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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 25, 1996
Applicant:
Inventor:
Terrence G Frith, Lafayette, LA (US);
Assignee:
Thomas Tools, Inc., New Iberia, LA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01V / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
367 85 ; 367 83 ; 181102 ;
Abstract
An improved servo-driven pulser is disclosed, for use in measurement while drilling applications. In the pulser, a battery powered on-board DC electric motor is used to operate a servo-valve, which in turn adjusts internal tool fluid pressures to cause operation of a main valve to substantially reduce mud flow to a drill bit, thereby creating a positive pressure pulse detectable at the surface. De-energizing the motor driving the pilot valve results in re-adjustment of internal fluid pressures, causing the main valve to reopen, thereby terminating the pressure pulse.