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Telemetry conveyed by pipe utilizing specks

US8639186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2010
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49982
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Drill pipe segments, communication systems, and methods of manufacturing pipe segments usable for communicating data wirelessly between sensors and tools placed in an oil and/or gas well are provided. Communication specks are applied on at least one of an outer surface or an inner surface of the pipe segments or coil tubing.

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