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High resolution resistivity earth imager

US8237446B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2008
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging tool made includes a pad whose curvature is chosen based on the expected range of borehole radius and the pad size so as to maintain the maximum standoff below a desired value. The curvature may be adjusted using fasteners.

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