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Slip grip drilling tool

US7484573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2005
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B7/062
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A directional drilling apparatus for mounting a drill bit on a rotatable drill support comprises a member for transmitting rotation from the drill support to a drill bit, and a body mounted to the member. The body is configurable to offset a portion of the member relative to an axis of the body such that directional drilling may be achieved.

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