US3209323A
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Information retrieval system for logging while drilling
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1962-10-02
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1982-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George J Grossman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:03
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V3/00; G01V3/18; G01V3/34; G01V13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DRILLING AND LOGGING A WELL BORE PENETRATING EARTH FORMATIONS COMPRISING A SEALED HOUSING MOUNTED INSIDE A DRILL STRING ON THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF, INSTRUMENTATION MEAND DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR CONTINUOUSLY RECEIVING INDICATIONS OF VALUES OF A PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC, AND MEANS ADAPTED TO BE LOWERED SEPARATELY INTO SAID WELL BORE FOR TRANSMITTING LOGGING INTELLIGENCE FROM SAID INSTRUMENTATION MEANS TO THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, SAID INSTRUMENTATION MEANS INCLUDING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEANS FOR RECORDING INTELLIGENCE IN THE FORM OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS AT A RELATIVELY SLOW TAPE TRANSPORT SPEED AND SUBSEQUENTLY PLAYING BACK SAID INTELLIGENCE AT A RELATIVELY FASTER TAPE TRANSPORT SPEED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DRILLING AND LOGGING A WELL BORE PENETRATING EARTH FORMATIONS COMPRISING A SEALED HOUSING MOUNTED INSIDE A DRILL STRING ON THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF, INSTRUMENTATION MEAND DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR CONTINUOUSLY RECEIVING INDICATIONS OF VALUES OF A PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC, AND MEANS ADAPTED TO BE LOWERED SEPARATELY INTO SAID WELL BORE FOR TRANSMITTING LOGGING INTELLIGENCE FROM SAID INSTRUMENTATION MEANS TO THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, SAID INSTRUMENTATION MEANS INCLUDING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEANS FOR RECORDING INTELLIGENCE IN THE FORM OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS AT A RELATIVELY SLOW TAPE TRANSPORT SPEED AND SUBSEQUENTLY PLAYING BACK SAID INTELLIGENCE AT A RELATIVELY FASTER TAPE TRANSPORT SPEED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |