Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-04
2007-09-04
Neuder, William (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
C166S053000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10936438
ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally provides a method for remotely controlling and/or monitoring at least one parameter of well bore equipment. In one aspect, a method for remotely controlling and/or monitoring at least one parameter of well bore equipment is provided, including: collecting data corresponding to the at least one parameter by a sensor module monitoring the at least one parameter of the well bore equipment; transmitting the collected data to a remote control/monitoring unit via a communication link; analyzing the collected data to determine if the parameter is within predefined limits; if the parameter is not within predefined limits, then transmitting control data from the control/monitoring unit to the well bore equipment for modifying the operation of the well operation equipment so that the parameter will conform to the predefined limits or stopping operation of the wellbore equipment.
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Haugen David
Koithan Thomas
Neuder William
Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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