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Drilling head

US4304310A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 24, 1979
Grant dateDec 8, 1981
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Expiry dateAug 24, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/085
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drilling head comprises a tubular body adapted for connection above a well head and having a removable side outlet with a replaceable wear bushing. An assembly removably secured in the head includes a stator and rotor with bearing means and rotating seal means therebetween. A replaceable tubular, kelly seal boot or stripper carried by the rotor includes an enlarged upper end which diverts drilling mud away from the rotating seal and toward the side outlet.

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