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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2010
William E. Brennan, Iii, Richmond, TX (US);
William E. Brennan, III, Richmond, TX (US);
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a base plate having a first aperture to receive an inlet in fluid communication with a downhole tool; a compliant outer cover having a first end terminating at the base plate and a second end terminating adjacent a forward opening of the inlet, the compliant outer cover having a first surface configured to engage a borehole wall and a second surface forming an inner cavity with the base plate; and a core disposed within the inner cavity and having a second aperture forming at least a portion of the inlet, wherein the outer cover comprises a first material and the core comprises a second material more compliant than the first material.