Electricity: measuring and testing – Of geophysical surface or subsurface in situ – For small object detection or location
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-08
2008-04-08
Barlow, John (Department: 2863)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Of geophysical surface or subsurface in situ
For small object detection or location
C324S232000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07355409
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides systems and methods which can be employed to locate or detect presence of various materials, including nonferrous metals. These systems include new and useful sensors, circuits, systems and devices which power and/or interoperate with the sensors, and methods of making, operating and using such systems. Any or all of the systems, devices or processes can be combined with other systems, devices or processes disclosed.
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Admiralty Corporation
Barlow John
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
Le Toan M.
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