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Method and system for data-transfer via a drill pipe

US10995560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2018
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49117
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drill-pipe communication assembly includes a first drill pipe segment. A conductor extends at least partially along a length of the first drill pipe segment. An antenna is electrically coupled to the first drill pipe segment. The antenna facilitates wireless transmission of signals from the first drill pipe segment to an adjacent second drill pipe segment.

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