Process for three-dimensional mathematical modeling of underground geologic volumes
Patent 4821164 Issued on April 11, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 25, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 25, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3434568 3484740 3512131 3539981 3638178 3668619 Three-dimensional seismic display Synthetic display of seismic reflection strength 4030064 Intensity modulated display system InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/890467 filed on 07/25/1986US Classes:702/5, Topography (e.g., land mapping)2/919, Lower torso and leg encircling (e.g., skirts, trousers, etc.)367/69, Well logging type702/16, Specific display system (e.g., mapping, profiling)703/10, Well or reservoir703/2MODELING BY MATHEMATICAL EXPRESSIONExaminersPrimary: Smith, JerryAssistant: Kibby, Steven G. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG01V 1/28 (20060101)G09B 23/00 (20060101) G09B 23/40 (20060101) AbstractA process for modeling a bounded volume having a given geologic stratigraphic pattern, other than a volume having layers of uniform thickness parallel to mean sea level. The process comprises the steps of constructing a separate grid for each critical surface bounding said volume and constructing layers of cells according to the stratigraphic pattern.Other References
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