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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 02, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2009
David R. Hall, Provo, UT (US);
Scott Dahlgren, Provo, UT (US);
Nathan Nelson, Provo, UT (US);
David Lundgreen, Provo, UT (US);
David R. Hall, Provo, UT (US);
Scott Dahlgren, Provo, UT (US);
Nathan Nelson, Provo, UT (US);
David Lundgreen, Provo, UT (US);
Other;
Abstract
In one embodiment of the invention, a downhole tool string component comprising a through bore running there through formed to accept drilling fluid. At least one mechanical actuation device is also disposed within the through bore. A guide channel is disposed within the through bore and comprises a geometry shaped to conduct the at least one mechanical actuation device. A switch is disposed within the guide channel in an original position and actuatable by the at least one mechanical actuation device to a subsequent position. A resettable mechanism is in contact with the switch wherein the resettable mechanism returns the switch to its original position. A receptacle may also be disposed within the through bore comprising a geometry shaped to accept the at least one mechanical actuation device.