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Back reaming tool

US6729418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2002
Grant dateMay 4, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/28
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A back reaming tool is disclosed which includes a tool body adapted to be coupled to a drill string, and at least one roller cone rotatably mounted to a leg and having cutting elements disposed thereon. The leg is removably coupled to the tool body. The at least one roller cone is open at only one axial end thereof.

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