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US4080091A
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Drill bit
Assignee: Reed Tool Co
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Filing: 1976-11-03
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A rotary drill bit having a plurality of journal-mounted rotating cutters and jet passageways through which drilling fluid is discharged between the cutters is provided with removable nozzles for air or other drilling fluid. The nozzles are provided with a peripheral groove and secured in place in said passageways by the divided ends of a bifurcated retaining pin.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A. Hollingshead
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:01
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B10/00; E21B10/08; E21B10/18; E21B10/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/44; Y10T408/45; Y10T408/458
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A rotary drill bit, comprising a body, a plurality of rotary cutters, means for rotatively mounting said cutters on said body, said body defining a plurality of first passageways, a hollow tubular fluid-directing nozzle positioned in each of said first passageways, each nozzle having peripheral groove in its outer surface, said body having a plurality of second passageways, each of said second passageways intersecting only one of said first passageways, and a bifurcated retaining pin for each nozzle having a solid stem portion in said second passageway and having its ends spread and inserted into said groove to secure the nozzle in its passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A rotary drill bit, comprising a body, a plurality of rotary cutters, means for rotatively mounting said cutters on said body, said body defining a plurality of first passageways, a hollow tubular fluid-directing nozzle positioned in each of said first passageways, each nozzle having peripheral groove in its outer surface, said body having a plurality of second passageways, each of said second passageways intersecting only one of said first passageways, and a bifurcated retaining pin for each nozzle having a solid stem portion in said second passageway and having its ends spread and inserted into said groove to secure the nozzle in its passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The rotary bit of claim 1 in which each pin has an enlarged head portion on said stem portion to be gripped by a tool for removal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rotary bit of claim 2 in which each pin has a pair of enlarged head portions separated by a peripheral groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The rotary bit of claim 1 in which each nozzle has a check valve therein operable to permit fluid to flow through each of said passageways out of said bit body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The rotary bit of claim 4 in which each of said check valve nozzles includes a pivoting plate adapted to close said passageway and a spring urging said plate toward its closed position.
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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |