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Lead the bit rotary steerable tool

US8360174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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524References

15Claims

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Assignee

SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION · US

Inventors

David R. Hall · Provo, US
Paula Turner · Pleasant Grove, US
David Lundgreen · Spanish Fork, US
Scott Richard Woolston · Spanish Fork, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 30, 2009
Grant date	Jan 29, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 3, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B7/067
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drilling assembly comprises a drill bit that includes a bit body intermediate a working face and a shank. An indenting member adapted to guide the drill bit protrudes from the working face. A flexible portion is disposed above the bit body.

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