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Sensor on a formation engaging member of a drill bit

US8191651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Inventors

David R. Hall · Provo, US
Francis Leany · Salem, US
Scott Richard Woolston · Spanish Fork, US
Daniel Manwill · Provo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 31, 2011
Grant date	Jun 5, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 31, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B10/62
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In one aspect of the present invention, a drilling assembly comprises a drill bit comprising a bit body and a cutting surface. A formation engaging element protrudes from the cutting surface and is configured to engage a formation. At least one compliant member is disposed intermediate the bit body and formation engaging element and is configured to provide compliancy in a lateral direction for the formation engaging element.

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