Apparatus and method for data transmission from a rotating control device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9988871
APP PUB NO 20160348460A1
SERIAL NO

15188320

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A rotating control device (RCD) for use with a drilling unit includes a body having a flange formed at an end thereof for coupling to the drilling unit; a seal assembly for receiving and sealing against a tubular; a bearing assembly for supporting rotation of the seal assembly relative to the body; a releasable connection connecting the bearing assembly to the body; a transmitting assembly rotatable with the seal assembly; and a receiving assembly attached to a non-rotating portion of the RCD.

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WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION1525 WEST W T HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28262

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bailey, Thomas F Abilene, US 116 6284
Chambers, James Hackett, US 12 503
Gray, Kevin L Houston, US 28 1127

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