Beacon housing lid with built-in pressure sensor
US11319797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/13
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lid for use with a downhole tool configured to house a beacon. The lid has an exterior and interior surface. A board is attached to the interior surface of the lid and electronic hardware is positioned between the board and the interior surface of the lid. The electronic hardware includes a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is installed within the lid so that it is communicable with the exterior surface of the lid. When the downhole tool is positioned within an underground borehole, the pressure sensor measures the fluid pressure of any fluid surrounding the downhole tool. Measurements taken by the pressure sensor are transmitted to the beacon housed within the downhole tool. The beacon subsequently transmits such measurements to a tracker located at the ground surface.
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