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Method and system for data-transfer via a drill pipe

US9580973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References

17Claims

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Assignee

REI, Inc. · US

Inventors

Randall Johnson · Grapevine, US
Michael J. Hardin · South Plainfield, US
Randy Richardson · South Jordan, US
Daniel J. Brunner · Sandy, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 17, 2016
Grant date	Feb 28, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 17, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49117
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drill-pipe communication assembly. The drill-pipe communication assembly includes a first drill pipe and an insulated tube disposed within, and generally concentric with, the first drill pipe. A male insert is disposed within a first end of the first drill pipe and a female insert is disposed within a second end of the first drill pipe. A conductor is electrically coupled to the male insert and the female insert. The conductor extends along a length of the first drill pipe. The conductor facilitates transmission of electrical signals from the first end of the first drill pipe to the second end of the first drill pipe.

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