Hole depth sensing

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Edwards, Jr., Timothy (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Wellbore telemetering or control

With position or depth recording

C175S061000, C702S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07916041

ABSTRACT:
A method of sensing and transmitting hole depth information comprises monitoring, at the surface, the extension of the hole as drilling progresses, determining when the hole depth has extended by a predetermined distance, and sending an increment signal to a telemetry device.

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