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Downhole directional drilling tool

US12385323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2024
Grant dateAug 12, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B7/062
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole tool has a directional pad that contacts a wellbore wall at a pad contact location and a drill bit with at least one active cutting element that contacts the wellbore wall at a cutting element contact location. A contact distance between the pad contact location and the cutting element contact location being 3 in. (7.6 cm) or less.

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