Downhole directional drilling tool
US12385323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2044 |
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- 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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