Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 47
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads, the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one and a swivel having relatively rotatable sections; a. the outer member of each of said gear pairs being fixed in a tubular casing secured to one of the sections of their associated swivel; b. means associated with the end of the inner member of each of said gear pairs and with the other section of their associated swivel to prevent contrary rotation whle permitting gyration with oscillation of said inner member relative to said outer member; c. the helical gear pair of said first motor having left-hand threads, and the tubular casing of said first motor being threaded onto the end of a string of drill pipe; d. said first motor having its inner member connected to the inner member of said second motor, the helical gear pair of said second motor having right-hand threads; and e. a drill bit secured to the tubular casing of said lower motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads, the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one and a swivel having relatively rotatable sections; a. the outer member of each of said gear pairs being fixed in a tubular casing secured to one of the sections of their associated swivel; b. means associated with the end of the inner member of each of said gear pairs and with the other section of their associated swivel to prevent contrary rotation whle permitting gyration with oscillation of said inner member relative to said outer member; c. the helical gear pair of said first motor having left-hand threads, and the tubular casing of said first motor being threaded onto the end of a string of drill pipe; d. said first motor having its inner member connected to the inner member of said second motor, the helical gear pair of said second motor having right-hand threads; and e. a drill bit secured to the tubular casing of said lower motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the helical gear pair of said second motor has left-hand threads of shorter pitch than the first motor, whereby to increase the speed of said second motor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein at least one of the connections between a motor and a coupling or between a drill stem and a motor has a shoulder and threads disposed at an angle of a few degrees to the axis of the motor or coupling or drill stem, so as to provide for a rock and roll action of the bit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein the bit is of a tulip configuration to provide an upper bearing for the bit leg against the bore hole wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
205 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads, the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one, and a swivel having relatively rotatable sections; a. the outer member of each of said gear pairs being fixed in a tubular casing secured to one of the sections of their associated swivel; b. means associated with the end of the inner member of each of said gear pairs and with the other section of their associated swivel to prevent contrary rotation while permitting gyration with oscillation of said inner member relative to said outer member; c. the helical gear pair of said first motor having right-hand threads, and the inner member of said first motor being connected to the end of string of drill pipe; d. said first motor having its tubular casing connected to the tubular casing of said second motor, the helical gear pair of said second motor having left-hand threads; and e. a drill bit secured to the inner member of said second motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
205 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads, the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one, and a swivel having relatively rotatable sections; a. the outer member of each of said gear pairs being fixed in a tubular casing secured to one of the sections of their associated swivel; b. means associated with the end of the inner member of each of said gear pairs and with the other section of their associated swivel to prevent contrary rotation while permitting gyration with oscillation of said inner member relative to said outer member; c. the helical gear pair of said first motor having right-hand threads, and the inner member of said first motor being connected to the end of string of drill pipe; d. said first motor having its tubular casing connected to the tubular casing of said second motor, the helical gear pair of said second motor having left-hand threads; and e. a drill bit secured to the inner member of said second motor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein the helical gear pair of said second motor has right-hand threads of shorter pitch than the first motor, whereby to increase the speed of said second motor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein at least one of the connections between a motor and a coupling or between a drill stem and a motor has a shoulder and threads disposed at an angle of a few degrees to the axis of the motor or coupling or drill stem, so as to provide for a rock and roll action of the bit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 11 wherein the bit is of a tulip configuration to provide an upper bearing for the bit leg against the bore hole wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
206 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads, the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one, and a swivel having relatively rotatable sections; a. the outer member of each of said gear pairs being fixed in a tubular casing secured to one of the sections of their associated swivel; b. means associated with the end of the inner member of each of said gear pairs and with the other section of their associated swivel to prevent contrary rotation while permitting gyration with oscillation of said inner member relative to said outer member; c. the helical gear pair of said first motor having left-hand threads, and the tubular casing of said first motor being threaded onto the end of a string of drill pipe; d. said first motor having its inner member connected to the outer member of said second motor, the helical gear pair of said second motor having left-hand threads; and e. a drill bit secured to the inner member of said second motor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
206 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads, the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one, and a swivel having relatively rotatable sections; a. the outer member of each of said gear pairs being fixed in a tubular casing secured to one of the sections of their associated swivel; b. means associated with the end of the inner member of each of said gear pairs and with the other section of their associated swivel to prevent contrary rotation while permitting gyration with oscillation of said inner member relative to said outer member; c. the helical gear pair of said first motor having left-hand threads, and the tubular casing of said first motor being threaded onto the end of a string of drill pipe; d. said first motor having its inner member connected to the outer member of said second motor, the helical gear pair of said second motor having left-hand threads; and e. a drill bit secured to the inner member of said second motor.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 9 wherein the helical gear pair of said second motor has right-hand threads of shorter pitch than the first motor, whereby to increase the speed of said second motor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 15 wherein at least one of the connections between a motor and a coupling or between a drill stem and a motor has a shoulder and threads disposed at an angle of a few degrees to the axis of the motor or coupling or drill stem, so as to provide for a rock and roll action of the bit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 18 wherein the bit is of a tulip configuration to provide an upper bearing for the bit leg against the bore hole wall.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
206 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including a inner member having one or more external helical threads, a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads, the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one and a swivel having relatively rotatable sections; a. the outer member of each of said gear pairs being fixed in a tubular casing secured to one of the sections of their associated swivel; b. means associated with the end of the inner member of each of said gear pairs and with the other section of their associated swivel to prevent contrary rotation while permitting gyration with oscillation of said inner member relative to said outer member; c. the helical gear pair of said first motor having right-hand threads, and the inner member of said first motor being connected to the end of a string of drill pipe; d. said first motor having its tubular casing connected to the inner member of said second motor, the helical gear pair of said second motor having right-hand threads; and e. a drill bit secured to the tubular casing of said second motor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
206 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including a inner member having one or more external helical threads, a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads, the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one and a swivel having relatively rotatable sections; a. the outer member of each of said gear pairs being fixed in a tubular casing secured to one of the sections of their associated swivel; b. means associated with the end of the inner member of each of said gear pairs and with the other section of their associated swivel to prevent contrary rotation while permitting gyration with oscillation of said inner member relative to said outer member; c. the helical gear pair of said first motor having right-hand threads, and the inner member of said first motor being connected to the end of a string of drill pipe; d. said first motor having its tubular casing connected to the inner member of said second motor, the helical gear pair of said second motor having right-hand threads; and e. a drill bit secured to the tubular casing of said second motor.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 13 wherein the helical gear pair of said second motor has left-hand threads of shorter pitch than the first motor, whereby to increase the speed of said second motor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 13 wherein at least one of the connections between a motor and a coupling or between a drill stem and a motor has a shoulder and threads disposed at an angle of a few degrees to the axis of the motor or coupling or drill stem, so as to provide for a rock and roll action of the bit.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 15 wherein the bit is of a tulip configuration to provide an upper bearing for the bit leg against the bore hole wall.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
233 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, and a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads the number of helical threads on said inner and outer member differing by one; a. means for holding one of said inner and outer members of the first gear pair against rotation, while permitting relative rotation and gyration with oscillation between said members; b. means connecting the rotating one of said members to one of the inner and outer members of the second gear pair; c. the helical gear pair of said second motor having threads of opposite hand with respect to the hand of the threads of the helical gear pair of said first motor; d. that one of the inner and outer members of the second motor which is connected to the rotating one of the inner and outer members of the first motor rotating in the same direction as the rotating one of the inner and outer members of the said first motor; e. the other of the members of said second motor rotating in the opposite direction to the rotating one of the inner and outer members of said first motor; f. said other member of said second motor having a drill bit secured thereto.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
233 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, and a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads the number of helical threads on said inner and outer member differing by one; a. means for holding one of said inner and outer members of the first gear pair against rotation, while permitting relative rotation and gyration with oscillation between said members; b. means connecting the rotating one of said members to one of the inner and outer members of the second gear pair; c. the helical gear pair of said second motor having threads of opposite hand with respect to the hand of the threads of the helical gear pair of said first motor; d. that one of the inner and outer members of the second motor which is connected to the rotating one of the inner and outer members of the first motor rotating in the same direction as the rotating one of the inner and outer members of the said first motor; e. the other of the members of said second motor rotating in the opposite direction to the rotating one of the inner and outer members of said first motor; f. said other member of said second motor having a drill bit secured thereto.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 17 wherein the helical gear pair of said lower motor has threads of shorter pitch than the upper motor, whereby to increase the speed of said second motor.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 17 wherein at least one of the connections between a motor and a coupling or between a drill stem and a motor has a shoulder and threads disposed at an angle of a few degrees to the axis of the motor or coupling or drill stem, so as to provide for a rock and roll action of the bit.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 19 wherein the bit is of a tulip configuration to provide an upper bearing for the bit leg against the bore hole wall.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
