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Portable seismic energy source

US4354572A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1980
Grant dateOct 19, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S181/401
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable seismic energy source having a base for resting on the earth's surface, a gun providing a means of firing a projectile to impact the earth and generate a seismic signal and a ball and socket to mount the gun on the base to permit the projectile fired by the gun to strike the surface of the earth at a selectable angle.

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