Method and apparatus for confirmation time break (CTB) determination and shotpoint in-situ recording in seismic electronic detonators

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10310109
APP PUB NO 20170123087A1
SERIAL NO

15314726

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Seismic blasting methods and apparatus are presented in which detonator confirmation time break (CTB) is accurately determined by maintaining an applied voltage across detonator leg wires following initiation of a firing command or signal and sensing one or more electrical parameters such as voltage and/or current, and selectively identifying a CTB representing a time at which the monitored electrical parameter indicates a successful detonation.

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AUSTIN STAR DETONATOR COMPANY25800 SCIENCE PARK DRIVE CLEVELAND OH 44122

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Howe, Larry S Norwalk, US 12 80
Papillon, Bryan E Phoenixville, US 13 53
Teowee, Gimtong Westlake Village, US 45 2426

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