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Autonomous untethered well object

US9650851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2013
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A technique includes deploying an untethered object though a passageway of a string in a well; and sensing a property of an environment of the string, an electromagnetic coupling or a pressure as the object is being communicated through the passageway. The technique includes selectively autonomously operating the untethered object in response to the sensing.

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