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Title: High power laser downhole cutting tools and systems

Abstract

Downhole cutting systems, devices and methods for utilizing 10 kW or more laser energy transmitted deep into the earth with the suppression of associated nonlinear phenomena. Systems and devices for the laser cutting operations within a borehole in the earth. These systems and devices can deliver high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to perform cutting operations in such boreholes deep within the earth.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Foro Energy, Inc., Littleton, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1167464
Patent Number(s):
8936108
Application Number:
13/800,879
Assignee:
Foro Energy, Inc. (Littleton, CO)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
DOE Contract Number:  
AR0000044
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2013 Mar 13
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Zediker, Mark S, Rinzler, Charles C, Faircloth, Brian O, Koblick, Yeshaya, and Moxley, Joel F. High power laser downhole cutting tools and systems. United States: N. p., 2015. Web.
Zediker, Mark S, Rinzler, Charles C, Faircloth, Brian O, Koblick, Yeshaya, & Moxley, Joel F. High power laser downhole cutting tools and systems. United States.
Zediker, Mark S, Rinzler, Charles C, Faircloth, Brian O, Koblick, Yeshaya, and Moxley, Joel F. Tue . "High power laser downhole cutting tools and systems". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1167464.
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Off-axis rotary joint
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Methods useful for controlling fluid loss during sand control operations
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Method useful for controlling fluid loss in subterranean formations
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Laser machining of a workpiece
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Two-channel, dual-mode, fiber optic rotary joint
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Well Servicing Methods And Systems
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Borehole Imaging
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Raman Amplifier, Optical Repeater, And Raman Amplification Method
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Methane extraction method and apparatus using high-energy diode lasers or diode-pumped solid state lasers
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Single-mode Optical Fiber
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Method For Removing Oilfield Mineral Scale From Pipes And Tubing
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Method and System for Forming a Non-Circular Borehole
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Microstructured Optical Fiber
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Method and device for excavating submerged stratum
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Drilling, Perforating And Formation Analysis
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Purging Of Fiber Optic Conduits In Subterranean Wells
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Inverted Drainholes
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Method And Apparatus For A Downhole Excavation In A Wellbore
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Method of Processing Rock with Laser and Apparatus for the Same
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Downhole Telemetry System Using an Optically Transmissive Fluid Media and Method for Use of Same
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System and Methods Using Fiber Optics in Coiled Tubing
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Methods and Systems to Activate Downhole Tools with Light
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Method and System for Forming a Non-Circular Borehole
patent-application, February 2010


Methods and Apparatus for Removal and Control of Material in Laser Drilling of a Borehole
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Method and System for Advancement of a Borehole Using a High Power Laser
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Apparatus for Advancing a Wellbore Using High Power Laser Energy
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Methods and Apparatus for Delivering High Power Laser Energy to a Surface
patent-application, February 2010


Method and Apparatus for Delivering High Power Laser Energy Over Long Distances
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Laser Assisted Drilling
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patent-application, April 2010


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patent-application, April 2010


Methods and Apparatus for Thermal Drilling
patent-application, April 2010


Laser Guide Optical Fiber and Laser Guide Including the Same
patent-application, May 2010


Fiber Optic Slickline and Tools
patent-application, June 2010


Method Of And System For Hydrocarbon Recovery
patent-application, July 2010


Modular Well Tool System
patent-application, July 2010


Process And Apparatus For Subterranean Drilling
patent-application, July 2010


Laser-Based Material Processing Methods And Systems
patent-application, August 2010


Resistor Random Access Memory Cell Device
patent-application, August 2010


Optical Fiber Cable for Transmission of High Power Laser Energy Over Great Distances
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  • Zediker, Mark; Rinzler, Charles; Faircloth, Brian
  • US Patent Application 12/706576; 2