Abstract: A system for providing enhanced multi-function, simplex or duplex RF wireless coverage of a service area, while operating at gigahertz frequencies, employing audio, video or telemetry programming, or any combination thereof; using AM, FM, Digital or Single Sideband modulation, or any combination thereof; from multiple transmitting sites located in a pattern around the outer perimeter of the service area to be provided coverage. All RF transmitter stations assigned to a given service area are fed substantially identical programming with each station employing a directional transmitting antenna thus producing a service area and thereby providing the basic implosion characteristics of the system. A highly directional antenna is employed at each customer's receiving location focused on its optimum transmission site. System vertical, horizontal or circular antenna polarization compatibility provides service area coverage consistent with minimum interference and signal distortion.

Abstract: A system for perforating the subsurface formation located in the area of an oil or gas bore hole in which a high powered coherent light beam axially is directed along the bore hole to a predetermined depth therein from a surface location, the beam is deflected at said depth along a deflected beam axis. The beam is focused at said depth to concentrate the beam at each of a plurality of spaced focal points along the deflected beam axis. There is provided (1) a significant increase in the distance (length) to which the calculated oil or gas bearing formations can be perforated (from a present nominal 18 inches to 200 feet or more), thus providing the opportunity for increased yield; and (2) an accurate determination of the exact near horizontal plan orientation of such perforations so that each can be aimed in the direction of the most promising formation pay zone.

Abstract: A method of perforating the sub-surface formation located in the area of an oil or gas well bore hole comprising directing a high powered coherent light beam axially along the bore hole to a predetermined depth therein from a surface location, deflecting the beam at said depth along a deflected beam axis, and successively focusing the beam at said depth to concentrate the beam at each of a plurality of spaced focal points along the deflected beam axis. The method (1) provides a significant increase in the distance (length) to which the calculated oil or gas bearing formations can be perforated (from a present nominal 18 inches to 200 feet or more), thus providing the opportunity for increased yield; and (2) provides an accurate determination of the exact near horizontal plane orientation of such perforations so that each can be aimed in the direction of the most promising formation pay zone.

Abstract: Earth boring apparatus is mounted above ground and directs an annulus of high powered laser energy downwardly for boring a cylindrical hole by fusing successive annular regions of the stratum to be penetrated at a power level that shatters and self-ejects successive cores from the hole. A first fluid blast above the hole deflects the ejected core as it exits from the hole. A second fluid blast above the hole ejects fluid to provide adequate fluid at the strata to be penetrated prior to actuation of the laser for promoting a thermal shock capable of shattering and ejecting the core.Optical sensing separately detects the core shattering and the core ejection to control timed actuation of the system components.

Abstract: A method of earth boring, useful for oil well drilling and the like, employs a high powered laser beam focused and directed by appropriate optics and/or scanning means to a vertically downwardly directed annular pattern. A fluid blast means directed generally into the bore hole is disposed adjacent the beam between the earth and the optics or scanning means. The beam and fluid blast are alternately pulsed and the fluid blast is effective to create thermal shock in the core to shatter it and to deflect material cleared from the hole by the laser beam away from the boring apparatus.