公开(公告)号：US07215125B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US10907515

申请日：2005-04-04

申请人： Brian Clark

发明人： Brian Clark

IPC分类号： G01V3/18

CPC分类号： E21B47/01

摘要： A system for determining a subsurface parameter from a drilled wellbore includes a casing, a logging tool comprising one or more logging devices, and a latching device coupling the logging tool to the casing such that the logging tool hangs below the casing when the casing is disposed in the wellbore. A method of determining a subsurface parameter includes disposing a casing in a wellbore, coupling the logging tool to the casing such that the logging tool hangs below the casing, and running the casing along the wellbore, wherein the logging tool makes measurements as the casing is run along the wellbore.

摘要翻译： 用于从钻井井筒确定地下参数的系统包括壳体，包括一个或多个测井装置的测井工具以及将测井工具耦合到壳体的闭锁装置，使得当套管布置时测井工具悬挂在壳体下方 在井筒里 确定地下参数的方法包括将壳体设置在井眼中，将测井工具连接到壳体，使得测井工具悬挂在壳体下方，并沿着井眼运行壳体，其中测井工具在壳体是 沿着井眼跑。

公开(公告)号：US20060168911A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11051249

申请日：2005-02-03

申请人： Eldon Owen ,  Asa DeForest ,  Brian Clark ,  Robert Pitts ,  Dwayne Schwake

发明人： Eldon Owen ,  Asa DeForest ,  Brian Clark ,  Robert Pitts ,  Dwayne Schwake

IPC分类号： B65B11/00

CPC分类号： B65B11/08 ,  B65B51/05

摘要： A system and method for installing a protective covering onto at least one substantially entire side portion of a stack of products. The system includes an apparatus for automatically, and preferably continuously, robotically moving, positioning and fastening a protective covering to at least one side portion of a stack of products. The side portions of the stack of products can vary in dimensions. The protective covering can also protect a top portion of the stack of products. The stack of products can include stacks of plywood, particleboard, OSB, lumber or other bundles of predetermined sizes.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将保护罩安装在产品的堆叠的至少一个基本上整个侧部上的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于自动地且优选地连续机器人移动，定位和紧固保护性覆盖物到堆叠产品的至少一个侧部的装置。 产品的堆叠的侧部可以在尺寸上变化。 保护罩也可以保护产品堆叠的顶部。 产品的堆叠可以包括胶合板，刨花板，OSB，木材或预定尺寸的其他束的堆叠。

公开(公告)号：US20060065394A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10711598

申请日：2004-09-28

申请人： Brian Clark ,  Jan Smits

发明人： Brian Clark ,  Jan Smits

IPC分类号： E21B47/00

CPC分类号： E21B47/01 ,  G01V3/30

摘要： A method for reducing stand-off effects of a downhole tool includes disposing the downhole tool in a borehole, wherein the downhole tool comprises at least one moveable section disposed between an energy source and a receiver on the downhole tool; and activating the at least one moveable section to reduce a thickness of at least one selected from a mud layer and a mudcake between the downhole tool and a wall of the borehole. A downhole tool includes an energy source and a receiver disposed on the downhole tool; at least one moveable section disposed between the energy source and the receiver; and an activation mechanism for reducing a thickness of at least one selected from a mud layer and a mudcake between the downhole tool and a wall of a borehole.

摘要翻译： 一种用于降低井下工具的间隔效应的方法包括将井下工具设置在钻孔中，其中井下工具包括设置在井下工具上的能量源和接收器之间的至少一个可移动部分; 以及激活所述至少一个可移动部分以减小从所述井下工具和所述钻孔壁之间的泥浆层和泥饼中选出的至少一个的厚度。 井下工具包括能量源和设置在井下工具上的接收器; 设置在所述能量源和所述接收器之间的至少一个可移动部分; 以及用于减小选自井下工具和钻孔壁之间的泥浆层和泥饼中的至少一种的厚度的激活机构。

公开(公告)号：US06903660B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-07

申请号：US10355613

申请日：2003-01-30

申请人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

发明人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

IPC分类号： E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/12 ,  G01V11/00 ,  E21B23/00

CPC分类号： G01V3/30 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/122 ,  G01V11/002 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/0452

摘要： Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport. Methods for sealing an opening on the surface of a tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore.

摘要翻译： 用于井下通信和测量的系统和方法利用改进的金属管状物，其具有带有管状壁的细长主体和适于接纳磨合工具的中心孔。 管状件包括开槽台，以提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 在管状内部和外部之间的液压隔离由开槽站处的压力阻挡装置提供。 传感器和/或源安装在导入工具上，该工具适用于通过钻柱传输，以与管槽相配合以与开槽工位对准。 一个入门工具配置包括一个用于与表面和/或远程井下工具进行实时无线通信的调制器。 管状和经入工具配置还包括用于无线信号数据传输的电感耦合器。 一种利用适用于多模式井下输送的可互换端部段的换入工具测量地层特性的方法。 用于密封具有管状壁和中心孔的具有细长主体的管状物的表面上的开口的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06863127B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10453231

申请日：2003-06-03

申请人： Brian Clark ,  Martin G. Lüling ,  Mark Frey ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins

发明人： Brian Clark ,  Martin G. Lüling ,  Mark Frey ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins

IPC分类号： E21B43/08 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/16 ,  G01V3/30 ,  E21B49/00

CPC分类号： G01V3/30 ,  E21B43/086 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/122 ,  E21B47/16

摘要： Systems and methods for monitoring a characteristic of a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir and for placing a borehole in the vicinity of a well in an earth formation. New well completion systems with slotted stations are utilized to provide through-casing signal-transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and the exterior of the completion is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. The completions permit temporary or permanent monitoring of changes in reservoir saturation with the use of mobile sources/sensors. The completions also form part of a system for accurately placing a well within a desired distance and orientation relative to an existing well.

摘要翻译： 用于监测地下储层的特征并将井眼放置在地层中的井附近的系统和方法。 利用具有时隙站的新的完井系统来提供通过壳体的信号传输和/或接收。 在完成的内部和外部之间的液压隔离由开槽站处的压力阻挡装置提供。 完井允许使用移动源/传感器暂时或永久地监测油藏饱和度的变化。 完井也构成了一个系统的一部分，用于将井准确地放置在相对于现有井的所需距离和方向内。

公开(公告)号：US06727827B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US09639210

申请日：2000-08-15

申请人： John E. Edwards ,  Brian Clark ,  John R. Lovell

发明人： John E. Edwards ,  Brian Clark ,  John R. Lovell

IPC分类号： G01V300

CPC分类号： E21B47/122

摘要： A system and method for enhancing the reception of electromagnetic (EM) waves in a fixed downhole receiver of an EM telemetry system is provided. In one embodiment, slots are formed in a portion of an outer casing and an EM receiver is positioned within the outer casing so as to be aligned with the slots formed therein. In another embodiment, an inductive coupling arrangement is provided to transfer signals from an EM receiver mounted on the outside surface of an outer casing to a wireline that is attached to the outer surface of an inner casing, which is disposed within the outer casing. In yet another embodiment, an insulated gap is formed in the surface of the outer casing. An EM receiver, mounted on the outer surface of the inner casing, is positioned above the insulated gap of the outer casing. An electrical coupling mechanism is further provided to electrically couple the inner and outer conductors at a point above the EM receiver.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于在EM遥测系统的固定井下接收机中增强电磁（EM）波接收的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，槽形成在外壳的一部分中，并且EM接收器定位在外壳内，以便与其中形成的槽对准。 在另一个实施例中，提供感应耦合装置以将信号从安装在外壳的外表面上的EM接收器传送到连接到设置在外壳内的内壳的外表面的电缆。 在另一个实施例中，在外壳的表面中形成绝缘间隙。 安装在内壳的外表面上的EM接收器位于外壳的绝缘间隙的上方。 还提供电耦合机构以在EM接收器上方的点处电耦合内导体和外导体。

公开(公告)号：US06710601B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10367475

申请日：2003-02-14

申请人： Richard A. Rosthal ,  Dean Homan ,  Thomas D. Barber ,  Stephen Bonner ,  Brian Clark ,  Dzevat Omeragic

发明人： Richard A. Rosthal ,  Dean Homan ,  Thomas D. Barber ,  Stephen Bonner ,  Brian Clark ,  Dzevat Omeragic

IPC分类号： G01V318

CPC分类号： G01V3/28

摘要： Methods and apparatus are disclosed for minimizing or eliminating an undesired axial electric current induced along a subsurface borehole in the process of subsurface measurements with transmitter and/or receiver antennas which are substantially time varying magnetic dipoles with their dipole moments aligned at an angle to the axis of the borehole. Some antennas are disposed within the borehole on instruments having a non-conductive support member. One instrument includes a conductive all-metal body with an antenna adapted for induction frequencies. Antenna shields adapted for controlled current flow are also provided with an all-metal instrument. Methods include providing an alternate path for the current along the instrument body. Another method includes emitting a controlled current to counter the undesired current. Another method corrects for the effect of the current using a superposition technique. An embodiment of the instrument includes an antenna disposed between a pair of electrically coupled electrodes. The antenna is disposed on the instrument such that it comprises a tilted or transverse magnetic dipole. Another embodiment of the instrument includes a non-conductive housing with a conductive segment disposed thereon. An antenna is disposed on the instrument about the conductive segment. Another embodiment includes an antenna disposed between two pairs of electrodes with a device to measure a voltage at the electrodes when electromagnetic energy is transmitted within the borehole. Yet another instrument includes an antenna disposed between a first pair of electrodes and a device to measure a voltage at the elecrodes when electromagnetic energy is transmitted within the borehole. This embodiment also includes a device to energize a second electrode pair in response to the voltage measured at the first electrode pair.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于在地下测量过程中沿着地下钻孔感应的不期望的轴向电流的发射机和/或接收机天线的最小化或消除的方法和装置，所述发射机和/或接收机天线是基本上时变的磁偶极，其偶极矩与轴成一定角度 的钻孔。 一些天线设置在具有非导电支撑构件的仪器上的钻孔内。 一种仪器包括具有适用于感应频率的天线的导电全金属体。 适用于受控电流流动的天线屏蔽还配有全金属仪器。 方法包括提供沿着仪器主体的电流的替代路径。 另一种方法包括发射受控电流以对抗不需要的电流。 另一种方法使用叠加技术来纠正当前的效果。 仪器的一个实施例包括设置在一对电耦合电极之间的天线。 天线设置在仪器上，使得其包括倾斜或横向磁偶极子。 仪器的另一实施例包括其上设置有导电段的非导电壳体。 天线设置在仪器周围导电段。 另一个实施例包括设置在两对电极之间的天线，当电磁能量在钻孔内传输时，该天线具有用于测量电极处的电压的装置。 另一种仪器包括设置在第一对电极之间的天线和当在井眼内传输电磁能量时测量电极处的电压的装置。 该实施例还包括响应于在第一电极对测量的电压而激励第二电极对的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06624634B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US10367398

申请日：2003-02-14

申请人： Richard A. Rosthal ,  Dean Homan ,  Thomas D. Barber ,  Stephen Bonner ,  Brian Clark ,  Dzevat Omeragic

发明人： Richard A. Rosthal ,  Dean Homan ,  Thomas D. Barber ,  Stephen Bonner ,  Brian Clark ,  Dzevat Omeragic

IPC分类号： G01V302

CPC分类号： G01V3/28

摘要： Methods and apparatus are disclosed for minimizing or eliminating an undesired axial electric current induced along a subsurface borehole in the process of subsurface measurements with transmitter and/or receiver antennas which are substantially time varying magnetic dipoles with their dipole moments aligned at an angle to the axis of the borehole. Some antennas are disposed within the borehole on instruments having a non-conductive support member. One instrument includes a conductive all-metal body with an antenna adapted for induction frequencies. Antenna shields adapted for controlled current flow are also provided with an all-metal instrument. Methods include providing an alternate path for the current along the instrument body. Another method includes emitting a controlled current to counter the undesired current. Another method corrects for the effect of the current using a superposition technique. An embodiment of the instrument includes an antenna disposed between a pair of electrically coupled electrodes. The antenna is disposed on the instrument such that it comprises a tilted or transverse magnetic dipole. Another embodiment of the instrument includes a non-conductive housing with a conductive segment disposed thereon. An antenna is disposed on the instrument about the conductive segment. Another embodiment includes an antenna disposed between two pairs of electrodes with a device measure a voltage at the electrodes when electromagnetic energy is transmitted within the borehole. Yet another instrument includes an antenna disposed between a first pair of electrodes and a device to measure a voltage at the elecrodes when electromagnetic energy is transmitted within the borehole. This embodiment also includes a device to energize a second electrode pair in response to the voltage measured at the first electrode pair.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于在地下测量过程中沿着地下钻孔感应的不期望的轴向电流的发射机和/或接收机天线的最小化或消除的方法和装置，所述发射机和/或接收机天线是基本上时变的磁偶极，其偶极矩与轴成一定角度 的钻孔。 一些天线设置在具有非导电支撑构件的仪器上的钻孔内。 一种仪器包括具有适用于感应频率的天线的导电全金属体。 适用于受控电流流动的天线屏蔽还配有全金属仪器。 方法包括提供沿着仪器主体的电流的替代路径。 另一种方法包括发射受控电流以对抗不需要的电流。 另一种方法使用叠加技术来纠正当前的效果。 仪器的实施例包括设置在一对电耦合电极之间的天线。 天线设置在仪器上，使得其包括倾斜或横向磁偶极子。 仪器的另一实施例包括其上设置有导电段的非导电壳体。 天线设置在仪器周围导电段。 另一个实施例包括设置在两对电极之间的天线，当在钻孔内传输电磁能时，器件测量电极处的电压。 另一种仪器包括设置在第一对电极之间的天线和当在井眼内传输电磁能量时测量电极处的电压的装置。 该实施例还包括响应于在第一电极对测量的电压而激励第二电极对的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06322563B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09397832

申请日：1999-09-17

申请人： Joel W. Cummings ,  Roland Deangelis ,  Brian Clark ,  David Schiff ,  Paul Mulhauser ,  Jesse Gala

发明人： Joel W. Cummings ,  Roland Deangelis ,  Brian Clark ,  David Schiff ,  Paul Mulhauser ,  Jesse Gala

IPC分类号： A61B1784

CPC分类号： A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B2017/0646 ,  A61B2017/0647

摘要： The present invention relates to new surgical fasteners and methods of using the surgical fasteners. The surgical fasteners of the invention are in the form of tacks and comprise generally an elongate rod, a sharp conical head, a tail, and a transverse locking member extending from the tail above the plane of the rod. The fasteners are inserted into a bodily cavity for tissue and membrane fixation and approximation by the use of tack applicators. The tack applicators of the invention generally comprise an elongate handle, a loading tip and a carrier assembly that is removably inserted into the loading tip. The tacks are inserted and locked into the carrier assembly from which they may be disengaged.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及新的外科紧固件和使用外科紧固件的方法。 本发明的手术紧固件是钉子的形式，并且通常包括细长的杆，尖锐的锥形头部，尾部和横向锁定构件，其从尾部在杆的平面上方延伸。 将紧固件插入体腔中，用于组织和膜固定，并通过使用粘性涂抹器进行近似。 本发明的粘性涂抹器通常包括细长手柄，装载尖端和可移除地插入到装载尖端中的托架组件。 钉子被插入并锁定到托架组件中，从该组件中它们可以从它们脱离。

公开(公告)号：US4857852A

公开(公告)日：1989-08-15

申请号：US186986

申请日：1988-04-27

申请人： Robert L. Kleinberg ,  Brian Clark ,  Weng C. Chew ,  David Mariani

发明人： Robert L. Kleinberg ,  Brian Clark ,  Weng C. Chew ,  David Mariani

IPC分类号： G01V3/28

CPC分类号： G01V3/28

摘要： A well logging apparatus is disclosed which employs slot antennas having a plurality of conductive probes traversing the slot. Also disclosed are a logging apparatus having electrically isolated antenna probes and a logging apparatus with an improved means for generating and applying a reference signal used in phase detection.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种测井装置，其使用具有穿过狭槽的多个导电探针的缝隙天线。 还公开了具有电隔离天线探针和测井装置的测井装置，其具有用于产生和施加用于相位检测的参考信号的改进装置。