Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-22
2007-05-22
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
C166S066000, C166S242100, C250S256000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10676376
ABSTRACT:
The present invention involves methods and apparatus for permanent downhole deployment of optical sensors. Specifically, optical sensors may be permanently deployed within a wellbore using a casing string. In one aspect, one or more optical sensors are disposed on, in, or within the casing string. The optical sensors may be attached to an outer surface of the casing string or to an inner surface of the casing string, as well as embedded within a wall of the casing string. The optical sensors are capable of measuring wellbore parameters during wellbore operations, including completion, production, and intervention operations.
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CA Office Action, Application No. 2,482,487, Dated Aug. 14, 2006.
Bansal R. K.
Bostick, III F. X.
Grayson Michael Brian
Hosie David G.
Patterson & Sheridan, LLP.
Thompson Kenneth
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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