DRILL BIT MOUNTED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED DATA TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD

• Main Authors: HABERNAL, JASON, R, SULLIVAN, ERIC, C, TRINH, TU, TIEN, GLASGOW, R., KEITH, JR
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 28.03.2014
• Subjects: EARTH DRILLING; EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS; MINING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS

A data acquisition module comprising a base sized and configured for disposition within a shank of a drill bit bore and an extension protruding therefrom having electrical contacts on an exterior surface thereof for connection to electrical contacts on an interior surface of a sub secured to the bit...