Gerry, ps and all,
I was able to search the following for information on Dr. Stamm's patent. Search was done with his name and I included both that came up. Not sure if second one is his or not. Maybe another Michael Stamm?
patent.womplex.ibm.com
4381544 : Process and apparatus for geotechnic exploration
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INVENTORS:Stamm; Michael E., Sandy, UT
ASSIGNEES:Northwest Energy Company, Salt Lake City, UTISSUED:Apr.ÿ26, 1983FILED:Nov.ÿ7 , 1980SERIAL NUMBER:204781FEE STATUS:INTL. CLASS (Ed. 3):G01V 3/12; U.S. CLASS:364-420; 324-330; 324-337; FIELD OF SEARCH:324-330,337 ; 364-420,515 ; AGENTS:Bramson; Robert S.;
ABSTRACT:ÿÿ A process for geotechnic exploration comprising the steps of:(a) Emitting one or more brief electromagnetic pulses or waves from an airborne platform at regular intervals based on the airspeed of the platform and the area being surveyed;(b) The wavelengths, frequencies and cyclicity of the waves being selected to provide, upon reflection, satisfactory indicia of the physical characteristics of the area being measured;(c) Receiving the reflections of said waves at said platform;(d) Amplifying said reflected waves to a readily processable level;(e) Processing said waves to enhance the spatial resolution of images produced therefrom;(f) Further processing said waves by selecting those variables represented by the waves that are deemed relevant;(g) Displaying said waves in visual form representing a cross-section of an area;(h) If desired, storing in recoverable form the signals representing said variables; and(i) Repeating said process as often as desired.The invention includes the aircraft-mounted radar apparatus for performing the process.
U.S. REFERENCES:
Patent No.Patentee Issue Date 3604660MarleySep.ÿ1 , 19713351936 *FederNov.ÿ1 , 19673663953SalviMayÿ1 , 19723665466HibbardMayÿ1 , 19724100481GournayJulyÿ1 , 19783490032 *ZurfluehJan.ÿ1 , 19704308499Thierbach et al.Dec.ÿ1 , 19813976937HearnAug.ÿ1 , 19763828245UnterbergerAug.ÿ1 , 19743753134UnterbergerAug.ÿ1 , 19733806795MoreyApr.ÿ1 , 19743808519Lemercier et al.Apr.ÿ1 , 1974Show the 16 patents that reference this one * some details unavailable
10 CLAIMS: First Claim Shown (Show all claims)
What is claimed is:
1. A process for geotechnic exploration comprising the steps of:
(a) Emitting at least three electromagnetic pulses toward the ground from an airborne platform at regular intervals, based on the airspeed of the platform and the area being surveyed the wavelengths, frequencies, cyclicity and timing of the pulses being selected to provide, upon reflection, satisfactory indicia of the physical characteristics of the area being measured;
(b) Receiving the reflections of said pulses at said platform;
(c) Amplifying the reflected pulses to a readily processible level;
(d) Processing the reflected pulses to enhance the spatial resolution of images produced therefrom;
(e) Further processing the reflected pulses by selecting those variables represented by the pulses that are deemed relevant;
(f) Displaying the reflected pulses in visual form representing a cross-section of an area;
(g) If desired, storing in recoverable form the pulses representing said variables; and
(h) Repeating said process as often as desired.
RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS: none
FOREIGN REFERENCES: none
OTHER REFERENCES:
Radar Probing of Victorio Peak, N.M., L. T. Dolphin et al., "Geophysics", vol. 43, No. 7, pp. 1441-1448. A Review of Electrical Resistivity etc., Steven Arcone, "Materials Performance," May 1979, pp. 32-37. Impulse Radar Sounding in Permafrost, A. P. Annan et al., "Radio Science", vol. 11, No. 4, Apr. 1976, pp. 383-394.
PRIMARY/ASSISTANT EXAMINERS: Wise; Edward J.;
ADDED TO DATABASE: Aug.ÿ22, 1996
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3956695 : Microwave spectral identification of cells
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INVENTORS:Stamm; Michael E., Los Angeles, CA 90024
ASSIGNEES:noneISSUED:Mayÿ11, 1976FILED:Julyÿ22, 1974SERIAL NUMBER:490260FEE STATUS:INTL. CLASS (Ed. 2):G01R 27/04; U.S. CLASS:324-058.5AFIELD OF SEARCH:324-58.5 A ; AGENTS:Oser; Edwin A.;
ABSTRACT:ÿÿ The nature of cells such as human or animal cells is identified by means of microwaves. The cells to be identified, as well as normal cells, are interposed respectively into one of two microwave beams thereby to obtain microwave absorption spectra. The two spectra are subtracted from each other preferably by shifting the phase of one beam by 180ø so that the two microwave spectra normally cancel each other. The resultant spectrum is detected and may be recorded, or otherwise exhibited by an oscilloscope. Instead of using cells, it is possible to use tissues or slices. It has been found that the thus obtained microwave spectra are characteristic of malignant cells and permit to distinguish, for example, between carcinomas, sarcomas and melanomas. The microwave range may be between 5 and 150 GHz (gigahertz) and preferably the range is between 76 to 86 GHz.
U.S. REFERENCES:
Patent No.Patentee Issue Date 3107329 *McSkimin et al.Oct.ÿ1 , 19633034046 *SasakiMayÿ1 , 19623711769PeakeJan.ÿ1 , 19733866118Ghosh et al.Feb.ÿ1 , 19752532817 *Lafferty et al.Dec.ÿ1 , 19503265967 *HealdAug.ÿ1 , 19663439266 *RogersApr.ÿ1 , 1969Show the 9 patents that reference this one * some details unavailable
4 CLAIMS: First Claim Shown (Show all claims)
What is claimed is:
1. The method of automatically determining possible malignancy in cells to be tested by microwave spectral analysis by subtracting the spectrum of normal cells from that of cells to be tested, said method comprising the steps of:
a. generating a first microwave beam;
b. generating a second microwave beam of substantially equal phase, frequency and power;
c. spreading normal cells into a thin, substantially uniform layer;
d. interposing the layer of the normal cells into the path of the first beam;
e. spreading cells to be tested into a thin, substantially uniform layer;
f. interposing the layer of cells to be tested into the path of the second beam;
g. shifting the phase of one of the beams by 180ø;
h. varying the frequency of the microwave beams simultaneously over a predetermined frequency range; and
i. detecting the difference of the response of the two beams over the predetermined frequency range, whereby the spectrum of the normal cells is automatically subtracted from the spectrum of the cells to be tested over the predetermined frequency range to determine the presence of malignancy.
RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS: none
FOREIGN REFERENCES: none
OTHER REFERENCES: none
PRIMARY/ASSISTANT EXAMINERS: Krawczewicz; Stanley T.;
ADDED TO DATABASE: Aug.ÿ21, 1996
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