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Memory operated well tools

US4740897A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1985
Grant dateApr 26, 1988
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/07
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A self-contained, down hole powered electrical system in which the tool has nonvolatile memory means which are independent of applied power thereby permitting the power to the system to be turned off between sampling and further including a system for reentering data to nonvolatile memories for retention during high temperature operations.

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