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Dual rod directional drilling system

US10851588B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 2018
Grant dateDec 1, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B19/16
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A coupler includes a main body that has an inner bore. The inner bore has a non-circular profile and a longitudinal axis. The coupler includes a cross aperture disposed in the main body. The cross aperture has an axis that is nonintersecting with the longitudinal axis of the main body. The coupler also includes a sleeve that is positioned around an exterior surface of the main body. The sleeve has at least one drilling fluid flow passage.

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