US3373400A
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Determination of geophysical properties of the sea bottom
Assignee: VADYS ASSOCIATES Ltd
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Filing: 1965-10-14
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1985-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Epstein Sidney
- 👤 Epstein David
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:42
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE GEOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF LOCALIZED SEA BOTTOM AREAS BY OBSERVATION OF SEDIMENT FLOW BEHAVIOR PATTERNS, THE STEPS OF POSITIONING A FIRST EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AT A PREDETERMINED LOCATION AND AT A SELECTED DISTANCE ABOVE THE SEA BOTTOM, POSITIONING A SECOND EXPLOSIVE CHARGE GENERALLY BENEATH SAID FIRST EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AND ON SAID SEA BOTTOM AND POSITIONING A THIRD EXPLOSIVE CHARGE GENERALLY BENEATH SAID SECOND EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AND AT A SELECTED DISTANCE BENEATH SAID SEA BOTTOM AND SEQUENTIALLY DETONATING SAID FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CHARGES IN PREDETERMINED ORDER AND AT SPACED TIME INTERVALS OF SUFFICIENT DURATION TO PERMIT DISCRETE RECORDATION OF THE BUBBLE-PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH SUCH DETONATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE GEOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF LOCALIZED SEA BOTTOM AREAS BY OBSERVATION OF SEDIMENT FLOW BEHAVIOR PATTERNS, THE STEPS OF POSITIONING A FIRST EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AT A PREDETERMINED LOCATION AND AT A SELECTED DISTANCE ABOVE THE SEA BOTTOM, POSITIONING A SECOND EXPLOSIVE CHARGE GENERALLY BENEATH SAID FIRST EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AND ON SAID SEA BOTTOM AND POSITIONING A THIRD EXPLOSIVE CHARGE GENERALLY BENEATH SAID SECOND EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AND AT A SELECTED DISTANCE BENEATH SAID SEA BOTTOM AND SEQUENTIALLY DETONATING SAID FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CHARGES IN PREDETERMINED ORDER AND AT SPACED TIME INTERVALS OF SUFFICIENT DURATION TO PERMIT DISCRETE RECORDATION OF THE BUBBLE-PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH SUCH DETONATION.
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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |