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Fluid erosion protection washer for rotating shaft in MWD tool

US7839719B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2009
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/18
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shaft protection washer to protect a rotating shaft in a “measurement while drilling” (MWD) tool. Use of the shaft protection washer renders the rotating shaft less susceptible to erosion from the drilling fluid flowing between the rotating component and the stationary component.

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