Production logging instrument

US9515499B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9515499-B2
Application numberUS-201213669396-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 5, 2012
Priority dateNov 3, 2011
Publication dateDec 6, 2016
Grant dateDec 6, 2016

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A logging system and method for operating a logging system are typically used in a wellbore. The logging system may include a logging instrument including a rechargeable energy storage and logging electronics, and a cable configured to trickle charge the rechargeable energy storage. The rechargeable energy storage may include an ultracapacitor. The rechargeable energy storage may be trickle charged through the cable from a remote power source.

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The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising: a logging system configured to be permanently installed at a downhole location, the logging system comprising: a logging instrument including a rechargeable energy storage and electronics; wherein: the electronics comprises an electromagnetic telemetry transmitter configured to transmit information to a surface location; the rechargeable energy storage comprises at least one rechargeable ultracapacitor coupled to an ener…

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What does patent US9515499B2 cover?
A logging system and method for operating a logging system are typically used in a wellbore. The logging system may include a logging instrument including a rechargeable energy storage and logging electronics, and a cable configured to trickle charge the rechargeable energy storage. The rechargeable energy storage may include an ultracapacitor. The rechargeable energy storage may be trickle cha…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Fastcap Systems Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification E21B41/0085. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 06 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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