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Coring bit and method for obtaining a material core sample

US6412575B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2000
Grant dateJul 2, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/48
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides a brush bit for cutting a core sample from an unconsolidated formation with reduced fragmentation or damage to the core sample by using a plurality of stiff bristles to cut rock from around the core sample. The present invention also provides an improved method of obtaining a core sample from an unconsolidated formation.

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