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1. 发明授权

US5796677A Method of sonic logging while drilling a borehole traversing an earth formation 失效
标题翻译：在穿过地层钻孔的声波测井方法
公开(公告)号：US5796677A
公开(公告)日：1998-08-18
申请号：US235625
申请日：1994-04-29
申请人： Sergio Kostek , Shu-Kong Chang , Gordon McDaniel , Thomas Plona , Curtis Randall , Jean-Pierre Masson , James C. Mayes , Kai Hsu
发明人： Sergio Kostek , Shu-Kong Chang , Gordon McDaniel , Thomas Plona , Curtis Randall , Jean-Pierre Masson , James C. Mayes , Kai Hsu
IPC分类号： G01V1/48 , G01V1/50 , G01V1/52 , G01V1/40
CPC分类号： G01V1/50 , G01V1/48 , G01V1/52
摘要： The present invention is directed to sonic logging while drilling. A transmitter and at least one receiver are mounted on a drill collar for performing sonic investigations of the formation traversed by a borehole. It has been discovered that a drill collar has a natural stop band or notch where acoustic energy propagating in this frequency range is severely attenuated. Thus, to reduce drill collar acoustic coupling, the transmitter is operated within this natural stop band of the drill collar. An imperforate stop band filter is also included between the transmitter and receiver to enhance the natural stop band. The transmitter is mounted transverse to the longitudinal axis of the drill collar, and is preferably mounted within means that reduce drill collar acoustic coupling. The transmitter preferably includes a material whose acoustic response is more favorable along its longitudinal axis relative to its radial axis, thereby directing the acoustic energy into the formation rather than the surrounding drill collar. Received acoustic energy waveforms are electronically processed to reliably detect, in the presence of drilling noise, those acoustic signals which are produced by the transmitter and transmitted through the formation.
摘要翻译：本发明涉及在钻探时的声波测井。发射器和至少一个接收器安装在钻铤上，用于对由钻孔穿过的地层进行声波研究。已经发现钻铤具有自然的阻挡带或凹口，其中在该频率范围内传播的声能被严重衰减。因此，为了减少钻铤声耦合，变送器在钻铤的这个自然停止带内操作。发射器和接收器之间还包括一个无孔挡板滤波器，以增强自然阻挡带。发射器横向于钻铤的纵向轴线安装，并且优选地安装在减少钻铤声耦合的装置内。发射器优选地包括其声响应相对于其径向轴线沿其纵向轴线更有利的材料，从而将声能引导到地层而不是周围的钻铤。接收到的声能波形被电子处理，以便在存在钻井噪声的情况下可靠地检测由发射机产生并通过地层传输的那些声信号。

2. 再颁专利

USRE34975E Ultrasonic measurement apparatus 失效
公开(公告)号：USRE34975E
公开(公告)日：1995-06-20
申请号：US241276
申请日：1994-05-11
申请人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
发明人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
IPC分类号： B06B1/06 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/08 , E21B47/10 , G01B17/00 , G01B17/06 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/22 , G01N29/28 , G01V1/52 , G01V1/40
CPC分类号： B06B1/0681 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/082 , E21B47/101 , G01B17/00 , G01B17/06 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/222 , G01N29/28 , G01V1/52 , G01N2291/011 , G01N2291/012 , G01N2291/015 , G01N2291/018 , G01N2291/02416 , G01N2291/02433
摘要： Pulse echo apparatus and methods are disclosed for measuring characteristics of a borehole while it is being drilled. A component of a bottomhole assembly, preferably a drilling collar, is provided with one or more ultra-sonic transceivers. A pulse echo sensor of the transceiver is preferably placed in a stabilizer fin of the collar, but may also be placed in the wall of the collar, preferably close to a stabilizing fin. Electronic processing and control circuitry for the pulse-echo sensor is provided in an electronic module placed within such collar. Such pulse echo apparatus, which preferably includes two diametrically opposed transceivers, generates signals from which standoff from a borehole wall may be determined. A method and apparatus are provided for measuring standoff and borehole diameter in the presence of drilling cuttings entrained in the drilling fluid. In a preferred embodiment, such signals are assessed by the electronic processing and control circuity to determine if gas has entered borehole. Three methods and apparatus are provided for such gas entry determination. The first relies on measurement of sonic impedance of the drilling fluid by assessing the amplitude of an echo from an interface between the drilling fluid and a delay-line placed outwardly of a ceramic sensor. The second relies on measurement of drilling fluid attenuation of a borehole wall echo. The third relies on measurement of the phase of oscillations of echoes to identify large gas bubbles entries. The pulse-echo sensor includes a sensor stack including a backing element, a piezo-electric ceramic disk, and a delay-line.

3. 发明授权

US07178607B2 While drilling system and method 有权
标题翻译：而钻井系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07178607B2
公开(公告)日：2007-02-20
申请号：US10708893
申请日：2004-03-30
申请人： James C. Mayes
发明人： James C. Mayes
IPC分类号： E21B47/01 , E21B47/16
CPC分类号： E21B47/00 , E21B47/01 , G01V11/002
摘要： A while drilling system and method for determining annular pressure while drilling is provided. The system is positioned in a drilling tool suspended from a drilling rig via a drill string. The system includes at least one drill collar, a while drilling tool and at least one external sensor. The drill collar has a tubular sidewall defining a passage therein for the flow of drilling mud therethrough. The while drilling tool is supported in the passage of the at least one drill collar and selectively retrievable therefrom. The external sensor is positioned in the sidewall of the drill collar and isolated from the passage. The sensor is exposed to the wellbore for measurement thereof and adapted to wirelessly communicate with the while drilling tool. The system is preferably adapted for use in high temperature and pressure environments.
摘要翻译：提供了一种用于在钻井时确定环形压力的钻井系统和方法。该系统位于通过钻柱悬挂在钻机上的钻具中。该系统包括至少一个钻铤，同时钻凿工具和至少一个外部传感器。钻铤具有管状侧壁，在其中限定了通过其中的钻井泥浆的流动。同时钻孔工具被支撑在至少一个钻铤的通道中并且可从其中选择性地回收。外部传感器位于钻铤的侧壁中并与通道隔离。传感器暴露于井眼进行测量，适用于与钻孔工具进行无线通讯。该系统优选适于在高温和高压环境中使用。

4. 发明授权

US5354956A Ultrasonic measurement apparatus 失效
标题翻译：超声波测量仪器
公开(公告)号：US5354956A
公开(公告)日：1994-10-11
申请号：US9651
申请日：1993-01-27
申请人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
发明人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
IPC分类号： B06B1/06 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/08 , E21B47/10 , G01B17/00 , G01B17/06 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/22 , G01N29/28 , G01V1/52 , G01V1/40
CPC分类号： B06B1/0681 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/082 , E21B47/101 , G01B17/00 , G01B17/06 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/222 , G01N29/28 , G01V1/52 , G01N2291/011 , G01N2291/012 , G01N2291/015 , G01N2291/018 , G01N2291/02416 , G01N2291/02433
摘要： Pulse echo apparatus and methods are disclosed for measuring characteristics of a borehole while it is being drilled. A component of a bottomhole assembly, preferably a drilling collar, is provided with one or more ultra-sonic transceivers. A pulse echo sensor of the transceiver is preferably placed in a stabilizer fin of the collar, but may also be placed in the wall of the collar, preferably close to a stabilizing fin. Electronic processing and control circuitry for the pulse-echo sensor is provided in an electronic module placed within such collar. Such pulse echo apparatus, which preferably includes two diametrically opposed transceivers, generates signals from which standoff from a borehole wall may be determined. A method and apparatus are provided for measuring standoff and borehole diameter in the presence of drilling cuttings entrained in the drilling fluid. In a preferred embodiment, such signals are assessed by the electronic processing and control circuitry to determine if gas has entered borehole. Three methods and apparatus are provided for such gas entry determination. The first relies on measurement of sonic impedance of the drilling fluid by assessing the amplitude of an echo from an interface between the drilling fluid and a delay-line placed outwardly of a ceramic sensor. The second relies on measurement of drilling fluid attenuation of a borehole wall echo. The third relies on measurement of the phase of oscillations of echoes to identify large gas bubble entries. The pulse-echo sensor includes a sensor stack including a backing element, a piezo-electric ceramic disk, and a delay-line.
摘要翻译：公开了用于在钻孔时测量钻孔特性的脉冲回波装置和方法。井底组件的一个部件，优选地是一个钻铤，配有一个或多个超声波收发器。收发器的脉冲回波传感器优选地放置在轴环的稳定器翅片中，但也可以放置在轴环的壁中，优选地靠近稳定翅片。用于脉冲回波传感器的电子处理和控制电路设置在放置在这样的轴环内的电子模块中。优选地包括两个直径相对的收发器的这样的脉冲回波装置产生可以从其中确定来自井壁的支座的信号。提供了一种用于在夹带在钻井液中的钻屑的存在下测量间隙和井眼直径的方法和装置。在优选实施例中，通过电子处理和控制电路来评估这些信号以确定气体是否已进入钻孔。提供了这种气体入口确定的三种方法和装置。第一个依赖于通过评估来自钻井流体和放置在陶瓷传感器外部的延迟线之间的界面的回波的振幅来测量钻井液的声波阻抗。第二个依赖于测量井壁回波的钻井液衰减。第三个依赖于回波振荡相位的测量，以识别大气泡入口。脉冲回波传感器包括传感器堆叠，其包括背衬元件，压电陶瓷盘和延迟线。

