Patent · US Expired

Nozzle bore for high flow rates

US7040423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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58Claims
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Filing dateFeb 26, 2004
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B41/0078
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roller cone drill bit that has improved flow characteristics. The roller cone drill bit includes forming at least one relief region inside a bit body of the roller cone drill bit on a ledge formed between a fluid plenum and at least one of the fluid orifices. A method of locating the at least one relief region is also disclosed.

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