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Number: 181/102
Name: Acoustics > Geophysical or subsurface exploration > Well logging
Description: Subject matter wherein said geologic or subsurface structure includes a shaft or deep boring in the earth.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
181/105 Bore hole or casing condition 159
181/104 Directional source or detector 98
181/103 Programmed or timer-controlled 40
181/106 Seismic wave generation 235


Patents under this class:
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
RE40944 Adjustable shear valve mud pulser and controls therefor Oct. 27, 2009
7574303 Seismogram correction for absorption effects Aug. 11, 2009
7564741 Intelligent efficient servo-actuator for a downhole pulser Jul. 21, 2009
7529150 Borehole apparatus and methods for simultaneous multimode excitation and reception to determine elastic wave velocities, elastic modulii, degree of anisotropy and elastic symmetry configuratio May. 5, 2009
7500539 Method and apparatus of using crossed magnetic fields for measuring conductivity, permeability and porosity Mar. 10, 2009
7495995 Method and apparatus for investigating a borehole with a caliper Feb. 24, 2009
7492664 Method for processing acoustic reflections in array data to image near-borehole geological structure Feb. 17, 2009
7463551 Method of generating directional low frequency acoustic signals and reflected signal detection enhancements for seismic while drilling applications Dec. 9, 2008
7460435 Acoustic transducers for tubulars Dec. 2, 2008
7436185 Highly integrated logging tool Oct. 14, 2008
7418865 Method and apparatus for ultrasound velocity measurements in drilling fluids Sep. 2, 2008
7357030 Apparatus and methods for determining at least one characteristic of a proximate environment Apr. 15, 2008
7356411 Method for acquiring and interpreting transient electromagnetic measurements Apr. 8, 2008
7334661 Acoustic logging tool sleeve Feb. 26, 2008
7336562 Sonic logging tool including receiver and spacer structure Feb. 26, 2008
7277358 Apparatus, method and system for digitally transmitting acoustic pulse gun signals Oct. 2, 2007
7263029 System and method for acquiring seismic and micro-seismic data in deviated wellbores Aug. 28, 2007
7252174 Downhole seismic-sonic receiver Aug. 7, 2007
7216737 Acoustic isolator between downhole transmitters and receivers May. 15, 2007
7046165 Method for collecting geological data ahead of a drill bit May. 16, 2006
7032707 Acoustic isolator downhole applications Apr. 25, 2006
7028806 Acoustic isolator for downhole applications Apr. 18, 2006
7020045 Block and module for seismic sources and sensors Mar. 28, 2006
7012852 Method, apparatus and system for detecting seismic waves in a borehole Mar. 14, 2006
6981550 Sonde Jan. 3, 2006
6973993 Methods and apparatus of suppressing tube waves within a bore hole and seismic surveying systems incorporating same Dec. 13, 2005
6956791 Apparatus for receiving downhole acoustic signals Oct. 18, 2005
6930616 Method and apparatus for LWD shear velocity measurement Aug. 16, 2005
6915875 Acoustic isolator for downhole applications Jul. 12, 2005
6899197 Method and apparatus for absorbing acoustic energy May. 31, 2005
6883638 Accelerometer transducer used for seismic recording Apr. 26, 2005
6868035 Method and apparatus for coupling seismic sensors to a borehole wall Mar. 15, 2005
6834743 Wideband isolator for acoustic tools Dec. 28, 2004
6820716 Acoustic isolator for well logging system Nov. 23, 2004
6791469 Method of drilling in response to looking ahead of the bit Sep. 14, 2004
6776255 Methods and apparatus of suppressing tube waves within a bore hole and seismic surveying systems incorporating same Aug. 17, 2004
6747914 Use of minor borehole obstructions as seismic sources Jun. 8, 2004
6739423 Acoustic logging tool May. 25, 2004
6728165 Acoustic sensing system for downhole seismic applications utilizing an array of fiber optic sensors Apr. 27, 2004
6712141 Method and apparatus for deployment, mounting and coupling of downhole geophones Mar. 30, 2004
6705425 Regenerative combustion device Mar. 16, 2004
6670813 Integrated borehole system for reservoir detection and monitoring Dec. 30, 2003
6662899 Use of autonomous moveable obstructions as seismic sources Dec. 16, 2003
6643221 Structures and methods for damping tool waves particularly for acoustic logging tools Nov. 4, 2003
6619423 Measuring device for measuring the elastic properties of a surface structure Sep. 16, 2003
6615949 Acoustic isolator for downhole applications Sep. 9, 2003
6588267 Isolator bar for acoustic instruments used in downhole formations Jul. 8, 2003
6588542 Borehole tool actuating mechanism Jul. 8, 2003
6568501 Receiver array using tubing conveyed packer elements May. 27, 2003
6564899 Method and apparatus for absorbing acoustic energy May. 20, 2003

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