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Surface modifications for rotary drill bits

US6450271B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/5671
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rotary-type drill bit for drilling subterranean formations having areas or components having surfaces exhibiting a relatively low adhesion, preferably nonwater-wettable, surface over at least a portion thereof.

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