Acoustic generator and associated methods and well systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9410388
APP PUB NO 20140313855A1
SERIAL NO

14307709

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A well system and associated method can include an acoustic generator which can be used to excite a formation with acoustic waves transmitted from the acoustic generator. Another well system and associated method can include an acoustic generator which can transmit acoustic waves into cement surrounding a casing. Another well system and associated method can include an acoustic generator which can be used to transmit acoustic waves into an annulus surrounding a well screen during or after a gravel packing operation. Another well system and associated method can include an acoustic generator which can be connected in a drill string in close proximity to a drill bit, with the acoustic generator transmitting acoustic waves into a formation ahead of the bit.

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  • HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cavender, Travis W Angleton, US 42 1239
Gleitman, Daniel D Houston, US 45 1389
Schultz, Roger L Ninnekah, US 292 8807

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