Boring or penetrating the earth – Boring by below ground recirculation of unsupported elements
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Boring by below ground recirculation of unsupported elements
C175S067000, C175S424000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07909116
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for excavating a subterranean formation, according to which a suspension of liquid and a plurality of impactors is introduced into at least one cavity formed in the body member. The suspension is discharged from a nozzle disposed in the cavity towards the formation so that the impactors remove at least a portion of the formation.
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