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Downhole component with multiple transmission elements

US7277026B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 2005
Grant dateOct 2, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/003
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A tubular component in a downhole tool string has a first end and a second end. The first end includes first and second inductive couplers, and the second end includes third and fourth inductive couplers. The component further has a first conductive medium and second conductive medium. The first conductive medium is connecting the first and third couplers, and the second conductive medium is connecting the second and fourth couplers. The first and second ends may include additional inductive couplers and the component may include an additional conductive medium connecting the additional couplers. A tubular component in a downhole tool string may have a first end and a second end and electronic equipment disposed in the component. The first end may have a first plurality of inductive couplers, and the component may further have a conductive medium connecting each inductive coupler of the first plurality of inductive couplers and the electronic equipment.

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