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Acoustic stimulation tool with axial driver actuating moment arms on tines

US7213681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2005
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B37/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for generating acoustic waves, the apparatus having: a support structure; two tines extending from the support structure so that proximal ends of the two tines are attached to the support structure so that distal ends of the two tines are positioned with standoffs relative to a dimension of the support structure and the distal ends of the two tines are uninhibited, wherein the two tines each comprise a moment arm; and an oscillator in mechanical communication with the two tines.

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