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Geophone checker

US5121362A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1987
Grant dateJun 9, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V13/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A checker is provided that attaches to a seismic cable and provides an audible output in response to a mechanical impulse when the polarity of the geophones in that cable are correct. Methods for checking geophones and their polarity and alternative apparatus are provided.

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