Class 166/254.2 - Well logging

Subclass of Class 166 - Wells
Definition: Determining position of earth zone which includes the step(s)
No. of patents: 239
Last issue date: 01/03/2012

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8087461	Logging while producing apparatus and method Production logging apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus comprises a coupling module, an electronic module, a micro-winch, a docking station, and a micro-production logging tool. The coupling module provides mechanical support for the production logging a...	01/03/2012
8020616	Determining a status in a wellbore based on acoustic events detected by an optical fiber mechanism A system for use in a well includes downhole equipment for positioning in the well, and an optical fiber for deployment in the well, the optical fiber to extend to a location of interest in the well in proximity of the downhole equipment. An analysis unit analyzes d...	09/20/2011
7942204	Method and apparatus for rescaling measurements while drilling in different environments A method of using a survey system comprising at least one sensor. The method comprises operating the survey system to provide information regarding the orientation of the sensor relative to the Earth at a first resolution level while the sensor is a first distance r...	05/17/2011
7905282	Latchable carrier assembly for pipe conveyed well logging A pipe conveyed well logging assembly is provided that includes a pipe string; a carrier assembly connected to the pipe string; and a memory logging tool carried by the carrier assembly and movable from a removably latched retracted position, protected within the ca...	03/15/2011
7896074	Carrier assembly for a pipe conveyed well logging assembly A pipe conveyed well logging assembly is provided that includes a pipe string; a carrier assembly connected to the pipe string and having an inner housing and an outer housing; and a memory logging tool carried by the carrier assembly and movable from a retracted po...	03/01/2011
7874359	Methods of retrieving data from a pipe conveyed well logging assembly A method of performing a pipe conveyed well logging operation is provided that includes providing a pipe conveyed well logging assembly having a pipe string, a memory logging tool and a memory module; deploying the assembly into a wellbore; operating the memory logg...	01/25/2011
7798216	Wellbore surveying system and method A method for surveying a wellbore may include deploying a deployable wellbore survey tool into the wellbore, collecting survey data as the deployable survey tool traverses the wellbore, and determining wellbore position information based on the survey data. In one e...	09/21/2010
7686078	Well jet device and the operating method thereof Well jet device comprises a packer on a pipe string, with a central channel and a jet pump, comprising channels for supplying a working medium to a nozzle and supplying a medium pumped from the well. A diffuser output connects to the annular space and the nozzle con...	03/30/2010
7681642	Method for logging after drilling A method for logging a downhole formation in a wellbore. The method comprises drilling a wellbore with a drill bit coupled to a disconnect device. The disconnect device is then actuated to detach the drill bit from a portion of a conveyance. A logging operation is t...	03/23/2010
7673682	Well casing-based geophysical sensor apparatus, system and method A geophysical sensor apparatus, system, and method for use in, for example, oil well operations, and in particular using a network of sensors emplaced along and outside oil well casings to monitor critical parameters in an oil reservoir and provide geophysical data ...	03/09/2010
7669656	Method and apparatus for rescaling measurements while drilling in different environments A method of using a survey system comprising at least one sensor. The method comprises operating the survey system to provide information regarding the orientation of the sensor relative to the Earth at a first resolution level while the sensor is a first distance r...	03/02/2010
7661475	Drill pipe conveyance system for slim logging tool A well logging instrument deployment device includes a housing configured to be coupled to a pipe string. A carrier sub is disposed inside the housing and configured to move longitudinally inside the housing. At least one well logging instrument is coupled to the ca...	02/16/2010
7640979	System for well logging A technique is provided to facilitate logging in a well environment. Downhole well related equipment is deployed in a wellbore with an internal, longitudinal passageway. A logging tool system is moved through the longitudinal passageway for performance of logging pr...	01/05/2010
7549471	Deployment tool for well logging instruments conveyed through the interior of a pipe string A deployment device for controlling rate of movement of an instrument inside a conduit includes a mandrel having a coupling to affix the deployment device to the instrument and a controllable brake disposed in the mandrel, the brake controllably actuatable to mainta...	06/23/2009
7520324	Completion apparatus for measuring streaming potentials and determining earth formation characteristics Earth formations are characterized by using an array of electrodes which can measure streaming potentials in the formation, and by interpreting the data obtained by the electrodes. The electrodes are placed on a wireline tool, a LWD tool, or in a fixed manner about ...	04/21/2009
7513305	Apparatus and methods for operating a tool in a wellbore The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for conveying and operating tools into a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of performing a downhole operation in a wellbore is provided. The method includes pushing a continuous rod into the wellbo...	04/07/2009
7503387	Method of logging a well equipped with a rod pump In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of logging a rod-pumped well without removing the production string of tubing (30). The logging is accomplished with a soft-coated cable (100) or a soft-faced sleeve (130) which prevents...	03/17/2009
7407006	System for logging formations surrounding a wellbore A system and method for logging a formation adjacent to a borehole. The system includes a conveyance member, a memory module in communication with the conveyance member, a communications module in communication with the memory module, and a logging tool in communica...	08/05/2008
7400263	Method and system for performing operations and for improving production in wells A method for performing operations and for improving production in a well includes the steps of: providing radio identification devices at known locations in the well, and providing a reader device configured to read the identification devices, and to control the op...	07/15/2008
7385523	Apparatus and method for downhole well equipment and process management, identification, and operation A method for operating a downhole tool. The method includes moving an instrument through a wellbore, and the instrument includes a first non-acoustic transponder that is adapted to detect identification codes. An identification code detected from at least one second...	06/10/2008
