Patents by Inventor Lonnie J. Norton

Lonnie J. Norton 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).

  • Telluric survey electrode
    Patent number: 4409551
    Abstract: An electrode for use in telluric electrical energy measurements is disclosed which has the property of easy, rapid installation and retrieval while maintaining electrical stability. The electrode is durable and much more easily stored than prior art telluric electrical survey electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1983
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Lonnie J. Norton
  • Multiple site magnetotelluric measurements
    Patent number: 4286218
    Abstract: A method of magnetotelluric exploration is disclosed which features multiple measurements of the earth's electric field at a plurality of locations and one or more magnetic field measurements being made simultaneously. A specific form of cable for connecting measurement apparatus with recording apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1981
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin G. Bloomquist, Gustave L. Hoehn, Jr., Lonnie J. Norton, Barry N. Warner