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Debris ejector for a seismic vibrator

CA 1262772 C · Owner: Kirby, Robert A. · Inventors: Kirby, Robert A.

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The present invention is an improvement to conventional baseplates for imparting seismic energy to an earth formation. A baseplate typically has a plurality of downwardly disposed triangular prism-shaped cleats for engagement with the earth surface above an earth formation under seismological investigation. At least one leaf spring is supported about midway along its length from the lower surface of the baseplate and between the cleats. An elongate horizontal ejector member is slidably interconnected to the respective ends of the spring. In operation, as the baseplate is lowered into engagement with the earth surface the ejector member is moved upward and the leaf spring is compressed. When …

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  • Granted November 7, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 7, 2006.
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FiledOctober 24, 1986
GrantedNovember 7, 1989
Term endedNovember 7, 2006
Patent numberCA 1262772 C
Classification (IPC)G01V1/02 +1 more

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1987198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedOct 24, 1986Patent grantedNov 7, 1989Term endedNov 7, 2006

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