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Drilling system and electromagnetic telemetry tool with an electrical connector assembly and associated methods

US9765613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2014
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4902
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drilling system including a drill string, an EM telemetry assembly, and an electric contact assembly that defines an electrical connection with the drill string. The electric contact assembly permits a portion of the EM tool to slide along a portion of the drill string during drill string assembly.

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