233 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, and a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one; a. means for holding one of said inner and outer members of the first gear pair against rotation, while permitting relative rotation and gyration with oscillation between said members; b. means connecting the rotating one of said members to one of the inner and outer members of the second gear pair; c. the helical gear pair of said second motor having threads of same hand with respect to the hand of the threads of the helical gear pair of said first motor; d. that one of the inner and outer members of the second motor which is connected to the rotating one of the inner and outer members of the first motor rotating in the same direction as the rotating one of the inner and outer members of the said first motor; e. the other of the members of said second motor rotating in the opposite direction to the rotating one of the inner and outer members of said first motor; f. said other member of said second motor having a drill bit secured thereto.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
233 words
First and second fluid motors coupled together in generally axial tandem relation, each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, and a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one; a. means for holding one of said inner and outer members of the first gear pair against rotation, while permitting relative rotation and gyration with oscillation between said members; b. means connecting the rotating one of said members to one of the inner and outer members of the second gear pair; c. the helical gear pair of said second motor having threads of same hand with respect to the hand of the threads of the helical gear pair of said first motor; d. that one of the inner and outer members of the second motor which is connected to the rotating one of the inner and outer members of the first motor rotating in the same direction as the rotating one of the inner and outer members of the said first motor; e. the other of the members of said second motor rotating in the opposite direction to the rotating one of the inner and outer members of said first motor; f. said other member of said second motor having a drill bit secured thereto.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 21 wherein the helical gear pair of said lower motor has threads of shorter pitch than the upper motor, whereby to increase the speed of said second motor.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 21 wherein at least one of the connections between a motor and a coupling or between a drill stem and a motor has a shoulder and threads disposed at an angle of a few degrees to the axis of the motor or coupling or drill stem, so as to provide for a rock and roll action of the bit.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 23 wherein the bit is of a tulip configuration to provide an upper bearing for the bit leg against the bore hole wall.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
218 words
In combination, first and second generally axially aligned fluid motors and a member coupling said fluid motors together; each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, and a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one, the threads on the inner and outer members of said motors being of the same hand; said coupling member having a swivel therein with relatively movable members, one member of said swivel being keyed to said coupling member; the axially adjacent ends of the inner members of said motors cooperating with elements on one of the members of said swivel permitting independent gyration with oscillation, but preventing rotation one relative to the other, whereby holding the outer member of said first motor stationary while pumping fluid therethrough causes the inner members of said first and second motors to rotate, and holding the inner member of said first motor stationary while pumping fluid therethrough causes the outer members of said first and second motors and the coupling member to rotate; and a bit secured to the rotatable member of said second motor, the stationary member of said first motor being secured to a drill stem.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
218 words
In combination, first and second generally axially aligned fluid motors and a member coupling said fluid motors together; each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, and a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one, the threads on the inner and outer members of said motors being of the same hand; said coupling member having a swivel therein with relatively movable members, one member of said swivel being keyed to said coupling member; the axially adjacent ends of the inner members of said motors cooperating with elements on one of the members of said swivel permitting independent gyration with oscillation, but preventing rotation one relative to the other, whereby holding the outer member of said first motor stationary while pumping fluid therethrough causes the inner members of said first and second motors to rotate, and holding the inner member of said first motor stationary while pumping fluid therethrough causes the outer members of said first and second motors and the coupling member to rotate; and a bit secured to the rotatable member of said second motor, the stationary member of said first motor being secured to a drill stem.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 25, wherein the outer member of the first motor is held stationary and the inner member rotates when fluid is pumped therethrough, the fixed member of said swivel is keyed to said coupling member, and both inner members are connected to the rotatable member of said swivel by said elements.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 25, wherein the inner member of the first motor is held stationary and the outer member rotates when fluid is pumped therethrough, the rotatable member of said water swivel is keyed to said coupling, and both inner members are connected to the fixed member of said swivel by said elements.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 25, wherein at least one of the connections between a motor and a coupling, or between a drill stem and a motor, has a shoulder and threads disposed at an angle of a few degrees to the axis of said motor or coupling or drill stem, so as to provide for a rock and roll action of the bit.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 28 wherein the bit is of a tulip configuration to provide an upper bearing for the bit leg against the bore hole wall.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
189 words
