Patents by Inventor Evan B. Genaud

Evan B. Genaud has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6152256
    Abstract: A method used for controlling vibrator ground force output from a seismic vibrator and reducing potential damage to nearby structures. The method may be applied to any type of seismic vibrator for controlling the amount of vibrator force output applied to a ground subsurface. The subject method controls the vibrator force output as a function of frequency to form a force variable sweep. Low frequency waves are harmful to structures. The force variable sweep reduces the percentage of harmful low frequency waves while imparting a great deal of energy. The method steps include first selecting and constructing a frequency dependent force function from either a hyperbolic tangent function mathematical equation or a simple step function mathematical equation. Second, implementing a seismic vibrator frequency control instrument with the selected frequency dependent force function. Third, applying the force function to either a seismic upsweep or a seismic downsweep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Aspect Resources LLC
    Inventors: Paul Favret, Evan B. Genaud