公开(公告)号：US20110304346A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13155034

申请日：2011-06-07

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Yi Liu ,  Louis Perez ,  Paul Bergren ,  Kerry L. Sanderlin

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Yi Liu ,  Louis Perez ,  Paul Bergren ,  Kerry L. Sanderlin

IPC: G01R27/04 ,  H01L41/22

CPC classification number: G01N29/022 ,  G01N29/028 ,  G01N2291/02818 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/0427 ,  H01L41/0533 ,  H01L41/23 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for estimating a property of a fluid. The apparatus includes: a piezoelectric resonator configured to be disposed in the fluid; an electrode embedded in the piezoelectric resonator and included in a resonator circuit configured to output an electrical signal related to the property; a discontinuity defined by a surface of the piezoelectric resonator, the discontinuity altering an impedance of the resonator circuit if a high-dielectric fluid or a conductive fluid is disposed in the discontinuity; and an insulating material disposed in the discontinuity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于估计流体性质的装置。 该装置包括：构造成设置在流体中的压电谐振器; 嵌入在所述压电谐振器中并包括在谐振器电路中的电极，所述谐振器电路被配置为输出与所述特性相关的电信号; 由压电谐振器的表面限定的不连续性，如果高介电流体或导电流体被​​布置在不连续处，则不连续性改变谐振器电路的阻抗; 以及设置在不连续处的绝缘材料。

公开(公告)号：US07912647B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12052001

申请日：2008-03-20

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01B7/26

CPC classification number: E21B47/04

Abstract: A system for measuring a true vertical depth of a downhole tool is provided. The system includes: a first optical clock located at a first depth and having a first frequency; a second optical clock disposable at a downhole location and having a second frequency at the downhole location; and a processor for receiving the first frequency and the second frequency, and calculating a true vertical depth of the second optical clock based on a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency. A system and computer program product for measuring a true vertical depth of a downhole tool are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量井下工具的真实垂直深度的系统。 该系统包括：位于第一深度并具有第一频率的第一光学时钟; 第二光学时钟在井下位置处一次性并且在井下位置处具有第二频率; 以及处理器，用于接收第一频率和第二频率，并且基于第一频率和第二频率之间的差计算第二光学时钟的真实垂直深度。 还提供了用于测量井下工具的真实垂直深度的系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US07886821B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US12019452

申请日：2008-01-24

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: E21B49/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/10 ,  E21B47/01 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/09 ,  G01N21/11 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2201/08 ,  G01V8/02

Abstract: A downhole fluid sample container includes a fluid sample container detachably coupled to a downhole sub, the fluid sample container having an internal chamber for receiving the downhole fluid. At least one semimetal (for example, silicon or germanium) window is coupled to the fluid sample container, the window being substantially transparent to electromagnetic energy wavelengths within a selected band. A method includes transmitting electromagnetic energy from an electromagnetic energy source to downhole fluid through at least one semimetal window in a container, receiving an electromagnetic energy response with a spectrometer, and estimating the downhole fluid property based at least in part on the electromagnetic energy response.

Abstract translation: 井下流体样品容器包括可拆卸地联接到井下sub的流体样品容器，流体样品容器具有用于接收井下流体的内部室。 至少一个半金属（例如，硅或锗）窗口耦合到流体样品容器，该窗对于选定的带内的电磁能量波长基本上是透明的。 一种方法包括：通过容器中的至少一个半金属窗口将电磁能量从电磁能源传输到井下流体，利用光谱仪接收电磁能量响应，以及至少部分地基于电磁能量响应来估计井下流体特性。

公开(公告)号：US20110017454A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12836791

申请日：2010-07-15

Applicant: Kerry L. Sanderlin ,  Jimmie L. Riche, JR. ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Vaibhav Bahadur

Inventor： Kerry L. Sanderlin ,  Jimmie L. Riche, JR. ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Vaibhav Bahadur

IPC: E21B36/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/011

Abstract: Devices and related methods for reducing a thermal loading of one or more components may include a housing having an interior for receiving the component(s), and a thermally conductive flowable material in thermal communication to the component(s).

Abstract translation: 用于减少一个或多个部件的热负荷的装置和相关方法可以包括具有用于接收部件的内部的壳体和与部件热连通的导热可流动材料。

公开(公告)号：US20110016962A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12839920

申请日：2010-07-20

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: G01N23/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/2823 ,  E21B49/10 ,  G01N21/1702 ,  G01N29/036 ,  G01N29/222 ,  G01N29/2418 ,  G01N2291/014 ,  G01N2291/0224 ,  G01N2291/0226

Abstract: An apparatus for characterizing a fluid property in a vessel may include a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member may be oriented at a non-zero angle. The second member may be responsive to the motion of the first member, and the first member may be acoustically coupled to the fluid by the vessel. Also, a method for characterizing the fluid includes using the response of the second member to estimate the fluid property.

Abstract translation: 用于表征容器中的流体性质的装置可以包括第一构件和第二构件。 第一构件和第二构件可以非零角度定向。 第二构件可以响应于第一构件的运动，并且第一构件可以由容器声学耦合到流体。 此外，用于表征流体的方法包括使用第二构件的响应来估计流体性质。

公开(公告)号：US07826050B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11850434

申请日：2007-09-05

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Paul A. Bergren ,  Francisco Galvan-Sanchez ,  Daniel T. Georgi

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Paul A. Bergren ,  Francisco Galvan-Sanchez ,  Daniel T. Georgi

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/0303 ,  G01N2021/0307 ,  G02B2207/117

Abstract: A method is disclosed for changing an optical path length through a fluid downhole, comprising interspersing an optically transmissive member into a first optical path through the fluid, thereby creating a second shorter optical path through the fluid. In another embodiment, the method further comprises measuring an intensity of light, I1 transmitted through the first optical path; measuring an intensity of light, I2 transmitted through the second optical path; and estimating an optical property for the second optical path from the ratio, I1/I2. A system is disclosed for changing an optical path length through a fluid downhole, comprising a fluid passage between two optically transmissive windows for the fluid downhole, the fluid passage having a first optical path through the fluid; and an optically transmissive member for insertion into the first optical path, thereby creating a second shorter optical path through the fluid.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过井下流体改变光路长度的方法，其包括将透光构件分散到通过流体的第一光路中，从而产生通过流体的第二较短光路。 在另一个实施例中，该方法还包括测量通过第一光路传输的光的强度; 测量通过第二光路传输的光的强度; 并从该比率I1 / I2估计第二光路的光学特性。 公开了一种用于通过井下流体改变光路长度的系统，包括用于流体井下的两个光学透射窗之间的流体通道，流体通道具有穿过流体的第一光路; 以及用于插入到第一光路中的透光构件，从而产生通过流体的第二较短光路。

公开(公告)号：US07817285B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11870503

申请日：2007-10-11

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01L9/0076 ,  G01V8/02 ,  H01S5/0028 ,  H01S5/0607

Abstract: An instrument for use in a borehole, the instrument including a pressure tuned light source disposed in a housing adapted for insertion into the borehole.

Abstract translation: 一种在钻孔中使用的仪器，该仪器包括设置在适于插入钻孔中的壳体中的压力调节光源。

公开(公告)号：US07814782B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11837991

申请日：2007-08-13

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/10 ,  E21B49/081 ,  G01N33/2823

Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for detecting gas in return fluids. A semi-permeable interface is disposed on a tool sub, the semi-permeable interface being in communication with a fluid cell and with a return fluid in an annular region defined by an outside the tool sub and a borehole wall. A sensor responsive to a gas carried by the return fluid is disposed in the fluid cell to sense the gas that enters the fluid cell from the return fluid via the semi-permeable interface.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于检测返回流体中的气体的装置和方法。 半透液界面设置在工具辅助部分上，半渗透界面与流体池连通，并且返回流体位于由工具副外壁和钻孔壁限定的环形区域中。 响应于由返回流体携带的气体的响应传感器设置在流体池中，以便经由半渗透界面从返回流体感测进入流体池的气体。

公开(公告)号：US20100187413A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12685028

申请日：2010-01-11

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Anton Nikitin

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Anton Nikitin

IPC: G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V8/02

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a property of a subterranean material, the apparatus including: a photon induced emission device configured to be disposed in a borehole penetrating the subterranean material and to provide an output related to an induced emission interaction with a received photon that generates an electron that is used for providing the output; wherein the output is used for estimating the property.

Abstract translation: 一种用于估计地下材料的性质的装置，所述装置包括：光子诱发发射装置，其被配置为设置在穿透所述地下材料的钻孔中并提供与产生电子的接收光子的诱导发射相互作用相关的输出 用于提供输出; 其中所述输出用于估计所述属性。

公开(公告)号：US20100147349A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12635060

申请日：2009-12-10

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: H01L35/30

CPC classification number: E21B41/0085 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B47/01

Abstract: A system for supplying voltage to a downhole component is disclosed. The system includes: a pyroelectric material disposed in electrical communication with the component, the component configured to be disposed within a borehole in an earth formation; and a heating unit in operable communication with the pyroelectric material and configured to change a temperature of the pyroelectric material and cause the pyroelectric material to generate a voltage to activate the component. A method of supplying voltage to a downhole component is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种向井下部件供电的系统。 该系统包括：热电材料，其被布置成与所述部件电连通，所述部件被配置为设置在地层中的井眼内; 以及加热单元，其与所述热电材料可操作地连通并且被配置为改变所述热电材料的温度并且使所述热电材料产生电压以激活所述部件。 还公开了向井下部件供电的方法。