公开(公告)号：US06278120B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09301485

申请日：1999-04-28

Applicant: Joe T. May

Inventor： Joe T. May

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/429 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: A UV sensor design which virtually eliminates solarization effects on optical components and photodetector and is effective for both broad area and collimated light sources. The sensor design reduces the number of photons striking a unit area of any of the materials in the light path sensitive to UV light to a level which does not produce appreciable solarization over very long periods of time. The UV sensor has as the first optical element in the viewing path a UV transmitting, extremely low solarization window. The back surface of this window is frosted to produce some diffusion of the UV rays. A small metal disc with a very small aperture is the next optical element and reduces the total amount of energy admitted to the optical measurement system. A second frosted UV transmitting, extremely low solarization window further diffuses the light beam passing through the aperture. The UV light from this second window travels toward to two UV filters and is further dispersed to produce low intensity level UV light which impinges on a silicon photodetector.

Abstract translation: 紫外线传感器设计，实际上消除了对光学部件和光电检测器的日晒效应，对广域和准直光源都是有效的。 传感器设计可减少光子对UV光敏感的光路中任何材料的单位面积的数量，使其在不长时间内不会产生明显的日晒。 UV传感器作为观察路径中的第一个光学元件，具有UV透射，极低的日光窗口。 这个窗口的后表面是磨砂的，以产生一些紫外线的扩散。 具有非常小孔径的小金属盘是下一个光学元件，并且减少了进入光学测量系统的能量的总量。 第二次结霜的紫外线透射极低的太阳化窗口进一步扩散通过光圈的光束。 来自该第二窗口的紫外线向着两个紫外线过滤器移动，并进一步分散以产生撞击在硅光电检测器上的低强度水平的紫外光。

公开(公告)号：US06262415B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09363473

申请日：1999-07-29

Applicant: Eric Lee Goldner

Inventor： Eric Lee Goldner

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G01C17/26 ,  G01D5/2497 ,  G01D5/34776

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the orientation of a platform by receiving and reading signals from one or more orientation sensors, such as a magnetic compass, using optical interrogation, telemetry, and multiplexing, with the signals passing through a single supply/return optical waveguide.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过从一个或多个方向传感器（例如磁罗盘）接收和读取信号来测量平台的方向的装置和方法，所述定向传感器使用光询问，遥测和多路复用，信号通过单个供应/返回光波导 。

公开(公告)号：US06828547B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-07

申请号：US10336154

申请日：2003-01-03

Applicant: Paulo S. Tubel ,  Glynn Williams ,  Michael H. Johnson ,  John W. Harrell ,  Jeffrey J. Lembcke ,  Kurt A. Hickey ,  Nigel Leggett

Inventor： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Glynn Williams ,  Michael H. Johnson ,  John W. Harrell ,  Jeffrey J. Lembcke ,  Kurt A. Hickey ,  Nigel Leggett

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G01V1/52 ,  E21B23/03 ,  E21B33/1275 ,  E21B37/06 ,  E21B41/0035 ,  E21B41/02 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/122 ,  E21B43/123 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/20 ,  E21B43/25 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/065 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B47/101 ,  E21B47/1015 ,  E21B47/102 ,  E21B47/123 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B49/006 ,  E21B49/008 ,  E21B49/08 ,  G01D5/268 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01V1/40 ,  G01V1/42 ,  G01V1/46 ,  G01V7/08 ,  G01V7/16 ,  G01V8/02 ,  G01V11/002

Abstract: This invention provides a method for controlling production operations using fiber optic devices. An optical fiber carrying fiber-optic sensors is deployed downhole to provide information about downhole conditions. Parameters related to the chemicals being used for surface treatments are measured in real time and on-line, and these measured parameters are used to control the dosage of chemicals into the surface treatment system. The information is also used to control downhole devices that may be a packer, choke, sliding sleeve, perforating device, flow control valve, completion device, an anchor or any other device. Provision is also made for control of secondary recovery operations online using the downhole sensors to monitor the reservoir conditions. The present invention also provides a method of generating motive power in a wellbore utilizing optical energy. This can be done directly or indirectly, e.g., by first producing electrical energy that is then converted to another form of energy.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种使用光纤装置控制生产操作的方法。 携带光纤传感器的光纤被部署在井下，以提供关于井下条件的信息。 与用于表面处理的化学品相关的参数是实时和在线测量的，这些测量参数用于控制化学品进入表面处理系统的剂量。 该信息还用于控制可能是封隔器，扼流圈，滑套，穿孔装置，流量控制阀，完井装置，锚或任何其它装置的井下装置。 还提供了使用井下传感器在线监测二次恢复操作来监测油藏条件。 本发明还提供一种利用光能产生在井眼中的动力的方法。 这可以直接或间接地完成，例如通过首先产生然后转换成另一形式的能量的电能。

公开(公告)号：US06781112B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US09401730

申请日：1999-09-23

Applicant: Enzo Fei ,  Daniele Lippi

Inventor： Enzo Fei ,  Daniele Lippi

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G02B6/4202 ,  G02B6/4249

Abstract: A device (1) for securing at least one optical fibre (2; 3; 4; 5) to an optical apparatus (6) is proposed, comprising at least one photo-element (20; 21; 22; 23) mounted on a supporting element (24) and at least one optical fibre (2; 3; 4; 5) which can be connected to the photo-element (20; 21; 22; 23); the securing device (1) comprises at least one transparent part, such that a region of the coupling between the fibre and the photo-element is visible. A securing device (1) is also proposed, comprising a slide (7) provided with at least one slot (8), which assumes a first and a second position; in the first position, the slot (8) is coaxial with a hole (25) in the supporting element (24) and freely houses the optical fibre (2; 3; 4; 5), while in the second position the slot (8) is out of alignment with the hole (25) and exerts on the optical fibre (2; 3; 4; 5) a force which keeps it secured in the hole (25). (FIG. 1).

Abstract translation: 提出一种用于将至少一个光纤（2; 3; 4; 5）固定到光学设备（6）的设备（1），包括安装在光学设备（2; 3; 4; 5）上的至少一个光电元件 支撑元件（24）和可以连接到光电元件（20; 21; 22; 23）的至少一个光纤（2; 3; 4; 5） 固定装置（1）包括至少一个透明部分，使得光纤和光电元件之间的耦合区域是可见的。还提出了一种固定装置（1），其包括设置在 至少一个狭槽（8），其承担第一和第二位置; 在第一位置，槽（8）与支撑元件（24）中的孔（25）同轴，并且自由地容纳光纤（2; 3; 4; 5），而在第二位置，槽（8） ）与孔（25）不对准，并且在光纤（2; 3; 4; 5）上施加保持其固定在孔（25）中的力。 （图。1）。

公开(公告)号：US06774354B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US09983047

申请日：2001-10-15

Applicant: Gregory H. Ames

Inventor： Gregory H. Ames

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G01C9/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber optic sensing device having utility as a roll sensor and/or a pitch sensor. The sensing device comprises at least one optical fiber supported in a structure, a movable mass supported within the structure, and at least one detector for detecting changes in tension in the at least one optical fiber due to movement of the movable mass. In the sensor of the present invention, the optical fiber(s) are the only deformable structures, thus maximizing sensitivity.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有作为滚动传感器和/或俯仰传感器的实用性的光纤传感装置。 感测装置包括支撑在结构中的至少一个光纤，支撑在该结构内的可移动质量，以及至少一个检测器，用于检测由于可移动质量块的运动导致的至少一根光纤中的张力变化。 在本发明的传感器中，光纤是唯一的可变形结构，从而使灵敏度最大化。

公开(公告)号：US06756580B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US10458109

申请日：2003-06-10

Applicant: Whitten Lee Schulz ,  Eric Udd

Inventor： Whitten Lee Schulz ,  Eric Udd

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G01N21/774 ,  G01M3/165 ,  G01M3/38 ,  G01N2021/7723 ,  G02B6/022

Abstract: Fiber grating environmental measurement systems are comprised of sensors that are configured to respond to changes in moisture or chemical content of the surrounding medium through the action of coatings and plates inducing strain that is measured. These sensors can also be used to monitor the interior of bonds for degradation due to aging, cracking, or chemical attack. Means to multiplex these sensors at high speed and with high sensitivity can be accomplished by using spectral filters placed to correspond to each fiber grating environmental sensor. By forming networks of spectral elements and using wavelength division multiplexing arrays of fiber grating sensors may be processed in a single fiber line allowing distributed high sensitivity, high bandwidth fiber optic grating environmental sensor systems to be realized.

Abstract translation: 光纤光栅环境测量系统由传感器组成，传感器被配置为通过涂层和板的作用来响应周围介质的湿度或化学成分的变化，诱导测量的应变。 这些传感器也可用于监测由于老化，开裂或化学侵蚀而导致的结合物内部的退化。 可以通过使用放置为对应于每个光纤光栅环境传感器的光谱滤波器来实现以高速和高灵敏度复用这些传感器的手段。 通过形成光谱元件的网络并使用光纤光栅传感器的波分复用阵列可以在单个光纤线路中进行处理，从而实现分布式高灵敏度，高带宽光纤光栅环境传感器系统。

公开(公告)号：US06740864B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10136570

申请日：2002-04-30

Applicant: J. Christopher Dries

Inventor： J. Christopher Dries

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3548

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring MEMS-based optical switches and cross-connects. A plurality of partial reflectors are introduced into optical paths of the switch for reflecting light transmitted along the optical paths through a transparent substrate of the switch, without disturbing transmission of the light along the optical paths. The reflected light is transmitted through the substrate, which is preferably made of silicon and transparent to wavelengths of light used in DWDM systems. A photodetector array bonded to the underside of the substrate detects the light reflected by the plurality of partial reflectors through the substrate. The light detected by the photodetector array indicates the switching states and functionality of the switch, and can be processed by circuitry associated with the array.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测基于MEMS的光开关和交叉连接的方法和装置。 将多个部分反射器引入开关的光路中，用于反射沿着光路传输的光通过开关的透明基板，而不会干扰沿着光路的光的透射。 反射光透射通过衬底，其优选地由硅制成并且对于在DWDM系统中使用的光的波长是透明的。 结合到基板的下侧的光电检测器阵列检测由多个部分反射器通过基板反射的光。 由光检测器阵列检测到的光指示开关的开关状态和功能，并且可以由与阵列相关的电路处理。

公开(公告)号：US06720550B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-13

申请号：US09792664

申请日：2001-02-22

Applicant: Thomas E. Bennett ,  Drew V. Nelson

Inventor： Thomas E. Bennett ,  Drew V. Nelson

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G01M11/086 ,  G01D5/3537

Abstract: A ribbon-like sensor assembly is described wherein a length of an optical fiber embedded within a similar lengths of a prepreg tow. The fiber is “sandwiched” by two layers of the prepreg tow which are merged to form a single consolidated ribbon. The consolidated ribbon achieving a generally uniform distribution of composite filaments near the embedded fiber such that excess resin does not “pool” around the periphery of the embedded fiber.

Abstract translation: 描述了带状传感器组件，其中嵌入在预浸料丝束的相似长度内的光纤的长度。 纤维被两层预浸料丝束“夹”，它们被合并以形成单一的固结带。 固结带实现了嵌入式纤维附近的复合长丝的大致均匀分布，使得过量的树脂不会围绕嵌入的纤维的周边“聚集”。

公开(公告)号：US06700113B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-02

申请号：US10058558

申请日：2002-01-28

Applicant: Hee Yeal Rhy ,  Seok-Hyun Yun ,  Wayne V. Sorin

Inventor： Hee Yeal Rhy ,  Seok-Hyun Yun ,  Wayne V. Sorin

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G02F1/116

Abstract: An apparatus is provided in which multiple devices are connected in series forming a signal path through which a signal propagates. Each device may have one or more operating frequencies and each operating frequency may generate a corresponding intensity modulation with respect to the signal. For one embodiment, the apparatus includes multiple delay lines through which the signal travels. The length of each delay line is configured to reduce the intensity modulation generated by each device based upon one or more factors including the one or more operating frequencies associated with each device and multiple null orders corresponding to different lengths of the delay lines.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置，其中多个装置串联连接形成信号传播的信号路径。 每个设备可以具有一个或多个工作频率，并且每个工作频率可以相对于该信号产生相应的强度调制。 对于一个实施例，该装置包括信号行进的多个延迟线。 每个延迟线的长度被配置为基于包括与每个设备相关联的一个或多个工作频率和对应于延迟线的不同长度的多个空指令的一个或多个因素来减小由每个设备产生的强度调制。

公开(公告)号：US06677577B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US09941059

申请日：2001-08-28

Applicant: Akihito Otani ,  Toshinobu Otsubo ,  Hiroto Watanabe

Inventor： Akihito Otani ,  Toshinobu Otsubo ,  Hiroto Watanabe

IPC: G01J104

CPC classification number: G01R13/345

Abstract: A common reference signal is applied from the same reference signal generating portion to a reference signal input terminal of a signal under test generator and a reference signal input terminal of a sampling signal generator circuit. A sampling frequency is set to the sampling signal generator circuit such that a desired delay time can be obtained relevant to a phase of a signal under test. In the sampling signal generator circuit, the sampling signal having a cycle that corresponds to the sampling frequency is generated based on the common reference signal and the sampling frequency. A repetition cycle of the signal under test and a repetition cycle of the sampling signal are set based on a cycle of the common reference signal so that the repetition cycle of the sampling signal can be set independently of the repetition cycle of the signal under test.

Abstract translation: 公共参考信号从相同的参考信号产生部分施加到被测信号产生器的参考信号输入端和采样信号发生器电路的参考信号输入端。 采样频率被设置到采样信号发生器电路，使得可以获得与被测信号的相位相关的期望的延迟时间。 在采样信号发生器电路中，基于公共参考信号和采样频率生成具有与采样频率相对应的周期的采样信号。 基于公共参考信号的周期来设置被测信号的重复周期和采样信号的重复周期，使得可以独立于被测信号的重复周期设置采样信号的重复周期。