公开(公告)号：EP3789763A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-10

申请号：EP20187493.0

申请日：2015-11-10

申请人： In-Situ, Inc.

发明人： SCOTT, Elijah Lyle ,  SEWELL, Steven Collin ,  MCKEE, Duane B.

IPC分类号： G01N33/18 ,  G01D11/24

摘要： Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.

公开(公告)号：EP3218694B1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-05

申请号：EP15859681.7

申请日：2015-11-10

申请人： In-Situ, Inc.

发明人： BALTZ, Nathan T. ,  SEWELL, Steven Collin

IPC分类号： G01N27/07

公开(公告)号：EP3218709A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-20

申请号：EP15858742.8

申请日：2015-11-10

申请人： In-situ Inc.

发明人： SCOTT, Elijah Lyle ,  MCKEE, Duane B. ,  SEWELL, Steven Collin

IPC分类号： G01N33/18 ,  G01N27/27 ,  G01N27/30

CPC分类号： G01N21/532 ,  G01N27/07 ,  G01N2201/068

摘要： Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种可清洁的电导率传感器和相关方法，其具有其中定位有有源传感元件的远端感测端和专门配置成最小化不想要的干扰而不影响远端感测端的自动清洁能力的外散热片。 可旋转的擦拭器或刷子可以在远端感测端周期性地旋转，从而消除不希望的生物积聚并避免结垢，由此增加传感器部署时间而无需主动干预和维护。

公开(公告)号：EP1222360A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-17

申请号：EP00965479.9

申请日：2000-09-28

申请人： IN-SITU, INC.

发明人： SMITH, Stanley, B. ,  WATSON, Mark, A. ,  KREITMAN, Korey, L. ,  GRAY, Zachary, A. ,  HENRY, Kent, D.

IPC分类号： E21B43/00 ,  E21B47/00 ,  G01V3/18

CPC分类号： E21B47/122 ,  E21B17/01 ,  E21B17/023 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B41/0085 ,  E21B43/28 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/065 ,  E21B47/124

摘要： The present invention provides a tool assembly (100) for use in field applications to monitor at least one condition in a well or other hole. The tool assembly (100) may include a computing unit for directing operation of the tool assembly (100) and may be sized to be operable in a hole having a diameter of 1 inch, and in some cases even smaller. In one aspect, the tool assembly (100) is designed to significantly conserve power. Sensor readings may be taken at different schedules to conserve power when frequent readings are not required. Also, internal electronics of the tool assembly can be operated at a low voltage. In one aspect, the tool assembly (100) is assemblable by simple rotatable engagement of the components, with electrical interconnections being made automatically by the rotatable engagement without keying of components. In another aspect, the tool assembly (100) is networkable with other like tool assemblies and monitorable from a central location. In yet another embodiment, the tool assembly (100) may include a tool bundle with a plurality of different sensor capabilities useful as a multi-parameter probe when tool diameter is not a concern.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于现场应用的工具组件（100），用于监测井或其他孔中的至少一个状况。 工具组件（100）可以包括用于引导工具组件（100）的操作的计算单元，并且尺寸可以被设定为可操作在直径为1英寸的孔中，并且在一些情况下甚至更小。 在一个方面中，工具组件（100）被设计成显着节省电力。 当不需要频繁读数时，传感器读数可以在不同的时间表上进行读取以节省电力。 而且，工具组件的内部电子器件可以在低电压下运行。 在一个方面，工具组件（100）可通过部件的简单的可旋转接合来组装，其中电气互连通过可旋转接合自动地进行而无需键接部件。 另一方面，工具组件（100）可与其他类似的工具组件联网并且可从中央位置监控。 在又一个实施例中，当不考虑工具直径时，工具组件（100）可以包括具有多种不同传感器能力的工具束，其可用作多参数探针。

公开(公告)号：EP3218710B1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-02

申请号：EP15859417.6

申请日：2015-11-10

申请人： In-Situ, Inc.

发明人： SCOTT, Elijah Lyle ,  SEWELL, Steven Collin ,  MCKEE, Duane B.

IPC分类号： G01N33/18 ,  G01D11/24

公开(公告)号：EP3218694A4

公开(公告)日：2018-07-11

申请号：EP15859681

申请日：2015-11-10

申请人： IN SITU INC

发明人： BALTZ NATHAN T ,  SEWELL STEVEN COLLIN

IPC分类号： G01N27/07

CPC分类号： G01N21/532 ,  G01N27/07 ,  G01N2201/068

摘要： Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.

公开(公告)号：EP3218694A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-20

申请号：EP15859681.7

申请日：2015-11-10

申请人： In-situ Inc.

发明人： BALTZ, Nathan T. ,  SEWELL, Steven Collin

IPC分类号： G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/53 ,  G01N21/85

摘要： Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种可清洁的电导率传感器和相关方法，其具有其中定位有有源传感元件的远端感测端和专门配置成最小化不想要的干扰而不影响远端感测端的自动清洁能力的外散热片。 可旋转的擦拭器或刷子可以在远端感测端周期性地旋转，从而消除不希望的生物积聚并避免结垢，由此增加传感器部署时间而无需主动干预和维护。

公开(公告)号：EP0398634B1

公开(公告)日：1995-11-15

申请号：EP90305205.8

申请日：1990-05-15

申请人： IN-SITU, INC.

发明人： McKee, Charles B.

IPC分类号： G01N27/416

CPC分类号： G01N27/4166

公开(公告)号：EP3218709A4

公开(公告)日：2018-07-04

申请号：EP15858742

申请日：2015-11-10

申请人： IN SITU INC

发明人： SCOTT ELIJAH LYLE ,  MCKEE DUANE B ,  SEWELL STEVEN COLLIN

IPC分类号： G01N27/07

CPC分类号： G01N21/532 ,  G01N27/07 ,  G01N2201/068

摘要： Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.

公开(公告)号：EP1851537A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-07

申请号：EP06734983.7

申请日：2006-02-14

申请人： In-Situ, Inc.

发明人： RODRIGUEZ, Dustin, S. ,  BARKER, Bruce, A. ,  MCKEE, Duane, B.

IPC分类号： G01N33/18

CPC分类号： G01N33/1886

摘要： A submersible water monitoring probe assembly (10) including: a cam-twist type interconnect mechanism (16); a flexible PCB (printed circuit bpard assembly) having flexible ribbon cable (85) sandwiched between layers of an enlongated circuit board (34), th ribbon cable extending outwardly from each end of the board and along an elongated probe-body (14); an internal gas-permeable and generally liquid impermeable barrier asembly (35, 36) disposed within the cam-twist interconnect mechanism between the elongated PCBA housed within the probe-body and an electrical connector (41) of the cam-twist interconnect mechanism; and if used, a vented cable assembly (28, 49, 29), or other means of transmitting sensor data collected by sensing circuitry within a submerged probe-end. Also an extender assembly (200) for use with the submersible probe. At each end portion of the extender assembly is either a male c twist type interconnect piece (45) or a female cam-twist type interconnect piece (27). The length-extender assembly may be electrical adapted to house one or more battery cells (33).