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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
William E. Turner, Durham, CT (US);
Ronald E. Seppa, Marlborough, CT (US);
Assignee:
APS Technology, Inc., Cromwell, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 1/718 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 1/718 ;
Abstract
Drill string sections are provided comprising internal passages that may be used to facilitate the electrical or hydraulic connection of multiple devices, such as sensors, arranged at spaced apart positions along the length of the drill sections. Methods of manufacturing the drill string sections are also provided, wherein the internal passages are formed by a first passage, a second passage, and a connecting passage therebetween.