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US4569558A
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Drag bit construction
Assignee: University of California
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Filing: 1983-07-25
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Granted: 1986-02-11
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Expires: 2003-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A mounting movable with respect to an adjacent hard face has a projecting drag bit adapted to engage the hard face. The drag bit is disposed for movement relative to the mounting by encounter of the drag bit with the hard face. That relative movement regulates a valve in a water passageway, preferably extending through the drag bit, to play a stream of water in the area of contact of the drag bit and the hard face and to prevent such water play when the drag bit is out of contact with the hard face.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Hood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:38
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21C; E21C35/00; E21C35/18; E21C35/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A drag bit construction comprising a mounting adapted to advance in a predetermined direction and having a recess, a drag bit, a stem on said bit adapted to fit in said recess whereby said bit is movably disposed in said mounting, a head on said bit and offset ahead of said stem, said bit having a cutting edge on the leading portion of said head and in advance of said mounting, means within said stem and within said head on said bit defining a water passage having an outlet, means in said outlet for defining a water jet normal to said direction and directed toward and just in advance of said cutting edge, said water passage having an entrance, a valve for controlling flow through said passage entrance, and means responsive to movement of said drag bit relative to said mounting for actuating said valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A drag bit construction comprising a mounting adapted to advance in a predetermined direction and having a recess, a drag bit, a stem on said bit adapted to fit in said recess whereby said bit is movably disposed in said mounting, a head on said bit and offset ahead of said stem, said bit having a cutting edge on the leading portion of said head and in advance of said mounting, means within said stem and within said head on said bit defining a water passage having an outlet, means in said outlet for defining a water jet normal to said direction and directed toward and just in advance of said cutting edge, said water passage having an entrance, a valve for controlling flow through said passage entrance, and means responsive to movement of said drag bit relative to said mounting for actuating said valve.
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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) | 1989-02-10 | 1989-08-12 | 1990-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-10 | 1993-08-12 | 1994-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-10 | 1997-08-12 | 1998-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |