US3078933A
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Horizontal drilling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-16
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Amos B Orner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:50
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B7/00; E21B7/003; E21B7/005; E21B41/00; E21B41/0021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
IN A MACHINE FOR DRILLING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY INTO A GROUND FACING WHEREIN THE MACHINE HAS A LONGITUDINAL SKID AND A MOTOR, THE MOTOR HAS A MOUNTING POSITIONING IT ON THE SKID FOR PROGRESSIVE ADVANCING MOVEMENT THEREALONG AND HAS A CHUCK TO RECEIVE A LONGITUDINAL DRILL TO PROJECT FORWARDLY THEREOF, AND THE MOTOR IS ADAPTED TO ROTATE THE DRILL AND PROGRESSIVELY ADVANCE IT INTO THE GROUND FACING FOR FORMING A HOLE THEREIN; A SAFETY STRUCTURE WHICH COMPRISES, A SERIES PROGRESSION OF CAGES POSITIONED ON THE SKID TO PROJECT LONGITUDINALLYFORWARDLY OF THE MOTOR MOUNTING AND DEFINE AN ENCLOSURE ALONG THE DRILL, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CAGES ON THE SKID IN A MUTUALLY INTERSPACED AND MOVABLE TELESCOPIC RELATION WITH EACH OTHER, AND MEANS COOPERATING WITH THE SKID AND THE GROUND FACING TO PROGRESSIVELY MOVE SAID CAGES FROM AN EXTENDED RELATION TOWARDS A TELESCOPICALLY-COLLAPSED RELATION WHEN THE MOTOR MOUNTING IS BEING ADVANCED ALONG THE SKID AND THE DRILL IS BEING ADVANCED INTO THE GROUND FACING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
IN A MACHINE FOR DRILLING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY INTO A GROUND FACING WHEREIN THE MACHINE HAS A LONGITUDINAL SKID AND A MOTOR, THE MOTOR HAS A MOUNTING POSITIONING IT ON THE SKID FOR PROGRESSIVE ADVANCING MOVEMENT THEREALONG AND HAS A CHUCK TO RECEIVE A LONGITUDINAL DRILL TO PROJECT FORWARDLY THEREOF, AND THE MOTOR IS ADAPTED TO ROTATE THE DRILL AND PROGRESSIVELY ADVANCE IT INTO THE GROUND FACING FOR FORMING A HOLE THEREIN; A SAFETY STRUCTURE WHICH COMPRISES, A SERIES PROGRESSION OF CAGES POSITIONED ON THE SKID TO PROJECT LONGITUDINALLYFORWARDLY OF THE MOTOR MOUNTING AND DEFINE AN ENCLOSURE ALONG THE DRILL, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CAGES ON THE SKID IN A MUTUALLY INTERSPACED AND MOVABLE TELESCOPIC RELATION WITH EACH OTHER, AND MEANS COOPERATING WITH THE SKID AND THE GROUND FACING TO PROGRESSIVELY MOVE SAID CAGES FROM AN EXTENDED RELATION TOWARDS A TELESCOPICALLY-COLLAPSED RELATION WHEN THE MOTOR MOUNTING IS BEING ADVANCED ALONG THE SKID AND THE DRILL IS BEING ADVANCED INTO THE GROUND FACING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |