Core sample preparation, analysis, and virtual presentation

US8538697B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Mark C. Russell · Spokane, US
• Dominic S. I. Lindauer · Austin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 17, 2010
• Grant date: Sep 17, 2013
• Expiry date: Jun 15, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T83/364
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Core samples may be easily, quickly, and safely split using a fluid cutter, such as a water jet. Cutting may take place upon exit of the sample from the drill tube, or core samples may be placed in core carriers for cutting. Core samples may also be stored and transported in the core carriers. Assessment of core samples is facilitated by scanning the core samples, with the results stored to produce a virtual core sample. Virtual core samples may be displayed on a computing device, including a core sample display device which simulates the appearance of a section of an actual core.