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Borehole imaging system for conductive and resistive drilling fluids

US8022983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2006
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A90/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A borehole imaging tool for use in a wellbore penetrating an earth formation includes a pad hingedly connected to a collar, a sensor array carried by the pad, and an urging assembly in connection between the pad and the collar for extending the pad toward a wall of the wellbore. The imaging tool is compatible with both oil-based and water-based drilling fluids.

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