7363971	Method and apparatus for maintaining a multi-chip module at a temperature above downhole temperature Methods and systems for operating integrated circuits at temperatures higher than expected ambient temperatures. The heating may be of entire circuit boards, portions of the circuit boards (such as the components within a multiple-chip module) and/or single devices....	04/29/2008
7363989	Device for a pulling tool for use in pipes and boreholes for the production of oil and gas A pulling tool for use in the placing of equipment and acquisition of data from pipes and boreholes used in the production of oil and gas. For this purpose the tool is constructed round a central, elongate, cylindrical main element (1) to which there are arra...	04/29/2008
7364007	Integrated acoustic transducer assembly Acoustic transducers configured with integrated electronics technology are adapted to digitize signal data close to the transducer. The transducers are packaged with a reduced number of elements and sealed for exposure to harsh environments, without oil compensation...	04/29/2008
7357188	Mono-diameter wellbore casing A mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by radially expanding a first tubular liner off of a mandrel into contact with a second tubular liner. The first and second tubular liners are positioned within the wellbore in an overlapping relationship. The overlapping po...	04/15/2008
7350569	Separable plug for use in a wellbore The invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for conveying and operating tools in a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of performing an operation in a wellbore is provided. The method includes running a selectively separable plug member accommodating ...	04/01/2008
7350568	Logging a well A method for logging a well. Includes receiving energy with at least one array of elements coupled to a drill bit, wherein the at least one array of elements functions as an electronic array. An apparatus for logging a well includes a drill bit and at least one arra...	04/01/2008
7350571	Methods of preparing and using coated particulates The present invention involves methods of preparing coated particulates and using such coated particulates in subterranean applications such as production enhancement and sand control. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of preparing coated par...	04/01/2008
7342217	System for the measurement and data acquisition for optical fiber sensors A system for the measurement and surface data acquisition for optical fiber sensors containing Bragg gratings for the sensing of physical parameters originated from a set of oil wells, the system including: an optical system for signal processing, the signals being ...	03/11/2008
7340960	Miniature sensor A strain sensing apparatus including a deformable substrate is presented. The deformable substrate is configured to detect a strain of the body that can be coupled to the deformable substrate. Sometimes, the deformable substrate is a flexible substrate having an upp...	03/11/2008
7337662	Electrostatic capacity type liquid state detecting sensor An electrostatic capacity type liquid state detecting sensor includes an outer tubular electrode, and an inner electrode disposed within the outer tubular electrode and having an insulation layer at an outer surface portion to be brought into contact with liquid con...	03/04/2008
7334635	Methods for fracturing subterranean wells A method of forming a propped fracture comprising: providing a fracture having a far-well bore area and a near-well bore area; placing first proppant particulates at least partially coated with an adhesive substance; placing a portion of second proppant particulates...	02/26/2008
7334636	Methods of creating high-porosity propped fractures using reticulated foam One embodiment of the prevent invention provides a method of creating a high porosity propped fracture comprising creating a slurry comprising a treatment fluid, proppant particulates, pieces of reticulated foam having cells, and an adhesive substance such that the ...	02/26/2008
7331386	Anchor arm for seismic logging tool A borehole seismic acquisition tool configured for release from a stuck position within a borehole having a tool body with at least one sensor package, an anchoring arm, and anchoring arm linkage adapted to connect the anchoring arm to the tool body. The anchoring a...	02/19/2008
7318474	Methods and compositions for controlling formation fines and reducing proppant flow-back Provided herein are methods for controlling the migration of particulates within a portion of a subterranean formation that comprise aqueous tackifying treatment fluids, curable resin compositions, and/or noncurable resin compositions. ...	01/15/2008
7318473	Methods relating to maintaining the structural integrity of deviated well bores Methods of enhancing at least partially the structural integrity of a longitudinal portion of a deviated well bore are provided. The methods include providing a gravel matrix composition; providing a longitudinal portion of a deviated well bore; and placing a suffic...	01/15/2008
7311143	Method and apparatus for generation of acoustic shear waves through casing using physical coupling of vibrating magnets The method and apparatus of the present invention provides for inducing and measuring shear waves within a wellbore casing to facilitate analysis of wellbore casing, cement and formation bonding. An acoustic transducer is provided that is magnetically coupled to the...	12/25/2007
7303009	Method to detect low salinity injection water encroachment into oil formations This invention relates to the field of water flood monitoring in low saline water environment in a subterranean formation. In particular, the method of the invention relates to detecting the encroachment of low salinity water into oil formations. This invention prov...	12/04/2007
7299875	Methods for controlling particulate migration Many methods are provided including methods of stabilizing a portion of a subterranean formation or reducing the production of particulates from a portion of a subterranean formation comprising contacting the portion of the subterranean formation with a pre-flush fl...	11/27/2007
7301345	While-drilling methodology for estimating formation pressure based upon streaming potential measurements Logging-while-drilling apparatus and methodologies for measuring streaming potential in an earth formation are provided. The apparatus and methodologies can be utilized to find information relevant to the drilling operations. In particular, since the streaming poten...	11/27/2007
7293715	Marking system and method A marking system and method for a well site sample is provided. The system includes a container for collecting the well site sample, a marker applied to the container and a scanner adapted to read the marker. Data may be uploaded to and/or downloaded from the marker...	11/13/2007

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