19009748. MECHANICALLY RESPONSIVE FIBER OPTIC THREAD ASSEMBLY (Schlumberger Technology Corporation)
MECHANICALLY RESPONSIVE FIBER OPTIC THREAD ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Inventor(s)
Joseph Varkey of Richmond TX US
Maria Grisanti of Missouri City TX US
Burcu Unal Altintas of Richmond TX US
MECHANICALLY RESPONSIVE FIBER OPTIC THREAD ASSEMBLY
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 19009748 titled 'MECHANICALLY RESPONSIVE FIBER OPTIC THREAD ASSEMBLY
Original Abstract Submitted
A fiber optic thread assembly configured with a cumulative gap for mechanical responsiveness and protection from micro-bend damage. The assembly may be incorporated into a wireline or slickline cable for obtaining fiber optic readings of enhanced accuracy during an application in a well. The gap is uniquely tailored to allow for a natural reduction during deployment of the cable into the well, thereby providing the enhanced accuracy. However, the gap is also sufficient to help avoid micro-bend damage from the resulting mechanical responsiveness, which is attained upon deployment of the cable into the well.