Apparatus and method for detecting pressure signals

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8891071
APP PUB NO 20130141733A1
SERIAL NO

13757816

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An apparatus comprising an encoded pressure signal propagating in a fluid flowing in a conduit. An optical fiber measurement element has a reflector on one end and is disposed around at least a portion of the conduit. A light source injects a second optical signal and a third optical signal propagating in first and second optical fibers, respectively. A delay section is disposed in the second optical fiber. The second optical signal and the third optical signal are directed into the optical fiber measurement element and are reflected back from the reflective end such that at least a portion of the reflected second and third optical signals propagate through the second and first optical fibers respectively to an optical detector. The optical detector senses an interference between the reflected optical signals and outputs a first signal related thereto.

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HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC10200 BELLAIRE BOULEVARD HOUSTON TX 77072

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dudley, James H Spring, US 33 983
Maida,, Jr John L Houston, US 38 458
Rodney, Paul F Spring, US 139 4311
Skinner, Neal G Lewisville, US 125 4183
Spross, Ronald L Humble, US 22 573

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