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Metal detector employing static discrimination

US6911823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Filing dateFeb 14, 2003
Grant dateJun 28, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/104
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A metal detector employing static discrimination. Within the scope of the invention is a two-frequency method and apparatus for discriminating between metal objects and ground. Also within the scope of the invention is a three-frequency method and apparatus for discriminating between ferrous and non-ferrous metal objects. The methods and apparatus do not require movement of the search head of the metal detector.

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