Communications: electrical – Wellbore telemetering or control
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-25
2008-03-25
Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Wellbore telemetering or control
C340S853300, C340S854400, C340S854500, C175S040000, C166S077100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07348892
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for receiving a telemetry signal with a receiver that is moveably disposed within a drillstring. In certain embodiments, the system comprises a surface module coupled to the upper end of a drillstring, an upper module detachably connected to the surface module, and a lower module moveably disposed within the drillstring. The lower module is coupled to the upper module by an extendable cable. A telemetry signal receiver is disposed on said lower module, which also includes a tractor assembly for moving the lower module through the drillstring.
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Conley & Rose, P.C.
Halliburton Energy Service,s Inc.
Hofsass Jeffery
Yacob Sisay
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