Patent
US 10,001,614HYBRID FIBER OPTIC AND GRAPHENE CABLE
GAO, Li, MAIDA, John L., SAMSON, Etienne
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.·12 November 2015·US
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wellbore system that includes an optical cable that includes one or more optical fibers and one or more graphenic elements …
FIG. 2A is a side view of an optical cable having a graphenic element continuously disposed about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0006]
FIG. 3 is a side view of an optical cable having a single graphenic element helically wrapped about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0008]
FIG. 4 is a side view of an optical cable having multiple graphenic elements helically wrapped about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0009]
FIG. 5 is a cross- sectional view of an optical cable having multiple graphenic elements and multiple optical fibers according to one embodiment. [0010]
FIG. 6 is an illustration of the assembly of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0011]
FIG. 7 is an illustration of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0012]
FIG. 8 is an illustration of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0013]
FIG. 9 is a schematic illustration of a system for preparing an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0014]
FIG. 10 is a schematic illustration of a system for preparing the optical cable according to one embodiment. [0015] Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A hybrid optical cable, comprising: an optically transmissive fiber that is coupleable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; an electrically conductive graphenic element wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber, wherein the electrically conductive graphenic element includes at least one of a graphenic ribbon or a graphenic strand;and an end connector electrically coupled to the graphenic element and electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Currently amended
The cable of claim 1, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Original
The cable of claim 1, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is longitudinally wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
The cable of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphenic element is approximately 40 nm to approximately 50 nm thick. Original
The cable of claim 1, further comprising a buffer layer between the optically transmissive fiber and the graphenic element, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Page 3 of 7 Original
The cable of claim 1, further comprising an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the graphenic element. Original
Canceled
A method, comprising: providing an optically transmissive fiber that is coupleable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; applying an electrically conductive graphenic element to the optically transmissive fiber, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes at least one of: wrapping a graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber; synthesizing or sooting a graphenic layer on a radial surface of the optically transmissive fiber; or disposing a strand of graphene radially adjacent to the optically transmissive fiber; enclosing the optically transmissive fiber and the electrically conductive graphenic element in an electrically insulating jacket;and electrically coupling an end connector to the graphenic element, the end connector being electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Currently amended
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes wrapping the graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Page 4 of 7 Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes longitudinally wrapping the graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes synthesizing or sooting the graphenic layer and the graphenic layer is approximately 40 nm to approximately 50 nm thick. Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes wrapping the graphenic ribbon around a buffer layer of the optically transmissive fiber. Original
Canceled
An optical cable, comprising: an optically transmissive fiber that is cou p leable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; an electrically conductive ribbon of graphene wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber; an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the graphenic element[[.]];and an end connector electrically coupled to the conductive ribbon of g raphene and electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Amendment and Response to final Office Action Page 5 of 7 Currently amended
The cable of claim 16, wherein the ribbon of graphene is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Original
The cable of claim 16, wherein the ribbon of graphene is longitudinally wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
hybrid optical cable with graphenic element
optical cable with graphene ribbon
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphenic ribbon
graphenic layer (coating)
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphenic element thickness (claimed range) | 40–50 | graphenic ribbon |
graphene electrical resistivity vs copper | -35 |
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US 10,001,614Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wellbore system that includes an optical cable that includes one or more optical fibers and one or more graphenic elements …
FIG. 2A is a side view of an optical cable having a graphenic element continuously disposed about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0006]
FIG. 3 is a side view of an optical cable having a single graphenic element helically wrapped about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0008]
FIG. 4 is a side view of an optical cable having multiple graphenic elements helically wrapped about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0009]
FIG. 5 is a cross- sectional view of an optical cable having multiple graphenic elements and multiple optical fibers according to one embodiment. [0010]
FIG. 6 is an illustration of the assembly of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0011]
FIG. 7 is an illustration of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0012]
FIG. 8 is an illustration of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0013]
FIG. 9 is a schematic illustration of a system for preparing an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0014]
FIG. 10 is a schematic illustration of a system for preparing the optical cable according to one embodiment. [0015] Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A hybrid optical cable, comprising: an optically transmissive fiber that is coupleable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; an electrically conductive graphenic element wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber, wherein the electrically conductive graphenic element includes at least one of a graphenic ribbon or a graphenic strand;and an end connector electrically coupled to the graphenic element and electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Currently amended
The cable of claim 1, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Original
