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Apparatus and method for improvements in wellbore drilling

US8312940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2008
Grant dateNov 20, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/138
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A tool for use in wellbore drilling that is suitable for use with a drill string for drilling a wellbore having an inner wall. The tool comprises a cylindrical abrasion surface for contacting the inner-wall and generating particles of solid material, and a smearing device coupled with the drill string for applying radial and circumferential force to smear the generated particles onto the inner wall of the wellbore.

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