US4116289A
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Rotary bit with ridges
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1977-09-23
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1997-09-23
Abstract
Abstract To allow the bit to drill in formations that behave plastically, while also protecting the bit against overloading when entering a relatively soft formation, ridge-shaped elements are provided having the ridges within the rotation alloy symmetric surface defined by the scraping edges of the scraping means (natural or artificial diamonds). The flanks of the elements are positioned at an acute angle to the said surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Robijn Feenstra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:26
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B10/00; E21B10/46; E21B10/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
Rotary bit for drilling a hole in a subsurface formation, said bit comprising a body with central axis, a plurality of mud flow channels arranged in the outer surface of the body, said channels substantially extending from a place near the central axis to body portions having the largest radius with respect to the central axis, scraping means mounted on the body and having scraping edges for drilling a hole in a subsurface formation, said scraping means extending in a single row along one side of each channel and lining at least part of the wall of each channel, and ridge-shaped elements on the outer surface of the body, the elements being abrasive-resistant, being provided with nonscraping ridges that are located within the rotationally symmetric surface defined by the scraping edges of the scraping means, said ridges substantially extending along circles concentric to the central axis, and having flanks that are positioned at an acute angle with respect to the said symmetric surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
Rotary bit for drilling a hole in a subsurface formation, said bit comprising a body with central axis, a plurality of mud flow channels arranged in the outer surface of the body, said channels substantially extending from a place near the central axis to body portions having the largest radius with respect to the central axis, scraping means mounted on the body and having scraping edges for drilling a hole in a subsurface formation, said scraping means extending in a single row along one side of each channel and lining at least part of the wall of each channel, and ridge-shaped elements on the outer surface of the body, the elements being abrasive-resistant, being provided with nonscraping ridges that are located within the rotationally symmetric surface defined by the scraping edges of the scraping means, said ridges substantially extending along circles concentric to the central axis, and having flanks that are positioned at an acute angle with respect to the said symmetric surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
Rotary bit according to claim 1, comprising mud jet nozzles debouching in each of the mud channels in a direction such that the main direction of flow from the majority of the nozzles is along and close to the lining of the channel wall formed by the scraping means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Rotary bit according to claim 2, wherein the flow from each nozzle has a component in the direction towards the scraping means nearest thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
Rotary bit according to claim 2, wherein the flow from each nozzle has a component in the direction towards the bottom of the hole that can be drilled by the bit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
Rotary bit according to claim 4, wherein the scraping edges of the scraping means are arranged such that the bottom of the hole drilled thereby is curved in the longitudinal sections thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Rotary bit according to claim 5, wherein the scraping means of a row are arranged to form an uninterrupted scraping edge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |