.~ Vibrating the earth or material in or being placed in the earth pores
DEFINITION
Classification: 166/249
(under subclass 244.1) A process in which rapidly pulsating forces of a mechanical nature are applied to the earth, material in the pores of the earth or material being injected into the pores of the earth.
(1) Note. The rapid pulsations must be in the sonic or ultrasonic range, i.e., at least 15 cycles per second. Some disclosures do not recite the rapidity of the vibrations. If, however, it is concluded that the intent of the
disclosure is to cover sonic or ultrasonic vibrations, the patent should be classified under this definition.
(2) Note. A single explosion, implosion or blow may be followed by rapid pulsations but such subject matter is not included under this definition unless explosions or blows are repeated at sonic or ultrasonic frequencies. See subclass 299 for a process including an explosion, or implosion by breaking a container.
(3) Note. Vibrations applied to the earth merely for measuring, testing, indicating, etc., are not included. A process with such steps would be classifiable in subclasses 250.1+.
(4) Note. A process involving incidental vibration of the earth or material in the earth, such as may take place when cementitious material or gravel in a well is vibrated are not included. The stated purpose of the process must be to impart vibrations or pulsations to the earth or material in or being placed in the pores of the earth.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 286, for a cementing process including vibrating the cement being placed in a well bore rather than in the pores of the earth.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
299, Mining or In Situ Disintegration of Hard Material,
14, for mining processes involving breaking down material by vibrating.
