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Antenna and wear plates for borehole logging apparatus

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6929432

This patent describes a well logging apparatus wherein a logging device is moveable through an earth borehole and includes means for transmitting electromagnetic energy into formations traversed by the borehole, an antenna assembly supported in the logging device. It comprises: an open-ended shell formed of a relatively thick material; an open-ended body conforming generally in shape to the inner surface of the shell and being spaced therefrom; a medium disposed between the shell and the body; an electrically conductive probe disposed in the body; and means coupled between the body and the probe for receiving electronic signals from the antenna.

Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corp., New York, NY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5153514; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-657710
OSTI ID:
6929432
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English