID WAVES FROM SUBSURFACE EARTH FORMATIONS.
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