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Portable buried object detection system with error reducing signal processing
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1978-07-10
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Granted: 1980-07-15
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Expires: 1998-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A portable apparatus used for geophysical exploration for buried objects h as mines, relics and minerals utilizing a means to represent the endpoints of the apparatus sweep and means responsive thereto to blank data received at these points, thereby eliminating erroneous signals likely to occur when the search head is in a tilted position. The end-point representation may be achieved by either a metronome-type signal generator or by an accelerometer.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter M. Pecori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:04
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V3/00; G01V3/12; G01V3/15; G01S; G01S13/00; G01S13/88; G01S13/885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
In a device for detecting objects buried within the earth's surface of the type that is swept back and forth in an arc over the ground to be searched, the improvement comprising: a. means for generating a signal representing the endpoints of the sweep arc; b. means for transmitting a signal into the ground and receiving a returning signal from the ground; c. means connected to said means for transmitting and receiving for processing said returning signal and for developing a background level for use in creating a triggering detection threshold; and d. means connected to said means for generating a signal and connected to said means for processing and developing, for preventing said returning signal from being utilized in creating said detection threshold in response to receiving an endpoint representing signal therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a device for detecting objects buried within the earth's surface of the type that is swept back and forth in an arc over the ground to be searched, the improvement comprising: a. means for generating a signal representing the endpoints of the sweep arc; b. means for transmitting a signal into the ground and receiving a returning signal from the ground; c. means connected to said means for transmitting and receiving for processing said returning signal and for developing a background level for use in creating a triggering detection threshold; and d. means connected to said means for generating a signal and connected to said means for processing and developing, for preventing said returning signal from being utilized in creating said detection threshold in response to receiving an endpoint representing signal therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device for detecting of claim 1 wherein said means for preventing is a pulse blanking logic circuit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said means for generating a signal is a metronome-type pacing signal generator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said means for generating a signal includes an accelerometer mounted so as to be swung back and forth with said means for transmitting and receiving.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-15 | 1984-01-14 | 1984-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-15 | 1988-01-14 | 1988-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-15 | 1992-01-14 | 1992-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |