Apparatus for downhole drilling communications and method for making and using the same
Patent
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OSTI ID:597106
An apparatus for downhole drilling communications is presented. The apparatus includes a spool and end pieces for maintaining the spool at the bottom of a drill string near a drill bit during drilling operations. The apparatus provides a cable for communicating signals between a downhole electronics package and a surface receiver in order to perform measurements while drilling. A method of forming the apparatus is also set forth wherein the apparatus is formed about a central spindle and lathe. 6 figs.
- Research Organization:
- AT&T Corporation
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- Assignee:
- Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,722,488/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-633,263
- OSTI ID:
- 597106
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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