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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2024
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2020
Hypersciences, Inc., Spokane, WA (US);
Mark C. Russell, Spokane, WA (US);
HYPERSCIENCES, INC., Spokane, WA (US);
Abstract
Systems for forming or extending a tunnel or shaft within a working surface may include a ram accelerator assembly for accelerating a projectile into geologic material to weaken a region of the geologic material. A cutting tool may then be used to remove the weakened material. A collection assembly may be used to move debris away from the working surface while the projectile and cutting operations are performed to enable generally continuous use of the system. The number of projectiles that are accelerated and the rate at which projectiles are used may be controlled based on characteristics of the geologic material and the rate at which created debris may be removed.