公开(公告)号：US20070056794A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11162503

申请日：2005-09-13

Applicant: Dale Cox ,  David Hall ,  H. Hall ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  David Pixton

Inventor： Dale Cox ,  David Hall ,  H. Hall ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  David Pixton

IPC: G01V1/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/523 ,  G01V2001/526 ,  Y10S367/911

Abstract: A downhole receiver for gathering seismic and sonic data from inside a borehole includes a substantially tubular housing adapted for axial connection to a tool string, and one or more sensors. A damping element is provided to flexibly couple each sensor to the tubular housing. An actuator extends the one or more sensors substantially radially with respect to the tubular housing to clamp the sensors against the wall of the borehole. In selected embodiments, the sensors may be one or multiple component geophones, accelerometers, hydrophones, vibrometers, or the like.

Abstract translation: 用于从井眼内部收集地震和声波数据的井下接收器包括适于与工具串的轴向连接以及一个或多个传感器的基本上管状的壳体。 提供阻尼元件以将每个传感器灵活地耦合到管状壳体。 致动器相对于管状壳体大致径向地延伸一个或多个传感器，以将传感器夹紧在井眼的壁上。 在所选择的实施例中，传感器可以是一个或多个组件地震检波器，加速度计，水听器，振动计等。

公开(公告)号：US20050236160A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US10908249

申请日：2005-05-04

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

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

IPC: E21B17/02 ,  E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B17/028

Abstract: A robust transmission element for transmitting information between downhole tools, 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 transmission element maintains reliable connectivity between transmission elements, thereby providing an uninterrupted flow of information between drill string components. A transmission element is mounted within a recess proximate a mating surface of a downhole drilling component, such as a section of drill pipe. To close gaps present between transmission elements, transmission elements may be biased with a “spring force,” urging them closer together.

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工具之间传输信息的鲁棒传动元件，例如钻杆的部分。 传输元件保持传输元件之间的可靠连接，从而在钻柱组件之间提供不间断的信息流。 传动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。 为了缩小传输元件之间的间隙，传动元件可能会被“弹簧力”偏置，从而使它们更靠近在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20050145406A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10904688

申请日：2004-11-23

Applicant: David Hall ,  Tracy Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe

Inventor： David Hall ,  Tracy Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon ,  Michael Briscoe

IPC: E21B17/00 ,  E21B17/02 ,  E21B47/12 ,  F16L15/00 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/646 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H02G9/00

CPC classification number: F16L15/003 ,  E21B17/003 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B47/122 ,  F16L15/009 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F2038/143 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/523 ,  H01R13/6633 ,  H01R24/566 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: The invention is a system for transmitting data through a string of downhole components. 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. Each component has a first and second end, with a first communication element located at the first end and a second communication element located at the second end. Each communication element includes a first contact and a second contact. The system also includes a coaxial cable running between the first and second communication elements, the coaxial cable having a conductive tube and a conductive core within it. The system also includes a first and second connector for connecting the first and second communication elements respectively to the coaxial cable. Each connector includes a conductive sleeve, lying concentrically within the conductive tube, which fits around and makes electrical contact with the conductive core. The conductive sleeve is electrically isolated from the conductive tube. The conductive sleeve of the first connector is in electrical contact with the first contact of the first communication element, the conductive sleeve of the second connector is in electrical contact with the first contact of the second communication element, and the conductive tube is in electrical contact with both the second contact of the first communication element and the second contact of the second communication element.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种通过井下部件串发送数据的系统。 根据本发明的一个方面，该系统包括多个井下部件，例如钻柱中的管道部分。 每个部件具有第一和第二端，第一通信元件位于第一端，第二通信元件位于第二端。 每个通信元件包括第一触点和第二触点。 该系统还包括在第一和第二通信元件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。 该系统还包括用于将第一和第二通信元件分别连接到同轴电缆的第一和第二连接器。 每个连接器包括导电套筒，其同心地位于导电管内，该导电套管围绕并与导电芯线电接触。 导电套与导电管电绝缘。 第一连接器的导电套与第一连接元件的第一触点电接触，第二连接器的导电套与第二连通元件的第一触点电接触，并且导电管是电接触的 同时第一通信元件的第二接触和第二通信元件的第二接触。

公开(公告)号：US20050074988A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10605493

申请日：2003-10-02

Applicant: David Hall ,  H. Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon

Inventor： David Hall ,  H. Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Joe Fox ,  Cameron Sneddon

IPC: E21B17/00 ,  E21B17/02 ,  H01R13/533 ,  H01R39/00

CPC classification number: E21B17/028 ,  E21B17/003 ,  H01R13/533 ,  H01R2201/20

Abstract: An electrical contact system for transmitting information across tool joints while minimizing signal reflections that occur at the tool joints includes a first electrical contact comprising an annular resilient material. An annular conductor is embedded within the annular resilient material and has a surface exposed from the annular resilient material. A second electrical contact is provided that is substantially equal to the first electrical contact. Likewise, the second electrical contact has an annular resilient material and an annular conductor. The two electrical contacts configured to contact one another such that the annular conductors of each come into physical contact. The annular resilient materials of each electrical contact each have dielectric characteristics and dimensions that are adjusted to provide desired impedance to the electrical contacts.

Abstract translation: 用于在刀具接头之间传递信息同时使在工具接头处发生的信号反射最小化的电接触系统包括包括环形弹性材料的第一电接触。 环形导体嵌入环形弹性材料内并具有从环形弹性材料露出的表面。 提供了基本上等于第一电触点的第二电接触。 类似地，第二电触头具有环形弹性材料和环形导体。 两个电触头被配置为彼此接触，使得每个电触头实际接触。 每个电触点的环形弹性材料各自具有被调节以提供对电触点的期望阻抗的介电特性和尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20050039912A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10710936

申请日：2004-08-13

Applicant: David Hall ,  H. Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Joe Fox

Inventor： David Hall ,  H. Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Joe Fox

IPC: E21B17/00 ,  E21B17/10 ,  E21B29/10 ,  E21B43/10

CPC classification number: E21B29/10 ,  E21B17/003 ,  E21B17/1007 ,  E21B43/103

Abstract: An apparatus in a drill string comprises an internally upset drill pipe. The drill pipe comprises a first end, a second end, and an elongate tube intermediate the first and second ends. The elongate tube and the ends comprising a continuous an inside surface with a plurality of diameters. A conformable metal tube is disposed within the drill pipe intermediate the ends thereof and terminating adjacent to the ends of the drill pipe. The conformable metal tube substantially conforms to the continuous inside surface of the metal tube. The metal tube may comprise a non-uniform section which is expanded to conform to the inside surface of the drill pipe. The non-uniform section may comprise protrusions selected from the group consisting of convolutions, corrugations, flutes, and dimples. The non-uniform section extends generally longitudinally along the length of the tube. The metal tube may be adapted to stretch as the drill pipes stretch.

Abstract translation: 钻柱中的装置包括内部不平整的钻杆。 钻杆包括第一端，第二端和位于第一端和第二端之间的细长管。 细长管和端部包括具有多个直径的连续的内表面。 一个适合的金属管设置在钻杆的中心位于钻杆的端部之外并且在钻杆的端部附近终止。 适形金属管基本上符合金属管的连续内表面。 金属管可以包括不均匀的部分，其被扩展以符合钻杆的内表面。 不均匀部分可以包括从由卷积，波纹，槽纹和凹坑组成的组中选择的突起。 不均匀部分沿着管的长度大致纵向延伸。 当钻杆拉伸时，金属管可适于拉伸。

公开(公告)号：US10035408B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-31

申请号：US14827394

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: David Crismon ,  Monte Johnson ,  David Pixton

Inventor： David Crismon ,  Monte Johnson ,  David Pixton

IPC: B60J7/02 ,  B60J7/10 ,  B60R9/04 ,  B60J7/11

CPC classification number: B60J7/106 ,  B60J7/102 ,  B60J7/11 ,  B60R9/04

Abstract: A substantially planar roof frame comprising: at least one rail, a front frame member, and a rear frame member. The at least one rail has surfaces suitable to permit attachment and detachment of accessories independent of roof top and side panels.

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：US20050284662A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10878192

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: David Hall ,  David Pixton ,  H. Hall ,  Kline Bradford ,  Michael Rawle

Inventor： David Hall ,  David Pixton ,  H. Hall ,  Kline Bradford ,  Michael Rawle

IPC: E21B7/00 ,  E21B17/02 ,  E21B47/12 ,  H01R4/56 ,  H01R13/66

CPC classification number: E21B47/122 ,  E21B17/028 ,  H01R4/56 ,  H01R13/6683

Abstract: A communication adapter is disclosed that provides for removable attachment to a drilling component when the drilling component is not actively drilling and for communication with an integrated transmission system in the drilling component. The communication adapter comprises a data transmission coupler that facilitates communication between the drilling component and the adapter, a mechanical coupler that facilitates removable attachment of the adapter to the drilling component, and a data interface.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通信适配器，当钻井部件没有主动钻孔并且与钻井部件中的集成传动系统通信时，提供了可拆卸地连接到钻井部件。 通信适配器包括有助于钻孔部件和适配器之间的通信的数据传输耦合器，便于将适配器可移除地连接到钻孔部件的机械耦合器，以及数据接口。

公开(公告)号：US20050161215A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US10905894

申请日：2005-01-25

Applicant: David Hall ,  Andrei Muradov ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Michael Briscoe

Inventor： David Hall ,  Andrei Muradov ,  David Pixton ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  Michael Briscoe

IPC: E21B17/02 ,  E21B47/12 ,  G01V11/00 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B17/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/122 ,  G01V11/002

Abstract: A double shouldered downhole tool connection comprises box and pin connections having mating threads intermediate mating primary and secondary shoulders. The connection further comprises a secondary shoulder component retained in the box connection intermediate a floating component and the primary shoulders. The secondary shoulder component and the pin connection cooperate to transfer a portion of makeup load to the box connection. The downhole tool may be selected from the group consisting of drill pipe, drill collars, production pipe, and reamers. The floating component may be selected from the group consisting of electronics modules, generators, gyroscopes, power sources, and stators. The secondary shoulder component may comprises an interface to the box connection selected from the group consisting of radial grooves, axial grooves, tapered grooves, radial protrusions, axial protrusions, tapered protrusions, shoulders, and threads.

Abstract translation: 双肩井下工具连接包括具有配合螺纹中间配合的主肩和副肩的盒和销连接。 该连接还包括保持在箱体连接中的中间浮动部件和主肩部的次级肩部部件。 次级肩部组件和销连接协作将一部分补充载荷转移到箱体连接。 井下工具可以选自钻杆，钻铤，生产管道和铰刀。 浮动元件可以选自电子模块，发电机，陀螺仪，电源和定子。 次级肩部部件可以包括从由径向槽，轴向槽，锥形槽，径向突起，轴向突起，锥形突起，肩部和螺纹组成的组中选择的盒连接的接口。

公开(公告)号：US20050046586A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10710825

申请日：2004-08-05

Applicant: David Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Kline Bradford ,  Michael Rawle ,  David Bartholomew ,  James McPherson

Inventor： David Hall ,  David Pixton ,  Michael Briscoe ,  Kline Bradford ,  Michael Rawle ,  David Bartholomew ,  James McPherson

IPC: G01V11/00 ,  G01V3/00

CPC classification number: G01V11/002 ,  Y10T403/17 ,  Y10T403/32213

Abstract: A swivel assembly for a downhole tool string comprises a first and second coaxial housing cooperatively arranged. The first housing comprises a first transmission element in communication with surface equipment. The second housing comprises a second transmission element in communication with the first transmission element. The second housing further comprises a third transmission element adapted for communication with a network integrated into the downhole tool string. The second housing may be rotational and adapted to transmit a signal between the downhole network and the first housing. Electronic circuitry is in communication with at least one of the transmission elements. The electronic circuitry may be externally mounted to the first or second housing. Further, the electronic circuitry may be internally mounted in the second housing. The electronic circuitry may be disposed in a recess in either first or second housing of the swivel.

Abstract translation: 用于井下工具串的旋转组件包括协同地布置的第一和第二同轴壳体。 第一壳体包括与表面设备连通的第一传动元件。 第二壳体包括与第一传动元件连通的第二传动元件。 第二壳体还包括适于与集成在井下工具串中的网络通信的第三传动元件。 第二壳体可以旋转并且适于在井下网络和第一壳体之间传输信号。 电子电路与至少一个传输元件通信。 电子电路可以从外部安装到第一或第二壳体。 此外，电子电路可以内部安装在第二壳体中。 电子电路可以设置在旋转体的第一或第二壳体中的凹部中。