In combination, first and second fluid motors and a member coupling said fluid motors together; each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, and a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one, the threads on the inner and outer members of said motors being of the same hand; said coupling member having a swivel therein with relatively rotatable members, one member of said swivel being keyed to said coupling; the axially adjacent ends of the inner members of said motors cooperating with elements on one of the members of said swivel permitting independent gyration with oscillation, by preventing rotation one relative to the other; whereby holding the outer member of said first motor stationary while pumping fluid therethrough causes the inner members of said first and second motors to rotate, and holding the inner member of said first motor stationary while pumping fluid therethrough causes the outer members of said first and second motors and the coupling member to rotate.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
189 words
In combination, first and second fluid motors and a member coupling said fluid motors together; each of said motors comprising a helical gear pair including an inner member having one or more external helical threads, and a cooperating outer member having one or more internal helical threads the number of helical threads on said inner and outer members differing by one, the threads on the inner and outer members of said motors being of the same hand; said coupling member having a swivel therein with relatively rotatable members, one member of said swivel being keyed to said coupling; the axially adjacent ends of the inner members of said motors cooperating with elements on one of the members of said swivel permitting independent gyration with oscillation, by preventing rotation one relative to the other; whereby holding the outer member of said first motor stationary while pumping fluid therethrough causes the inner members of said first and second motors to rotate, and holding the inner member of said first motor stationary while pumping fluid therethrough causes the outer members of said first and second motors and the coupling member to rotate.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination of claim 30, wherein the outer member of the first motor is held stationary and the inner member rotates when fluid is pumped therethrough, the fixed part of said swivel is keyed to said coupling member, and both inner members are connected to the rotatable part of said swivel.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination of claim 30, wherein the inner member of the first motor is held stationary and the outer member rotates when fluid is pumped therethrough, the rotatable part of said swivel is keyed to said coupling member, and both inner members are connected to the fixed part of said swivel.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 31, with means for driving one of the members of the gear pair of one of said motors whereby it acts as a pump.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1, with means for driving one of the members of the gear pair of one of said motors whereby its acts as a pump.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 5, with means for driving one of the members of the gear pair of one of said motors whereby it acts as a pump.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
141 words
In combination, first and second generally axially aligned Moineau fluid assemblies serving as a fluid pump or a fluid motor, each of said assemblies comprising inner and outer helical thread gear members, and means for drivingly coupling said assemblies together, the threads on the inner and outer members of said assemblies being of the same hand, said coupling means including a swivel having generally concentric relatively rotatable sections, first means for connecting the axially adjacent ends of said inner members to one of said swivel sections, and second means for connecting the axially adjacent ends of said outer members to the other of said swivel sections, said first connecting means including means for preventing either inner member from rotating relative to said one swivel section while permitting said inner members independently to gyrate and oscillate relative to said one swivel section.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
141 words
In combination, first and second generally axially aligned Moineau fluid assemblies serving as a fluid pump or a fluid motor, each of said assemblies comprising inner and outer helical thread gear members, and means for drivingly coupling said assemblies together, the threads on the inner and outer members of said assemblies being of the same hand, said coupling means including a swivel having generally concentric relatively rotatable sections, first means for connecting the axially adjacent ends of said inner members to one of said swivel sections, and second means for connecting the axially adjacent ends of said outer members to the other of said swivel sections, said first connecting means including means for preventing either inner member from rotating relative to said one swivel section while permitting said inner members independently to gyrate and oscillate relative to said one swivel section.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for drivingly coupling first and second generally axially aligned Monieau fluid pumps or motors, each having cooperating inner members with external helical threads and outer members with internal helical threads, said threads being of the same hand, said coupling apparatus comprising a swivel having relatively rotatable sections, first means for connecting said inner members to one of said swivel sections, and second means for connecting said outer members to said other swivel section, said first connecting means including means providing inwardly opening receivers on said one swivel section and means for engaging one of said receivers, said engaging means extending outwardly from each inner member, each engaging means and its receiver preventing rotation of its inner member relative to said one swivel section and permitting said inner member to gyrate and oscillate relative to said one swivel section.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for drivingly coupling first and second generally axially aligned Monieau fluid pumps or motors, each having cooperating inner members with external helical threads and outer members with internal helical threads, said threads being of the same hand, said coupling apparatus comprising a swivel having relatively rotatable sections, first means for connecting said inner members to one of said swivel sections, and second means for connecting said outer members to said other swivel section, said first connecting means including means providing inwardly opening receivers on said one swivel section and means for engaging one of said receivers, said engaging means extending outwardly from each inner member, each engaging means and its receiver preventing rotation of its inner member relative to said one swivel section and permitting said inner member to gyrate and oscillate relative to said one swivel section.