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Method and apparatus for improved communication in a wellbore utilizing acoustic signals

US6450258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2001
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/24
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for acoustically actuating wellbore tools using two-way acoustic communication is disclosed.

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