5. 发明授权

US07178608B2 While drilling system and method 有权
标题翻译：而钻井系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07178608B2
公开(公告)日：2007-02-20
申请号：US10709802
申请日：2004-05-28
申请人： James C. Mayes , Mario A. Araya , Richard Edward Thorp
发明人： James C. Mayes , Mario A. Araya , Richard Edward Thorp
IPC分类号： E21B47/01 , E21B47/06
CPC分类号： E21B47/00 , E21B47/01 , G01V11/002
摘要： A while drilling system and method for determining downhole parameters is provided. The system includes a retrievable while drilling tool positionable in a downhole drilling tool, a sensor chassis and at least one sensor. The while drilling tool is positionable in the downhole drilling tool and has a first communication coupler at an end thereof. The sensor chassis is supported in the drilling tool. The sensor chassis has a second communication coupler at an end thereof for operative connection with the first communication coupler. The sensor is positioned in the chassis and is adapted to measure internal and/or external parameters of the drilling tool. The sensor is operatively connected to the while drilling tool via the communication coupler for communication therebetween. The sensor may be positioned in the while drilling tool and retrievable with the drilling tool. Preferably, the system is operable in high temperature and high pressure conditions.
摘要翻译：提供了一种用于确定井下参数的钻井系统和方法。该系统包括可钻取的可钻取工具，其可定位在井下钻具，传感器底盘和至少一个传感器中。同时钻孔工具可定位在井下钻具中，并且在其末端具有第一通信耦合器。传感器底盘支撑在钻具中。传感器底盘在其末端具有第二通信耦合器，用于与第一通信耦合器操作连接。传感器位于底盘中，适用于测量钻具的内部和/或外部参数。传感器通过通信耦合器可操作地连接到钻孔工具，用于在它们之间进行通信。传感器可以定位在同时钻孔工具中，并可用钻具回收。优选地，该系统可在高温和高压条件下操作。

6. 发明授权

US5214251A Ultrasonic measurement apparatus and method 失效
标题翻译：超声波测量装置及方法
公开(公告)号：US5214251A
公开(公告)日：1993-05-25
申请号：US788431
申请日：1991-11-06
申请人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
发明人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
IPC分类号： E21B21/08 , E21B47/08 , E21B47/10 , G01B17/00 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/22
CPC分类号： G01B17/00 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/082 , E21B47/101 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/222
摘要： Pulse echo apparatus and methods are disclosed for measuring characteristics of a borehole while it is being drilled. A component of a bottomhole assembly, preferably a drilling collar, is provided with one or more ultra-sonic transceivers. A pulse echo sensor of the transceiver is preferably placed in a stabilizer fin of the collar, but may also be placed in the wall of the collar, preferably close to a stabilizing fin. Electronic processing and control circuitry for the pulse-echo sensor is provided in an electronic module placed within such collar. Such pulse echo apparatus, which preferably includes two diametrically opposed transceivers, generates signals from which standoff from a borehole wall may be determined. A method and apparatus are provided for measuring standoff and borehole diameter in the presence of drilling cuttings entrained in the drilling fluid. In a preferred embodiment, such signals are assessed by the electronic processing and control circuitry to determine if gas has entered borehole. Three methods and apparatus are provided for such gas entry determination. The first relies on measurement of sonic impedance of the drilling fluid by assessing the amplitude of an echo from an interface between the drilling fluid and a delay-line placed outwardly of a ceramic sensor. The second relies on measurement of drilling fluid attenuation of a borehole wall echo. The third relies on measurement of the phase of oscillations of echoes to identify large gas bubble entries. The pulse-echo sensor includes a sensor stack including a backing element, a piezo-electric ceramic disk, and a delay-line.
摘要翻译：公开了用于在钻孔时测量钻孔特性的脉冲回波装置和方法。井底组件的一个部件，优选地是一个钻铤，配有一个或多个超声波收发器。收发器的脉冲回波传感器优选地放置在轴环的稳定器翅片中，但也可以放置在轴环的壁中，优选地靠近稳定翅片。用于脉冲回波传感器的电子处理和控制电路设置在放置在这样的轴环内的电子模块中。优选地包括两个直径相对的收发器的这样的脉冲回波装置产生可以从其中确定来自井壁的支座的信号。提供了一种用于在夹带在钻井液中的钻屑的存在下测量间隙和井眼直径的方法和装置。在优选实施例中，通过电子处理和控制电路来评估这些信号以确定气体是否已进入钻孔。提供了这种气体入口确定的三种方法和装置。第一个依赖于通过评估来自钻井流体和放置在陶瓷传感器外部的延迟线之间的界面的回波的振幅来测量钻井液的声波阻抗。第二个依赖于测量井壁回波的钻井液衰减。第三个依赖于回波振荡相位的测量，以识别大气泡入口。脉冲回波传感器包括传感器堆叠，其包括背衬元件，压电陶瓷盘和延迟线。

7. 发明授权

US07527101B2 Cooling apparatus and method 有权
标题翻译：冷却装置及方法
公开(公告)号：US07527101B2
公开(公告)日：2009-05-05
申请号：US10905954
申请日：2005-01-27
申请人： James C. Mayes
发明人： James C. Mayes
IPC分类号： E21B36/00
CPC分类号： H01L35/00 , E21B47/011 , F25B21/02
摘要： A device and method provide for cooling of a system having an energy source, one or more devices that actively consume energy, and one or more devices that generate heat. The device may include one or more thermoelectric coolers (“TECs”) in conductive engagement with at least one of the heat-generating devices, and an energy diverter for diverting at least a portion of the energy from the energy source that is not consumed by the active energy-consuming devices to the TECs.
摘要翻译：一种具有能量源，一个或多个主要消耗能量的装置以及一个或多个产生热量的装置的系统的冷却装置和方法。该装置可以包括与至少一个发热装置导电接合的一个或多个热电冷却器（“TEC”），以及能量分配器，用于将来自能量源的能量的至少一部分转向不被 TEC的主动耗能装置。

8. 发明授权

US5107705A Video system and method for determining and monitoring the depth of a bottomhole assembly within a wellbore 失效
标题翻译：视频系统和方法，用于确定和监测井底组件在井筒内的深度
公开(公告)号：US5107705A
公开(公告)日：1992-04-28
申请号：US502073
申请日：1990-03-30
申请人： Peter Wraight , James C. Mayes , Jacques Orban
发明人： Peter Wraight , James C. Mayes , Jacques Orban
IPC分类号： E21B19/20 , E21B45/00 , E21B47/04
CPC分类号： E21B45/00 , E21B19/20 , E21B47/04
摘要： Video systems and methods for determining the length of objects to be inserted in a wellbore, and for summing the lengths to obtain an accurate determination of the depth at which a bottomhole assembly is located at any given time. The video systems and methods of the present invention are also used in conjunction with hookload and traveling block location information to determine bottomhole assembly depth while drilling, or tripping-in or tripping out of a well. Also disclosed is a method of accurately determining the transition a drillstring undergoes and its associated movement when passing from in-slips to out-of-slips.

