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Sonic drill bits and sonic drilling systems

US8336647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2011
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/48
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drill bit for core sampling includes a body having a central axis and first end having a tapered outer surface and a radius transverse to the central axis, and an insert having a cutting surface on the first end oriented at an axial angle relative to the radius to move material displaced during drilling away from the first end.

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