Apparatus and method for storing core samples at high pressure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9874063
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14369543

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A sampling tool to sample core samples from a wellbore is disclosed. A core sampling storage module includes a pressure housing to store a plurality of core samples, a core tube within the pressure housing, the core tube to store a plurality of core samples drilled from a downhole formation, a pressure housing cover that is configured to be selectively rotated to an open position or a closed position, an activation mechanism to receive a command, and based on the command, open or close the pressure housing cover, a push rod to selectively install a plug to cover the core tube, wherein when the plug is installed the pressure housing maintains a pressure.

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HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC3000 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E HOUSTON TX 77032-3219

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Arian, Abbas Houston, US 24 439
Mackay, Bruce Missouri City, US 20 137
Malone, Michael Tomball, US 14 176
Pelletier, Michael Houston, US 7 40
Samec, Wade Katy, US 1 17

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