DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTACTING AN OPEN HOLE SURFACE
DE602020051708T2Inactive Publication Date: 2025-05-21EXPRO NORTH SEA LIMITED
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602020051708
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-10-28
- Filing Date
- 2020-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-21
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Open hole surfaces in well infrastructure pose challenges for effective communication due to their uneven nature, reducing contact area and increasing resistance to signal transmission and reception.
Method used
An apparatus with an expandable portion surrounded by a contact portion is used to expand and maximize contact with the open hole surface, increasing the contact area and minimizing resistance for improved signal transmission and reception.
Benefits of technology
The apparatus effectively increases the contact area with open hole surfaces, reducing resistance and enhancing signal transmission and reception reliability over greater distances.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for contacting an open hole surface are provided. The apparatus comprises an expandable portion surrounded by a contact portion configured to contact an open hole surface. The method comprises expanding an expandable portion surrounded by a contact portion to create contact between the contact portion and an open hole surface.
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