The cable of claim 1, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is longitudinally wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
The cable of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphenic element is approximately 40 nm to approximately 50 nm thick. Original
The cable of claim 1, further comprising a buffer layer between the optically transmissive fiber and the graphenic element, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Page 3 of 7 Original
The cable of claim 1, further comprising an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the graphenic element. Original
Canceled
A method, comprising: providing an optically transmissive fiber that is coupleable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; applying an electrically conductive graphenic element to the optically transmissive fiber, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes at least one of: wrapping a graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber; synthesizing or sooting a graphenic layer on a radial surface of the optically transmissive fiber; or disposing a strand of graphene radially adjacent to the optically transmissive fiber; enclosing the optically transmissive fiber and the electrically conductive graphenic element in an electrically insulating jacket;and electrically coupling an end connector to the graphenic element, the end connector being electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Currently amended
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes wrapping the graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Page 4 of 7 Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes longitudinally wrapping the graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes synthesizing or sooting the graphenic layer and the graphenic layer is approximately 40 nm to approximately 50 nm thick. Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes wrapping the graphenic ribbon around a buffer layer of the optically transmissive fiber. Original
Canceled
An optical cable, comprising: an optically transmissive fiber that is cou p leable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; an electrically conductive ribbon of graphene wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber; an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the graphenic element[[.]];and an end connector electrically coupled to the conductive ribbon of g raphene and electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Amendment and Response to final Office Action Page 5 of 7 Currently amended
The cable of claim 16, wherein the ribbon of graphene is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Original
The cable of claim 16, wherein the ribbon of graphene is longitudinally wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
hybrid optical cable with graphenic element
optical cable with graphene ribbon
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphenic ribbon
graphenic layer (coating)
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphenic element thickness (claimed range) | 40–50 | graphenic ribbon |
graphene electrical resistivity vs copper | -35 |
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Atlas literature
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US 10,001,614Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wellbore system that includes an optical cable that includes one or more optical fibers and one or more graphenic elements …
FIG. 2A is a side view of an optical cable having a graphenic element continuously disposed about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0006]
FIG. 3 is a side view of an optical cable having a single graphenic element helically wrapped about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0008]
FIG. 4 is a side view of an optical cable having multiple graphenic elements helically wrapped about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0009]
FIG. 5 is a cross- sectional view of an optical cable having multiple graphenic elements and multiple optical fibers according to one embodiment. [0010]
FIG. 6 is an illustration of the assembly of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0011]
FIG. 7 is an illustration of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0012]
FIG. 8 is an illustration of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0013]
FIG. 9 is a schematic illustration of a system for preparing an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0014]
FIG. 10 is a schematic illustration of a system for preparing the optical cable according to one embodiment. [0015] Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A hybrid optical cable, comprising: an optically transmissive fiber that is coupleable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; an electrically conductive graphenic element wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber, wherein the electrically conductive graphenic element includes at least one of a graphenic ribbon or a graphenic strand;and an end connector electrically coupled to the graphenic element and electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Currently amended
The cable of claim 1, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Original
The cable of claim 1, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is longitudinally wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
The cable of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphenic element is approximately 40 nm to approximately 50 nm thick. Original
The cable of claim 1, further comprising a buffer layer between the optically transmissive fiber and the graphenic element, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Page 3 of 7 Original
The cable of claim 1, further comprising an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the graphenic element. Original
Canceled
A method, comprising: providing an optically transmissive fiber that is coupleable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; applying an electrically conductive graphenic element to the optically transmissive fiber, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes at least one of: wrapping a graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber; synthesizing or sooting a graphenic layer on a radial surface of the optically transmissive fiber; or disposing a strand of graphene radially adjacent to the optically transmissive fiber; enclosing the optically transmissive fiber and the electrically conductive graphenic element in an electrically insulating jacket;and electrically coupling an end connector to the graphenic element, the end connector being electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Currently amended
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes wrapping the graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Page 4 of 7 Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes longitudinally wrapping the graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes synthesizing or sooting the graphenic layer and the graphenic layer is approximately 40 nm to approximately 50 nm thick. Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes wrapping the graphenic ribbon around a buffer layer of the optically transmissive fiber. Original
Canceled
An optical cable, comprising: an optically transmissive fiber that is cou p leable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; an electrically conductive ribbon of graphene wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber; an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the graphenic element[[.]];and an end connector electrically coupled to the conductive ribbon of g raphene and electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Amendment and Response to final Office Action Page 5 of 7 Currently amended
The cable of claim 16, wherein the ribbon of graphene is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Original
The cable of claim 16, wherein the ribbon of graphene is longitudinally wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
hybrid optical cable with graphenic element
optical cable with graphene ribbon
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphenic ribbon
graphenic layer (coating)
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphenic element thickness (claimed range) | 40–50 | graphenic ribbon |
graphene electrical resistivity vs copper | -35 |
Patent
Atlas literature
Patent
US 10,001,614Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wellbore system that includes an optical cable that includes one or more optical fibers and one or more graphenic elements …
FIG. 2A is a side view of an optical cable having a graphenic element continuously disposed about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0006]
FIG. 3 is a side view of an optical cable having a single graphenic element helically wrapped about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0008]
FIG. 4 is a side view of an optical cable having multiple graphenic elements helically wrapped about an optical fiber according to one embodiment. [0009]
FIG. 5 is a cross- sectional view of an optical cable having multiple graphenic elements and multiple optical fibers according to one embodiment. [0010]
FIG. 6 is an illustration of the assembly of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0011]
FIG. 7 is an illustration of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0012]
FIG. 8 is an illustration of an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0013]
FIG. 9 is a schematic illustration of a system for preparing an optical cable according to one embodiment. [0014]
FIG. 10 is a schematic illustration of a system for preparing the optical cable according to one embodiment. [0015] Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A hybrid optical cable, comprising: an optically transmissive fiber that is coupleable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; an electrically conductive graphenic element wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber, wherein the electrically conductive graphenic element includes at least one of a graphenic ribbon or a graphenic strand;and an end connector electrically coupled to the graphenic element and electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Currently amended
The cable of claim 1, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Original
The cable of claim 1, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is longitudinally wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
The cable of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphenic element is approximately 40 nm to approximately 50 nm thick. Original
The cable of claim 1, further comprising a buffer layer between the optically transmissive fiber and the graphenic element, wherein the graphenic element is the graphenic ribbon and the graphenic ribbon is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Page 3 of 7 Original
The cable of claim 1, further comprising an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the graphenic element. Original
Canceled
A method, comprising: providing an optically transmissive fiber that is coupleable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; applying an electrically conductive graphenic element to the optically transmissive fiber, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes at least one of: wrapping a graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber; synthesizing or sooting a graphenic layer on a radial surface of the optically transmissive fiber; or disposing a strand of graphene radially adjacent to the optically transmissive fiber; enclosing the optically transmissive fiber and the electrically conductive graphenic element in an electrically insulating jacket;and electrically coupling an end connector to the graphenic element, the end connector being electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Currently amended
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes wrapping the graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Page 4 of 7 Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes longitudinally wrapping the graphenic ribbon around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes synthesizing or sooting the graphenic layer and the graphenic layer is approximately 40 nm to approximately 50 nm thick. Original
The method of claim 9, wherein applying the electrically conductive graphenic element includes wrapping the graphenic ribbon around a buffer layer of the optically transmissive fiber. Original
Canceled
An optical cable, comprising: an optically transmissive fiber that is cou p leable to a downhole tool for providing a communication path between the downhole tool and a device at a surface of a wellbore; an electrically conductive ribbon of graphene wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber; an electrically insulating jacket surrounding the graphenic element[[.]];and an end connector electrically coupled to the conductive ribbon of g raphene and electrically coupleable to the downhole tool for providing an electrical signal to the downhole tool. Amendment and Response to final Office Action Page 5 of 7 Currently amended
The cable of claim 16, wherein the ribbon of graphene is wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber in a helix-like configuration. Original
The cable of claim 16, wherein the ribbon of graphene is longitudinally wrapped around the optically transmissive fiber. Original
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
hybrid optical cable with graphenic element
optical cable with graphene ribbon
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphenic ribbon
graphenic layer (coating)
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphenic element thickness (claimed range) | 40–50 | graphenic ribbon |
graphene electrical resistivity vs copper | -35 |
graphenic strand
graphene
C
amorphous graphite
optically transmissive fiber
Thickness | 40–50 nm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 0.1 mm | — |
graphenic strand
graphene
C
amorphous graphite
optically transmissive fiber
Thickness | 40–50 nm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 0.1 mm | — |
graphenic strand
graphene
C
amorphous graphite
optically transmissive fiber
Thickness | 40–50 nm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 0.1 mm | — |
graphenic strand
graphene
C
amorphous graphite
optically transmissive fiber
Thickness | 40–50 nm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 0.1 mm | — |