Patent · US Expired

Tool for inspecting the upper end of a string of casing set in the bottom of a body of water

US4411014A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 1981
Grant dateOct 18, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N23/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection tool for detecting any flaws or defects in the upper end of a string of casing set in the bottom of a body of water. The tool has a cylindrical housing carrying a radiographic-sensitive film which fits over the open end of the string of casing and a radiographic source supported in the axis of the cylindrical housing. Means are provided for raising and lowering the tool.

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