Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Tsay, Frank S. (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
C166S250150, C166S053000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06994162
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for detecting an operation of a downhole tool using an optical sensing system are disclosed. In an embodiment, a flow control device has an inner tubular member moveable relative to an outer tubular member and a thermally responsive chamber capable of a change in temperature during a movement between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member. Detecting the change in temperature in the thermally responsive chamber with an optical sensing system provides real time knowledge of the position of the flow control device. In another embodiment, a flow control device comprises an inner tubular member moveable relative to an outer tubular member that produces an acoustic signal during a movement between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member. Detecting the acoustic signal with an optical sensor provides real time knowledge of the position of the flow control device.
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Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
Tsay Frank S.
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