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Device, system and method for correlating core sample zones with actual subterranean depth

US11047771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2018
Grant dateJun 29, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F5/006
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a device and method for correlating core sample zones with an actual subterranean depth. The disclosed device has a pair of independent distance measuring devices operably in communication with a core sample apparatus where a first distance measuring device measures the length of a core sample entering a core sampling tube and a second distance measuring device measures a drive depth of the core sampling tube entering into the ground. A processing unit is provided for correlating the two distances so as to allow a determination as to the actual depth below ground from where a given zone of the core sample is extracted.

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