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Inserting and extracting underground sensors

US8631881B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2008
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2030

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

Abstract

Devices and methods for placing sensors underground are described. A preferred device has a first structure and a second structure that are placed into the ground. A third structure is connected to a portion of the first structure. The second structure is removed from the ground, leaving sensors or other equipment underground.

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