Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a pulse generator that can generate longitudinal pulses in a drill string. A poppet is longitudinally moved in and out of an orifice in the pulse generator reducing the flow of drilling mud temporarily, generating a longitudinal pulse. The longitudinal pulse generator may be combined with a conventional transverse pulse generator to create a pulse generator capable of generating pulses in both transverse and longitudinal directions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 17, 2011
Date of Patent:
May 27, 2014
Assignee:
Xtend Energy Services, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher Konschuh, Laurier E. Comeau
Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a pulse generator that can generate longitudinal pulses in a drill string. A poppet is longitudinally moved in and out of an orifice in the pulse generator reducing the flow of drilling mud temporarily, generating a longitudinal pulse. The longitudinal pulse generator may be combined with a conventional transverse pulse generator to create a pulse generator capable of generating pulses in both transverse and longitudinal directions.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 17, 2011
Publication date:
August 23, 2012
Applicant:
XTEND ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
Inventors:
Christopher Konschuh, Laurier E. Comeau