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Horizontal drilling method and apparatus

US5042597A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1990
Grant dateAug 27, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/16
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for drilling highly deviated wells is disclosed. A drilling assembly is attached to a drill string. The drilling assembly includes a bent sub, a pony collar attached to the bent sub, a motor with a bent housing, and a bit. Improved survey collars and bits are also disclosed.

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