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Device and method for transmitting information by electromagnetic waves

US5945923A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1997
Grant dateAug 31, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/13
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device and method for transmitting information between a well bottom and the surface by means of electromagnetic waves. The device includes transmitting information on either side of a valve (9) placed in a string of pipes (4) in a well by means of two electromagnetic wave transmitter-receiver unit (1, 2) placed on either side of the valve. In the device, unit (2) placed above valve (9) is lowered by means of logging type cable (3) into inner space of pipes (4).

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