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Seismic sensor providing a body and an insertion tip having at least two wings between which cavities extend, and corresponding insertion tip

US7730786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

SERCEL, INC · FR

Inventors

Yann Pichot · Orvault, FR
Christian Gregoire · Châtillon, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 18, 2008
Grant date	Jun 8, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 18, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01V1/16
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A seismic sensor, having a body which incorporates means for detecting and/or measuring waves, and, in the extension of said body, a tip for insertion into the ground, said tip extending between an upper end and a lower end, wherein said tip has at least two wings which together give said tip a V-shaped profile, said wings having between them at least one cavity which extends from said upper end to close to said lower end.

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