US4468762A
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Telemetry equipment in modules
Assignee: Norton Christensen Inc
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Filing: 1981-08-03
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2001-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for the remote control of data out of a drill hole to the earth surface during the operation of a drilling device which comprises a drill bit, a drill string and a pump raising a flushing liquid into the surrounding annular space of the drill hole and downward into flow channels of the drill string, consisting of devices arranged in the drill string for the ascertaining of desired informational data for the conversion of the informational data into a series of electrical control signals for the producing of pressure pulses in the downward directed flow of the flushing liquid as a function of the control signals and for the production of the necessary electrical energy, characterized in such a way that the devices part of a coaxial support within the flow channels of the drill string form a structural unit and are arranged over each other; separated axial sections of the structural unit are grouped and that at least the topmost section of the structural unit is constructed as an independent component and by means of an energizable pick-up tool is detachable from the rest of the structural units from the earth surface and is capable of being pulled up through the flow channel of the drill string to the earth's surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Rainer Jurgens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:09
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B4/00; E21B4/02; E21B47/00; E21B47/12; E21B47/14; E21B47/18; E21B47/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
Apparatus for the remote transmission of information from a drill hole to the earth's surface during the operation of a drilling appliance which comprises a rotary drilling bit, a drill pipe string and a pump which delivers drilling fluid downwards in the flow channel of the drill pipe string, through the rotary drilling bit and upwards in the drill hole annular space surrounding the drill pipe string, the apparatus consisting of means in the drill pipe string for the detection of desired information data; for the conversion of the information data into a succession of electrical control signals, for the generation of pressure pulses in the downwardly directed flow of the drilling fluid in dependence on the control signals and for the generation of the required electric energy, said means forming part of a constructional unit, which is coaxially supported inside the flow channel of the drill pipe string and around which drilling fluid can flow, and are grouped in superimposed separate axial sections, at least the uppermost section of the constructional unit being designed as an independent sub unit that is separable from the remainder of the constructional unit by means of a catching tool operable from the earth's surface, and can be pulled upwards to the earth's surface through the flow channel of the drill pipe string.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
Apparatus for the remote transmission of information from a drill hole to the earth's surface during the operation of a drilling appliance which comprises a rotary drilling bit, a drill pipe string and a pump which delivers drilling fluid downwards in the flow channel of the drill pipe string, through the rotary drilling bit and upwards in the drill hole annular space surrounding the drill pipe string, the apparatus consisting of means in the drill pipe string for the detection of desired information data; for the conversion of the information data into a succession of electrical control signals, for the generation of pressure pulses in the downwardly directed flow of the drilling fluid in dependence on the control signals and for the generation of the required electric energy, said means forming part of a constructional unit, which is coaxially supported inside the flow channel of the drill pipe string and around which drilling fluid can flow, and are grouped in superimposed separate axial sections, at least the uppermost section of the constructional unit being designed as an independent sub unit that is separable from the remainder of the constructional unit by means of a catching tool operable from the earth's surface, and can be pulled upwards to the earth's surface through the flow channel of the drill pipe string.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A device according to claim 1 characterized in such a way that a section of the structural unit constructed as an independent component is, by means of the pick-up tool, not only capable of being separated and capable of being pulled up from the rest of the structural unit, but also can be lowered and is capable of being joined functionally with the rest of the structural unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device according to claim 1 characterized in such a way that in the topmost section of the structural unit all devices for the ascertaining of informational data and for the conversion of the data into control signals are combined inclusive of all pertinent electrical and/or electronic instruments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 3 characterized in such a way that at the level of the separating joint for the uppermost section of the structural unit, an axially separable electrical signal transmission connection is provided.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device according to claim 1 characterized in such a way that the topmost section of the structural unit is stored in a separate housing which is separable and is connected with a housing or housing part of the next lower section of the structural unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 5 characterized in such a way that in the connection of the housings an enclosed space is joined by a connecting path with the flow channel serving for pressure equalization.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 1 characterized in such a way that the structural unit all together or at least its topmost section is disengagably supported by means of a tube hanging device in the drill string.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A device according to claim 1 characterized in such a way that at least the topmost section of the structural unit is surrounded by a tubular body forming a part of the drill string of an anti-magnetic material and there being a screw threaded connection between the tubular body of anti-magnetic material and the next lower tubular body of the drill string an effective explosive charge is installable and ignitable in the opening direction of the threaded connection.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-08-28 | 1988-02-27 | 1988-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-28 | 1996-02-27 | 1996-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |