公开(公告)号：US09068410B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US12493013

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr.

IPC: B01J3/06 ,  B24D3/06 ,  C01B31/06 ,  E21B10/567 ,  C04B35/52 ,  C04B35/645 ,  E21C35/183

CPC classification number: E21B10/567 ,  B01J3/062 ,  B01J2203/062 ,  B01J2203/0655 ,  B01J2203/0685 ,  C01B32/28 ,  C04B35/52 ,  C04B35/645 ,  C04B2235/427 ,  E21C35/183

Abstract: A method of making a dense diamond body comprises the steps of: forming a sintered polycrystalline diamond body with the use of a catalyst; forming voids in the body by removing at least some of the catalyst; and reducing the overall volume of voids by applying pressure and temperature to the body in a vessel substantially free of additional catalysts.

Abstract translation: 制造致密金刚石体的方法包括以下步骤：使用催化剂形成烧结多晶金刚石体; 通过除去至少一些催化剂在体内形成空隙; 并且通过在基本上不含附加催化剂的容器中向身体施加压力和温度来减小空隙的总体积。

公开(公告)号：US08314608B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12827525

申请日：2010-06-30

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  David C. Wahlquist ,  Huntington Tracy Hall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  David C. Wahlquist ,  Huntington Tracy Hall

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01R33/022 ,  G01R33/028

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention a method of determining a distance to a ferrous material comprises providing a plurality of magnetometers spaced at varying distances from a ferrous material, detecting a ferrous material with each of the plurality of magnetometers individually, establishing one of the plurality of magnetometers as a primary magnetometer, obtaining sensor readings from each of the plurality of magnetometers, forming a first ratio of the differences in the sensory readings of the primary magnetometer to the sensory readings of the other magnetometers, forming a second ratio of the differences in inversely cubed distances to the ferrous material from the primary magnetometer to inversely cubed distances to the ferrous material from the other magnetometers, setting the first ratio and the second ratio equal to each other, and calculating the distance to the ferrous material from the plurality of magnetometers.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，确定与铁质材料的距离的方法包括提供与铁基材料不同的距离间隔开的多个磁力计，分别检测多个磁力计中的每一个的铁基材料，建立多个磁力计中的一个 磁力计作为主磁力计，从多个磁力计中的每一个获得传感器读数，形成主磁力计的感官读数的差异与其它磁力计的感觉读数的第一比值，形成第二比值 从原始磁力计到铁基材料的反方向距离与从其他磁力计到铁基材料的反立方距离，将第一比率和第二比率设置成彼此相等，并计算从多个磁力计到铁基材料的距离 。

公开(公告)号：US07268697B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US11161031

申请日：2005-07-20

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  Tyson J. Wilde ,  Paul M. Schramm

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  Tyson J. Wilde ,  Paul M. Schramm

IPC: G01V3/00

CPC classification number: G01V11/002 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B17/07

Abstract: A data transmission apparatus having first and second electrical conductors is disclosed. The first and second electrical conductors are disposed within recesses of a first and second complementary surfaces that are magnetically conducting and electrically insulating. The first and second surfaces are in close proximity to each other. The first surface is translatable along the length of the second surface. The first and second electrical conductors are in electromagnetic communication and provide for the transmission of data or power from the first electrical conductor to the second electrical conductor as the first surface overlaps the second surface. The data transmission apparatus may be located in one or more downhole tools.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有第一和第二电导体的数据传输装置。 第一和第二电导体设置在磁导电和电绝缘的第一和第二互补表面的凹部内。 第一和第二表面彼此靠近。 第一表面可沿第二表面的长度平移。 当第一表面与第二表面重叠时，第一和第二电导体是电磁通信的并且用于将数据或功率从第一电导体传输到第二电导体。 数据传输装置可以位于一个或多个井下工具中。

公开(公告)号：US07253671B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-07

申请号：US10878147

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  David S. Pixton ,  Monte L. Johnson ,  David B. Bartholomew ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  David S. Pixton ,  Monte L. Johnson ,  David B. Bartholomew ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr.

IPC: H03K5/01

CPC classification number: H03K23/52 ,  G01V11/002 ,  H04J3/0661

Abstract: A precise downhole clock that compensates for drift includes a prescaler configured to receive electrical pulses from an oscillator. The prescaler is configured to output a series of clock pulses. The prescaler outputs each clock pulse after counting a preloaded number of electrical pulses from the oscillator. The prescaler is operably connected to a compensator module for adjusting the number loaded into the prescaler. By adjusting the number that is loaded into the prescaler, the timing may be advanced or retarded to more accurately synchronize the clock pulses with a reference time source. The compensator module is controlled by a counter-based trigger module configured to trigger the compensator module to load a value into the prescaler. Finally, a time-base logic module is configured to calculate the drift of the downhole clock by comparing the time of the downhole clock with a reference time source.

Abstract translation: 补偿漂移的精确井下时钟包括配置为从振荡器接收电脉冲的预分频器。 预分频器配置为输出一系列时钟脉冲。 在从振荡器计数预加载数量的电脉冲之后，预分频器输出每个时钟脉冲。 预分频器可操作地连接到补偿器模块，用于调节加载到预分频器中的数量。 通过调整加载到预分频器中的数字，定时可以提前或延迟，以更准确地将时钟脉冲与参考时间源同步。 补偿器模块由基于计数器的触发模块控制，配置为触发补偿器模块将值加载到预分频器中。 最后，时基逻辑模块被配置为通过将井下时钟与参考时间源进行比较来计算井下时钟的漂移。

公开(公告)号：US07248177B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US10878146

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr.

IPC: G01V3/00

CPC classification number: E21B17/028 ,  G01V11/002

Abstract: A transmission system in a downhole component comprises a data transmission element in both ends of the downhole component. Each data transmission element houses an electrically conducting coil in a MCEI circular trough. The electrically conducting coil comprises at least two generally fractional loops. In the preferred embodiment, the transmission elements are connected by an electrical conductor. Preferably, the electrical conductor is a coaxial cable. Preferably, the MCEI trough comprises ferrite. In the preferred embodiment, the fractional loops are connected by a connecting cable. In one aspect of the present invention, the connecting cable is a pair of twisted wires. In one embodiment the connecting cable is a shielded pair of twisted wires. In another aspect of the present invention, the connecting cable is a coaxial cable. The connecting cable may be disposed outside of the MCEI circular trough.

Abstract translation: 井下部件中的传动系统包括在井下部件两端的数据传输元件。 每个数据传输元件在MCEI圆形槽中容纳导电线圈。 导电线圈包括至少两个通常分数的环。 在优选实施例中，传输元件由电导体连接。 优选地，电导体是同轴电缆。 优选地，MCEI槽包括铁氧体。 在优选实施例中，分数回路通过连接电缆连接。 在本发明的一个方面，连接电缆是一对扭绞线。 在一个实施例中，连接电缆是屏蔽的一对绞合线。 在本发明的另一方面，连接电缆是同轴电缆。 连接电缆可以设置在MCEI圆形槽的外侧。

公开(公告)号：US07069999B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10708129

申请日：2004-02-10

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Jay Reynolds

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Jay Reynolds

IPC: E21B17/02

CPC classification number: E21B17/003

Abstract: A method for routing a transmission line through a tool joint having a primary and secondary shoulder, a central bore, and a longitudinal axis, includes drilling a straight channel, at a positive, nominal angle with respect to the longitudinal axis, through the tool joint from the secondary shoulder to a point proximate the inside wall of the centtral bore. The method further includes milling back, from within the central bore, a second channel to merge with the straight channel, thereby forming a continuous channel from the secondary shoulder to the central bore. In selected embodiments, drilling is accomplished by gun-drilling the straight channel. In other embodiments, the method includes tilting the tool joint before drilling to produce the positive, nominal angle. In selected embodiments, the positive, nominal angle is less than or equal to 15 degrees.

Abstract translation: 通过具有初级和次级肩部，中心孔和纵向轴线的工具接头布置传输线的方法包括以相对于纵向轴线以正的标称角度穿过工具接头钻出直通道 从次级肩部到靠近中心孔内壁的点。 该方法还包括从中心孔内回流第二通道以与直通道合并，从而形成从次级肩部到中心孔的连续通道。 在选择的实施例中，通过对钻孔直钻进行钻孔。 在其他实施例中，该方法包括在钻孔之前倾斜工具接头以产生正的标称角度。 在所选择的实施例中，正的标称角度小于或等于15度。

公开(公告)号：US06992554B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10707234

申请日：2003-11-29

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David S. Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe

IPC: H01F27/02

CPC classification number: F16L15/001 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L25/01 ,  H01R13/533

Abstract: A robust data transmission element for transmitting information between downhole components, such as sections of drill pipe, in the presence of hostile environmental conditions, such as heat, dirt, rocks, mud, fluids, lubricants, and the like. The data transmission element components include a generally U-shaped annular housing, a generally U-shaped magnetically conductive, electrically insulating element such as ferrite, and an insulated conductor. Features on the magnetically conducting, electrically insulating element and the annular housing create a pocket when assembled. The data transmission element is filled with a polymer to retain the components within the annular housing by filling the pocket with the polymer. The polymer can bond with the annular housing and the insulated conductor but preferably not the magnetically conductive, electrically insulating element. A data transmission element is mounted within a recess proximate a mating surface of a downhole drilling component, such as a section of drill pipe.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在诸如热，污物，岩石，泥浆，流体，润滑剂等恶劣环境条件的情况下在井下部件之间传输信息的鲁棒数据传输元件，例如钻杆的部分。 数据传输元件部件包括大致U形的环形壳体，大致为U形的导电的电绝缘元件，例如铁氧体，以及绝缘导体。 导电，电绝缘元件和环形壳体上的特征在组装时形成一个口袋。 数据传输元件填充有聚合物，以通过用聚合物填充袋来将部件保持在环形壳体内。 聚合物可以与环形壳体和绝缘导体结合，但优选不是导电的，电绝缘的元件。 数据传输元件安装在靠近井下钻井部件（例如钻杆的一部分）的配合表面附近的凹部内。

公开(公告)号：US06981546B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10456104

申请日：2003-06-09

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Joe Fox

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Joe Fox

IPC: H01R4/64

CPC classification number: E21B17/003

Abstract: The invention is a mechanism for retaining an electrical transmission line. In one embodiment of the invention it is a system for retaining an electrical transmission line within downhole components. The invention allows a transmission line to be attached to the internal diameter of drilling components that have a substantially uniform drilling diameter. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system includes a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string, drill collars, heavy weight drill pipe, and jars. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second end of a drill pipe, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The invention allows the electrical transmission line to withstand the tension and compression of drill pipe during routine drilling cycles.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于保持电气传输线的机构。 在本发明的一个实施例中，它是用于将输电线路保持在井下部件内的系统。 本发明允许将传输线连接到具有基本上均匀钻孔直径的钻孔部件的内径。 根据本发明的一个方面，该系统包括多个井下部件，例如钻柱中的管的部分，钻铤，重锤钻杆和罐。 该系统还包括在钻杆的第一和第二端之间延伸的同轴电缆，该同轴电缆在其内具有导电管和导电芯。 本发明允许电气传输线在常规钻孔循环期间承受钻杆的张力和压缩。

公开(公告)号：US06670880B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09816766

申请日：2001-03-23

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox

IPC: H01F2106

CPC classification number: F16L15/001 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L25/01 ,  H01R13/533

Abstract: A system for transmitting data through a string of downhole components. In one aspect, the system includes first and second magnetically conductive, electrically insulating elements at both ends of the component. Each element includes a first U-shaped trough with a bottom, first and second sides and an opening between the two sides. Electrically conducting coils are located in each trough. An electrical conductor connects the coils in each component. In operation, a varying current applied to a first coil in one component generates a varying magnetic field in the first magnetically conductive, electrically insulating element, which varying magnetic field is conducted to and thereby produces a varying magnetic field in the second magnetically conductive, electrically insulating element of a connected component, which magnetic field thereby generates a varying electrical current in the second coil in the connected component.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过井下组件串发送数据的系统。 在一个方面，该系统在部件的两端包括第一和第二导电的电绝缘元件。 每个元件包括具有底部，第一和第二侧面以及两侧之间的开口的第一U形槽。 导电线圈位于每个槽中。 电导体连接每个部件中的线圈。 在操作中，施加到一个部件中的第一线圈的变化的电流在第一导磁电绝缘元件中产生变化的磁场，该变化的磁场被传导到第二导电的电绝缘元件中，从而在第二导电的电气中产生变化的磁场 连接部件的绝缘元件，该磁场由此在连接部件中的第二线圈中产生变化的电流。

公开(公告)号：US4647546A

公开(公告)日：1987-03-03

申请号：US666459

申请日：1984-10-30

Applicant: H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  Jean-Michel Cerceau

Inventor： H. Tracy Hall, Jr. ,  Jean-Michel Cerceau

IPC: C04B35/5831 ,  C04B35/58

CPC classification number: C04B35/5831

Abstract: The invention is a process for preparing a sintered polycrystalline compact of cubic boron nitride, the compact produced by the process, and articles comprising the compact. A mixture is formed of cubic boron nitride grains and from 5 to 20 volume percent of binder material, or sintering aid, consisting essentially of silicon and an aluminum-containing material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, aluminum nitride, aluminum diboride, and mixtures thereof. The mixture is subjected to elevated pressure and temperature conditions sufficient to melt the binder material and at which the boron nitride is thermodynamically stable. The elevated pressure and temperature conditions are maintained for a time sufficient to sinter the compact. The compact is characterized by substantial intergranular CBN-CBN bonding, and has superior wear and impact resistance, thermal conductivity and stability.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种制备立方氮化硼的烧结多晶压块的方法，该方法是由该方法生产的压块以及包含该压坯的制品。 混合物由立方氮化硼颗粒和5至20体积％的粘合剂材料或烧结助剂形成，其基本上由硅和含铝材料组成，所述材料选自铝，氮化铝，二硼化铝和混合物 其中。 使混合物经受足够的熔融粘合剂材料的升高的压力和温度条件，并且其中氮化硼在热力学上是稳定的。 保持升高的压力和温度条件足以烧结该压块的时间。 该压坯的特征在于晶粒间CBN-CBN粘接，具有优异的耐磨性和耐冲击性，导热性和稳定性。