Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Internal
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Internal
C033S542000, C033S544100, C033S555100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06931748
ABSTRACT:
A system for measuring inner diameter of a tubular, e.g., but not limited to, a riser or a pipe, the system including at least one linear distance measuring device movable through a hollow tubular, a main body also movable through said tubular, the at least one linear distance measuring device mounted on the main body, and the at least one linear distance measuring device for producing a measurement signal indicative of a measurement of inner diameter of the tubular.
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PCT/GB03/04575: Int'l Search Report mailed Mar. 24, 2004; 4 pp. —counterpart of US Appl. No. 10/404,913.
Dobberstein Bernd Helmut
Janssen Matthias Detlef
Kammann Reinhold
Knapwost Helmut Wolfgang
Lam Clive Chemo
Fulton Christopher W.
Gonzalez Madeline
McClung Guy
Varco I/P Inc.
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