Communication adapter for use with a drilling component

Hall, David R; Pixton, David S; Hall,; Jr,; Tracy, H; Bradford, Kline; Rawle, Michael

Title: Communication adapter for use with a drilling component

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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.

Inventors:

Hall, David R ^[1]; Pixton, David S ^[2]; Hall,; Jr,; Tracy, H ^[1]; Bradford, Kline ^[3]; Rawle, Michael ^[4]

Provo, UT
Lehi, UT
Orem, UT
Springville, UT

Issue Date:: 2007-04-03

Research Org.:: Novatek Engineering Inc

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 907757

Patent Number(s):: 7198118

Application Number:: 10/878,192

Assignee:: IntelliServ, Inc. (Provo, UT)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01R - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS

E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING

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H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01R - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS
H01R13/6683 - {with built-in sensor}
H01R4/56 - one conductor screwing into another

E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
E21B17/028 - {Electrical or electro-magnetic connections}

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DOE Contract Number:: FC26-01NT41229

Resource Type:: Patent

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION

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