Controlled-frequency downhole seismic source

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10197694
APP PUB NO 20160299246A1
SERIAL NO

15093295

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Systems and methods for deploying and using a controlled-frequency downhole seismic source are provided. A downhole seismic source may be placed into a borehole in a geological formation and coupled rigidly to the geological formation via an edge of the borehole. A controlled-frequency seismic signal may be generated sufficient to enable a seismic measurement of the geological formation.

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  • DOWELL -- A DIVISION OF SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aoki, Ryosei Tokyo, JP 2 12
Denaclara, Herve Houston, US 7 45
Lanza, Robert Los Gatos, US 57 929
Minto, James Houston, US 15 536

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