Metal coiled tubing with signal transmitting passageway
US5542472A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4427
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination of a metal coiled tubing and a signal transmitting passageway for transmitting and/or receiving signals to well tools positioned in the coiled tubing. The signal transmitting passageway is positioned in the wall of the coiled tubing and may transmit and receive hydraulic, electrical or light signals and the signals may be used for transmitting power signals for actuating well tools, control signals for controlling well tools, and/or data signals for transmitting or receiving information.
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