Wellbore signal generator
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Oct 28, 2008
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Apr 20, 2006
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Oct 14, 2004
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Oct 14, 2004
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for generating a signal with a signal generator comprising a tool body disposed in a tubular member. A first and second electromagnets are disposed within the tool body such that the second electromagnet is opposite the first electromagnet. A power supply selectively provides electrical current to the first and second electromagnets so as to displace the tubular member and generate a signal in the surrounding formation.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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Z-SEIS CORPORATION | 8020 LEGHORN SUITE B HOUSTON TX 77040 |
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- 2004 Application Filing Year
- G01V Class
- 846 Applications Filed
- 478 Patents Issued To-Date
- 56.51 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Minto, James | Houston, TX | 15 | 542 |
# of filed Patents : 15 Total Citations : 542 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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