Patents Assigned to Impact Guidance Systems, Inc.
  • Datacoil™ Downhole Logging System
    Publication number: 20110083845
    Abstract: A logging tool for use within a work string within a wellbore. The logging tool includes one or more sensors which detect operational conditions within the wellbore and a processing and storage means for recording data relating to these conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Impact Guidance Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin
  • Downhole intelligent impact jar and method for use
    Patent number: 7533724
    Abstract: An intelligent downhole impact jar device is described that is able to sense well bore angle or deviation and alter the effective jar impact load based upon the sensed information. The impact jar device includes a jarring portion for creating jarring impacts within a wellbore toolstring. The jarring portion is adjustable so that jarring forces of various levels can be produced. The jarring portion is adjusted in response to sensed wellbore conditions, such as the angle of deviation of the surrounding wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Impact Guidance Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart McLaughlin