Patent ID: 6688396
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: E21B,H01R

Abstract:
An apparatus capable of conveying electrical power and data signals between a first location and a second location in a well borehole, the apparatus comprising:(a) a first elongated tube disposed at the first location, the first elongated tube having a first end; (b) a second elongated tube disposed at the second location, the second elongated tube having a second end coupled to the first end; (c) a first plurality of conductive pathways extending longitudinally through at least a portion of the first elongated tube terminating at the first end; (d) a second plurality of conductive pathways extending longitudinally through at least a portion of the second elongated tube terminating at the second end; and (e) a verification device operatively associated with the first and second pluralities of conductive pathways for verifying electrical continuity between the first and second pluralities of conductive pathways.