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Memory processing systems for well tools

US4763259A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1985
Grant dateAug 9, 1988
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/327
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A self-contained, down hole powered electrical system in which a well tool microprocessor and circuitry can be programmed from an external microprocessor and verified as to functional capabilities and data can be retrieved from the tool by use of a current and voltage encoded binary system. Further, the system includes an alarm system for verifying the operation of the tool.

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