US4384625A
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Reduction of the frictional coefficient in a borehole by the use of vibration
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1980-11-28
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Granted: 1983-05-24
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Expires: 2000-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A deviated borehole is drilled with a rotary drilling technique in which the drill string is vibrated at a suitable frequency and amplitude to reduce the friction of the drill string against the lower side of the borehole and to promote the free movement of the drill string therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur F. Roper
- 👤 Thomas B. Dellinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:59
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B7/00; E21B7/24; E21B7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of rotary drilling a wellbore in extended reach drilling into the earth in a manner to mitigate sticking of a drill string having a drill bit at the lower end thereof, comprising drilling said wellbore by rotating a drill string comprised of sections of drill pipe connected together, and mitigating the tendency of the drill string to stick in the hole by continuously vibrating the drill string with a mechanical vibrator attached to the top of the drill string at a frequency and amplitude to reduce the friction of the drill string against a side of the borehole and promote free movement of the drill string therein, whereby sticking of the drill string in the hole is mitigated.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of rotary drilling a wellbore in extended reach drilling into the earth in a manner to mitigate sticking of a drill string having a drill bit at the lower end thereof, comprising drilling said wellbore by rotating a drill string comprised of sections of drill pipe connected together, and mitigating the tendency of the drill string to stick in the hole by continuously vibrating the drill string with a mechanical vibrator attached to the top of the drill string at a frequency and amplitude to reduce the friction of the drill string against a side of the borehole and promote free movement of the drill string therein, whereby sticking of the drill string in the hole is mitigated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method of rotary drilling a wellbore as claimed in claim 1 wherein said step of drilling includes the step of drilling a hole having an inclination from a vertical of at least 60°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method of rotary drilling a wellbore as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein said step of vibrating includes vibrating the drill string at the resonant frequency of the drill string.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said frequency of said mechanical vibrator is adjusted as the length of said drill string changes to maintain vibration of the drill string at its resonant frequency.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-05-23 | 1986-11-22 | 1987-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-23 | 1990-11-22 | 1991-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-23 | 1994-11-22 | 1995-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |