US3864667A
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Apparatus for surface wave parameter determination
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1970-09-11
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1990-09-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved method and apparatus for determining the parameters of a near surface layer and particularly the parameters of the weathering layer utilizing the variation of phase velocity with respect to frequency of surface waves generated by a continuously varying frequency signal and subsequently utilizing the determined parameters of the weathering layer to calculate a time correction factor to correct the reflection traces of a seismogram.
Inventors
- 👤 Dhari S Bahjat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
Apparatus for determining the observed frequency and the observed phase shift of a surface wave at a particular test location, the observed frequency and the observed phase shift being utilized to determine the parameters of a near surface layer of the earth, comprising: means for generating a continuously varying frequency seismic signal through the earth; a pair of detectors disposed at the test location adapted to detect the surface wave component of the seismic signal, the detectors being spaced a predetermined distance apart; means for measuring the observed frequency of the surface wave detected by the two detectors; and means for measuring the observed phase shift of the surface wave detected by the two detectors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
Apparatus for determining the observed frequency and the observed phase shift of a surface wave at a particular test location, the observed frequency and the observed phase shift being utilized to determine the parameters of a near surface layer of the earth, comprising: means for generating a continuously varying frequency seismic signal through the earth; a pair of detectors disposed at the test location adapted to detect the surface wave component of the seismic signal, the detectors being spaced a predetermined distance apart; means for measuring the observed frequency of the surface wave detected by the two detectors; and means for measuring the observed phase shift of the surface wave detected by the two detectors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for measuring the observed frequency is further defined as being a frequency counter connected to each detector at the particular test location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for measuring the observed phase shift is further defined as being an oscilloscope connected to each detector at the particular test location.
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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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |