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Jack element with a stop-off

US7549489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 2007
Grant dateJun 23, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 6, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B7/065
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit has a body intermediate a shank and a working face, the working face comprising a plurality of blades formed on the working face and extending outwardly from the bit body. Each blade comprises at least one cutting element. The drill bit also has a jack element coaxial with an axis of rotation and extending out of an opening formed in the working face. A portion of the jack element is coated with a stop-off.

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