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Adjustable drill bit

US8739903B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2008
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/909
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rotary drill bit is provided comprising a bit body, which includes a connecting portion for connection to a conveyance and a drilling portion. The drilling portion includes a plurality of cutting elements each having at least one cutting surface, the drilling portion being operable in at least two different drilling orientations, and the drilling surface being rotatable in one of two opposing directions, being a first direction and an opposing second direction.

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