US4494072A
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Well logging apparatus with replaceable sensor carrying insulating sleeve disposed in rotation restrained position around a drill string
Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
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Filing: 1982-08-23
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2002-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A replaceable insulating sleeve is disposed around the lower end of a drill string used in drilling a well. The sleeve is restrained from rotating relative to the drill string, but can be released and quickly slipped off the drill string in the field to permit rapid replacement if damaged, or if alternate equipment is required. The sleeve carries sensing means for measuring a characteristic of formations penetrated by the well.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Jeter
- 👤 Henry S. More
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/02; F16F15/04; F16F15/08; E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/003; E21B47/00; E21B47/01; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/523; H01R2107/00; H01R24/00; H01R24/58; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
Well logging apparatus comprising: an elongated housing having a longitudinal opening extending through it; means at each end of the housing for securing it in a drill string in a well; a replaceable insulating sleeve having a longitudinal opening through it disposed around the housing; longitudinally extending mating grooves and splines on the sleeve and housing for preventing rotation of the sleeve relative to the housing and permitting the sleeve to slide longitudinally relative to the housing when the sleeve is replaced; means on the housing at one end of the sleeve and engaging the said one end of the sleeve and housing to prevent the sleeve from sliding longitudinally relative to the housing in one direction; removable means at the other end of the sleeve disposed and arranged to hold the sleeve in compression to make a snug fit of the sleeve on the housing and prevent the sleeve from sliding longitudinally relative to the housing while the apparatus is in the well, the grooves and splines on the sleeve and housing tapering inwardly toward the removable means to provide a close slip-fit of the sleeve on the housing; and sensing means on the sleeve for measuring a characteristic of formations penetrated by the well.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
Well logging apparatus comprising: an elongated housing having a longitudinal opening extending through it; means at each end of the housing for securing it in a drill string in a well; a replaceable insulating sleeve having a longitudinal opening through it disposed around the housing; longitudinally extending mating grooves and splines on the sleeve and housing for preventing rotation of the sleeve relative to the housing and permitting the sleeve to slide longitudinally relative to the housing when the sleeve is replaced; means on the housing at one end of the sleeve and engaging the said one end of the sleeve and housing to prevent the sleeve from sliding longitudinally relative to the housing in one direction; removable means at the other end of the sleeve disposed and arranged to hold the sleeve in compression to make a snug fit of the sleeve on the housing and prevent the sleeve from sliding longitudinally relative to the housing while the apparatus is in the well, the grooves and splines on the sleeve and housing tapering inwardly toward the removable means to provide a close slip-fit of the sleeve on the housing; and sensing means on the sleeve for measuring a characteristic of formations penetrated by the well.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which the housing is generally cylindrical in cross section, and one end of the housing is of reduced diameter, and the sleeveis disposed around that end of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which the housing includes an outwardly extending shoulder adjacent one end of the sleeve to prevent the sleeve from sliding longitudinally relative to the housing in one direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 in which the outer surface of the sleeve is cylindrical and has a diameter substantially the same as the outer diameter of the unreduced section of the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 which includes an annular wear ring disposed around the housing between the shoulder and the adjacent end of the sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 which includes means for preventing rotation of the wear ring relative to the housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 which includes means to prevent rotation of the wear ring relative to the housing while leaving the wear ring free to slide longitudinally relative to the housing when the sleeve is removed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 7 which includes means for releasably locking the wear ring against sliding longitudinally relative to the housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 which includes longitudinally extending and mating grooves and splines on the wear ring and housing to prevent the wear ring from rotating relative to the housing and to permit it to slide longitudinally relative to the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus according to claims 1, or 9 which includes a torque tube around the housing at the said other end of the sleeve and means for preventing the torque tube from rotating relative to the housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus according to claim 10 which includes longitudinally extending and mating grooves and splines on the torque tube and housing for preventing the torque tube from rotating relative to the housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus according to claim 10 which includes means independent of the sleeve for preventing the torque tube from sliding longitudinally along the housing toward the means at the said one end of the sleeve to prevent the sleeve from sliding longitudinally relative to the housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 which includes at least one sensing means on the sleeve for measuring a characteristic of formations penetrated by the well and means for supplying electrical power to the sensing means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 which includes at least one electrode mounted on the sleeve, an electrical conductor in the sleeve connected to the electrode, and electrical power means connected to the conductor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which the said means on the housing and the engaged said one end of the sleeve have mating surfaces that slope outwardly toward the other end of the sleeve, and in which the said removable means at the said other end of the sleeve and the said other end of the sleeve have mating surfaces that slope outwardly toward the said one end of the sleeve.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |