Platform for electrically coupling a component to a downhole transmission line
US8826972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/0285
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes, in one embodiment, a substantially planar recessed surface for mounting and retaining a component. The platform is configured to electrically couple the component to a transmission line at a non-end point thereof. An outer contour of the component does not exceed an outer contour of the platform, and the outer contour of the platform does not exceed an outer contour of the transmission line. The transmission line is configured to link to a downhole network, and the component is configured to affect a signal on the transmission line.
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