Tumble gyro surveyor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9903194
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14946394

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A gimbal sensor platform positionable in a tool body includes an inner gimbal and an outer gimbal. The inner gimbal is rotatably coupled to the outer gimbal, and the outer gimbal is rotatably coupled to the tool body. The inner and outer gimbals may each be rotated by an angular positioning device. A gyro or other sensor may be coupled to the inner gimbal. The gyro or other sensor may be reoriented by rotating the outer gimbal, the inner gimbal, or both.

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SCIENTIFIC DRILLING INTERNATIONAL INC16701 GREENSPOINT PARK DRIVE SUITE 200 HOUSTON TX 77060

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Van, Steenwyk Brett Paso Robles, US 8 38
Whitacre, Tim Paso Robles, US 6 28

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