9. 发明授权

US5317111A Ultrasonic measurement apparatus 失效
公开(公告)号：US5317111A
公开(公告)日：1994-05-31
申请号：US9842
申请日：1993-01-27
申请人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
发明人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
IPC分类号： B06B1/06 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/08 , E21B47/10 , G01B17/00 , G01B17/06 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/22 , G01N29/28 , G01V1/52 , G01V1/40
CPC分类号： B06B1/0681 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/082 , E21B47/101 , G01B17/00 , G01B17/06 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/222 , G01N29/28 , G01V1/52 , G01N2291/011 , G01N2291/012 , G01N2291/015 , G01N2291/018 , G01N2291/02416 , G01N2291/02433
摘要： Pulse echo apparatus and methods are disclosed for measuring characteristics of a borehole while it is being drilled. A component of a bottomhole assembly, preferably a drilling collar, is provided with one or more ultra-sonic transceivers. A pulse echo sensor of the transceiver is preferably placed in a stabilizer fin of the collar, but may also be placed in the wall of the collar, preferably close to a stabilizing fin. Electronic processing and control circuitry for the pulse-echo sensor is provided in an electronic module placed within such collar. Such pulse echo apparatus, which preferably includes two diametrically opposed transceivers, generates signals from which standoff from a borehole wall may be determined. A method and apparatus are provided for measuring standoff and borehole diameter in the presence of drilling cuttings entrained in the drilling fluid. In a preferred embodiment, such signals are assessed by the electronic processing and control circuitry to determine if gas has entered borehole. Three methods and apparatus are provided for such gas entry determination. The first relies on measurement of sonic impedance of the drilling fluid by assessing the amplitude of an echo from an interface between the drilling fluid and a delay-line placed outwardly of a ceramic sensor. The second relies on measurement of drilling fluid attenuation of a borehole wall echo. The third relies on measurement of the phase of oscillations of echoes to identify large gas bubble entries. The pulse-echo sensor includes a sensor stack including a backing element, a piezo-electric ceramic disk, and a delay-line.

10. 发明授权

US5130950A Ultrasonic measurement apparatus 失效
标题翻译：超声波测量装置
公开(公告)号：US5130950A
公开(公告)日：1992-07-14
申请号：US525268
申请日：1990-05-16
申请人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
发明人： Jacques Orban , James C. Mayes
IPC分类号： B06B1/06 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/08 , E21B47/10 , G01B17/00 , G01B17/06 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/22 , G01N29/28 , G01V1/52
CPC分类号： B06B1/0681 , E21B21/08 , E21B47/082 , E21B47/101 , G01B17/00 , G01B17/06 , G01H15/00 , G01N29/02 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/222 , G01N29/28 , G01V1/52 , G01N2291/011 , G01N2291/012 , G01N2291/015 , G01N2291/018 , G01N2291/02416 , G01N2291/02433
摘要： Pulse echo apparatus and methods are disclosed for measuring characteristics of a borehole while it is being drilled. A component of a bottomhole assembly, preferably a drilling collar, is provided with one or more ultra-sonic transceivers. A pulse echo sensor of the transceiver is preferably placed in a stabilizer fin of the collar, but may also be placed in the wall of the collar, preferably close to a stabilizing fin. Electronic processing and control circuitry for the pulse-echo sensor is provided in an electronic module placed within such collar. Such pulse echo apparatus, which preferably includes two diametrically opposed transceivers, generates signals from which standoff from a borehole wall may be determined. A method and apparatus are provided for measuring standoff and borehole diameter in the presence of drilling cuttings entrained in the drilling fluid. In a preferred embodiment, such signals are assessed by the electronic processing and control circuity to determine if gas has entered borehole. Three methods and apparatus are provided for such gas entry determination. The first relies on measurement of sonic impedance of the drilling fluid by assessing the amplitude of an echo from an interface between the drilling fluid and a delay-line placed outwardly of a ceramic sensor. The second relies on measurement of drilling fluid attenuation of a borehole wall echo. The third relies on measurement of the phase of oscillations of echoes to identify large gas bubbles entries. The pulse-echo sensor includes a sensor stack including a backing element, a piezo-electric ceramic disk, and a delay-line.

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