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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8120362 | Surveying a subterranean structure using electromagnetic measurements and microorganism content data A survey apparatus for surveying a subterranean structure includes an electromagnetic (EM) sensing element to measure an EM field received from the subterranean structure, and a sample collector activatable to collect a sample of soil. ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7411513 | Weather warning system and method A device for detecting a weather condition, particularly a tornado. The device includes a receiver module configured to receive electromagnetic signal from an atmosphere, particularly electromagnetic signal in the range of 1 MHz to 100 MHz. The device also includes ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7336079 | Aerial electronic detection of surface and underground threats An aerial electronic system for detection of surface and underground threats comprises an electromagnetic (EM) gradiometer flown aloft over the possible ground and underground threats to a convoy. The EM gradiometer is disposed in a Styrofoam torpedo shaped pod that... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7280919 | Earthquake prediction method and system thereof Vehicles or ships each carry a magnetic force line sensor, a GPS position detector, and a data transmitter and travel within an observation area transmitting magnetic field data and position data to an earthquake prediction center. A telluric current induction field... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7248052 | Electric power grid induced geophysical prospecting method and apparatus A geophysical prospecting method and apparatus that utilizes the harmonics and sub harmonics waves induced into the earth by the electric power grid. The amplitude-frequency data are converted to amplitude-depth data and further converted to a differential curve. Th... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7227362 | Electric power grid induced geophysical prospecting method and apparatus An underground prospecting method and apparatus that utilizes the harmonics and fractional harmonic waves induced into the earth by the electric power grid. The data are converted to amplitude-depth and phase-depth data. The resulting data may be plotted and are com... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7202795 | Weather warning system and method A device for detecting a weather condition, particularly a tornado. The device includes a receiver module configured to receive electromagnetic signal from an atmosphere, particularly electromagnetic signal in the range of 1 MHz to 100 MHz. The device also includes ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7033841 | Process and compounds for use in detecting analytes by measurement of residual magnetism, and the use of the said compounds The invention relates to a process for quantitative detection of analytes in liquid and solid phases with the aid of binding remanence measurement, compounds that are suitable for this purpose, and their use in analytic chemistry. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7031839 | Multi-frequency focusing for MWD resistivity tools An induction logging tool is used on a MWD bottom hole assembly. Due to the finite, nonzero, conductivity of the mandrel, conventional multi frequency focusing (MFF) does not work. A correction is made to the induction logging data to give measurements simulating a ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7030617 | System, apparatus, and method for conducting electromagnetic induction surveys A method is provided for conducting an electromagnetic induction survey of a geological formation penetrated by a borehole lined with a conductive casing. The method includes positioning a transmitter in the borehole, whereby the transmitter generates a transmitter ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7012432 | Induction logging antenna An antenna assembly for an induction logging tool for use in a drilling operation. The assembly includes an outer pressure housing, a coil former within the pressure housing, magnetic cores mounted in the housing, a core carrier within the coil former and the pressu... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6963301 | System and method for near-field electromagnetic ranging A system for measuring distance between a first locus and a second locus includes: (a) at least one beacon device; a respective beacon device of the at least one beacon device being situated at the first locus and transmitting a respective electromagnetic signal; an... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6937190 | Electromagnetic impulse survey apparatus and method A passive geophysical prospecting method and apparatus are provided. The apparatus has an antenna for detecting electromagnetic radiation naturally emanating from the Earth's surface and generating an electrical signal from the detected electromagnetic radiation whi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6801136 | Method of reducing noise in a borehole electromagnetic telemetry system A method for reducing noise in borehole electromagnetic telemetry systems in which a signal receiver is positioned at a distance from a drill site borehole at which the signal receiver couples strongly to a signal from a signal transmitter disposed in the borehole a... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6714153 | Device for electromagnetic detection of geological properties in a well The invention is a well radar for detecting, by electromagnetic wave reflection, resistivity horizons in production zones in oil wells. Transmitter and receiver antennas are combined in a tubing string antenna module. Two dipole transmitter antenna are positioned in... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6622093 | Method and system for predicting rapid motion in earth's crust on basis of electromagnetic field observation A casing pipe is inserted into a drilled hole reaching the inside of a confined aquifer in which groundwater is stored and flows or a position near the confined aquifer. A measuring device measures an electromagnetic field at the distal end of the casing ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6549012 | Radio system for characterizing and outlining underground industrial developments and facilities Most mines and underground facilities employ standardized construction techniques and materials. Such also cannot avoid having some above ground openings to receive utilities, fresh air, supplies, etc. Those or other surface openings are also universally ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6462549 | Method and system for electroseismic monitoring of microseismicity A method and system for determining the location of a microseismic event is disclosed. An electromagnetic sensor measures the electromagnetic energy which is caused by a microseismic event. Seismic data from the microseismic event is measured and recorded... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6414492 | Method and apparatus for passive detection of geophysical discontinuities in the earth An apparatus and method for passively determining physical characteristics of subterranean geological formation which for example bear oil or gas or commercial important ore deposits such as precious metals. The apparatus includes an antenna for acquiring... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6396433 | Talking buried object detector A spoken word-producing detector identifies objects by comparing signatures of detected objects with stored signatures of known objects. When the signatures compare, the detector produces stored word sounds associated with the detected object identificati... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6373253 | High-frequency electric field measurement using a toroidal antenna A simple and compact method and apparatus for detecting high frequency electric fields, particularly in the frequency range of 1 MHz to 100 MHz, uses a compact toroidal antenna. For typical geophysical applications the sensor will be used to detect electr... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6307375 | Seismic activity predictor in proximity with the earth including a dielectric for receiving precursor seismic electromagnetic waveforms A method of detecting precursor seismic electromagnetic waveforms and predicting future seismic activity in the form of an earthquake by placing a detector including a dielectric material in contact with the earth. The detector receives at the dielectric ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6211807 | System using spread spectrum modulation for locating underground objects The location of underground objects such as pipes and conduits are located by detecting electrical signals emitted by the underground objects where the radiated signals include spread spectrum modulated RF signals. The system can operate in a passive or a... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6186006 | Method for three-dimensional and non-destructive detection of structures A method for nondestructive, three-dimensional detection of structural elements in structures, especially those made of concrete or similar materials, allows an area to be investigated to be scanned areawise using ultrasound and by recording high-frequenc... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6100697 | Seismic activity predictor in proximity with the earth including a dielectric for receiving precursor seismic electromagnetic waveforms A method of detecting precursor seismic electromagnetic waveforms and predicting future seismic activity in the form of an earthquake by placing a detector including a dielectric material in contact with the earth. The detector receives at the dielectric ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6087833 | Passive geophysical prospecting apparatus and method based upon detection of discontinuities associated with extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields An apparatus and method for passively determining the depth and thickness of a subterranean geologic formation bearing hydrocarbons, e.g., oil and/or gas, or commercially important ore deposits, e.g., precious metals. The apparatus has an antenna to pick ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6018244 | Method for detecting diastrophism by detecting VHF radio waves reflected by the ionosphere A diastrophism detection method and an apparatus therefor are provided which is capable of predicting a position of occurrence of diastrophism such as an earthquake or the like, a scale thereof, time thereof and the like with increased accuracy without be... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5903153 | Apparatus and method for detecting underground liquids A method and apparatus for detecting underground liquids is disclosed in which the electrical potential generated by a seismic shock is detected and measured with respect to a base point insulated from the earth.... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5811974 | Tectonic activity monitoring equipment The present invention relates to realize a tectonic activity monitoring equipment providing apparatus and method to detect a feeble electromagnetic wave occurred by the tectonic activity with a high signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) and to predict earthquake an... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5777478 | Passive geophysical prospecting apparatus and method based upon detection of discontinuities associated with extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields An apparatus and method for passively determining the depth and thickness of a subterranean geologic formation bearing hydrocarbons, e.g., oil and/or gas, or commercially important ore deposits, e.g., precious metals. The apparatus has an antenna to pick ... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5777476 | Ground global tomography (CGT) using modulation of the ionospheric electrojets An apparatus and method for performing geological mapping utilizes an HF transmitter to heat ionospheric electrons to cause the current in an overhead electrojet to be modulated, thereby injected a low frequency EM signal into the Earth-ionosphere wavegui... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5757177 | Infrasonic frequency resonant circuit and method for use thereof An infrasonic frequency resonant circuit and method for use thereof. An electric power distribution system is employed both as antenna for ISF signals and as a source of inductive reactance for a resonant circuit tuned to a band within the ISF spectrum. A... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5742166 | Seismic activity predictor including a dielectric for receiving precursor seismic electromagnetic waveforms A method of detecting precursor seismic electromagnetic waveforms and predicting future seismic activity in the form of an earthquake by placing a detector including a dielectric material in contact with the earth. The detector receives at the dielectric ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5614908 | Helicopter system with rotor blade antennas for landing assistance and for detection of electro-magnetic anomalies A system for assistance in landing a helicopter and for the detection of electro-magnetic anomalies utilizing helicopter blades as carriers of receiving devices in a wide spectrum of electro-magnetic fields with a predicted sensitivity and resolution far ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5521508 | Method and apparatus for predicting the occurrence of an earthquake by identifying electromagnetic precursors A method and apparatus for predicting the occurrence of an earthquake in a monitored area as described by detecting the vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field at a plurality of pairs of spaced points, the spacing "d" between the points of each p... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5486764 | Method for determining subsurface electrical resistance using electroseismic measurements A method and apparatus for estimating the earth's resistance (conductivity) as a function of depth using electroseismic prospecting (ESP) or inverse ESP techniques. Resistance is determined by the frequency-dependent attenuation of reflected EM signals wh... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5438267 | Single-switching method of eliminating the effect of electromagnetic coupling between a pair of receivers The invention is directed toward the elimination of the effects of electromagnetic coupling between pairs of receivers. The preferred embodiment encompasses the measurement of resistivity and other electromagnetic properties of earth formation in a boreho... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5387869 | Apparatus for measuring transient electric earth current to predict the occurrence of an earthquake An apparatus for measuring transient earth current includes a detection electrode and a second electrode disposed beneath the surface of the earth in vertical alignment with one another at depths greater than those to which electromagnetic waves generated... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5148110 | Method and apparatus for passively detecting the depth and location of a spatial or temporal anomaly by monitoring a time varying signal emanating from the earths surface A method and apparatus for passively determining the depth of an anomaly using means for monitoring a broad spectrum of frequencies and analyzing the amplitude and modulation of a time and/or location varying signal within discrete bands of frequencies to... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5083124 | Nuclear logging tool electronics including programmable gain amplifier and peak detection circuits A method and apparatus for nuclear logging, and in particular, neutron porosity logging is presented. In accordance with the present invention, a novel programmable gain amplifier circuit and a novel peak detector circuit are used in conjunction with othe... | 01/21/1992 |
