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Replaceable bit nozzle

US4603750A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
12References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1984
Grant dateAug 5, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/62
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drilling fluid nozzle for an earth boring bit is formed entirely of tungsten carbide, having hard-ground threads on its exterior for securing in the bit passage. The nozzle has an upwardly facing shoulder located below the threads which sealingly engages a downwardly facing shoulder formed in the bit passage. An O-ring seal is located above the threads.

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