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E21B 47/18

through the well fluid

Full Title

Survey of boreholes or wells (monitoring pressure or flow of drilling fluid E21B21/08) > Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling > using acoustic waves > through the well fluid

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  • E21B 47/20 by modulation of mud waves, e.g. by continuous modulation
  • E21B 47/22 by negative mud pulses using a pressure relieve valve between drill pipe and annulus
  • E21B 47/24 by positive mud pulses using a flow restricting valve within the drill pipe

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES GROUP US 27,652
  2. SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SA 7,755
  3. PETROCHINA COMPANY 7,025
  4. BAKER HUGHES US 6,589
  5. SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY US 6,151
  6. SINOPEC (CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION) 4,443
  7. SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY NL 4,255
  8. CNPC (CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION) 3,991
  9. SERVICES PETROLIERS SCHLUMBERGER FR 3,300
  10. SCHLUMBERGER CANADA CA 3,086