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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 07, 2011
Applicants:
Brandon Charles Epperson, Pearland, TX (US);
Gregory Christopher Grosz, Montgomery, TX (US);
Alison Paige Mcvea, Houston, TX (US);
Inventors:
Brandon Charles Epperson, Pearland, TX (US);
Gregory Christopher Grosz, Montgomery, TX (US);
Alison Paige McVea, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
National Oilwell DHT, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 47/01 (2012.01); E21B 23/01 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 47/01 (2013.01); E21B 23/01 (2013.01);
Abstract
Apparatus including a sensor-containing body is disposable within a flowbore of a downhole tool. The apparatus also comprises an adjustable engagement mechanism that is coupled to the body. The engagement mechanism has a first position that allows the body to move longitudinally through the flowbore, and a second position that prevents movement of the body relative to the flowbore.