Mechanically responsive fiber optic thread assembly
US12242124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4435
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic thread assembly configured with a cumulative gap for mechanical responsiveness and protection from micro-bend damage. The assembly may be incorporated into a wireline or slickline cable for obtaining fiber optic readings of enhanced accuracy during an application in a well. The gap is uniquely tailored to allow for a natural reduction during deployment of the cable into the well, thereby providing the enhanced accuracy. However, the gap is also sufficient to help avoid micro-bend damage from the resulting mechanical responsiveness, which is attained upon deployment of the cable into the well.
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