Downhole measurement and survey tools with conformable sensors
US10067258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/34
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to aspects of the present disclosure an example downhole tool may include a tool body and a first conformable sensor coupled to the tool body. The first conformable sensor may include a flexible material, with a transmitter and receiver coupled to the flexible material. The downhole tool further may include an arm extendable from the tool body and a pad coupled to the arm. The first conformable sensor may be coupled to the pad.
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