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US4877092A
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Near bit offset stabilizer
Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1988-04-15
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Granted: 1989-10-31
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Expires: 2008-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A near bit offset stabilizer for use with a bent sub or bent motor housing is presented wherein a mechanism is provided to correctly orient and lock the stabilizer in a desired position in alignment with the bend angle in the bent sub or bent motor housing. This alignment and locking mechanism comprises a ring nut having a series of radial slots on its lower end; and the provision of a series of corresponding radial slots on the upper end of the stabilizer. The corresponding slots permit mutual interlocking between the ring nut and stabilizer for locking the stabilizer in any one of a plurality of radial positions. A scribe line or other indicia on the stabilizer permits visual alignment with the bend in the bent sub or bent motor housing in the drill string above. Finally, a second nut locks the stabilizer in the selected radial position. An important feature of the present invention is that the offset stabilizer may be easily radially adjusted and locked in a given orientation with the desired orientation typically being in alignment with the bend in a bent sub or bent motor housing to enhance directional drilling. Another feature of the present invention is that the slotted ring nut may be easily removed permitting the utilization of a conventional stabilizer (concentric or offset) or permitting the deletion of a stabilizer altogether.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Helm
- 👤 Vernon E. Koval
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:38
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B7/00; E21B7/04; E21B7/06; E21B7/068; E21B17/00; E21B17/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset; and means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset; and means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 1 including: annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly of claim 1 including: indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with said bent sub.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein: said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with said bent sub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 4 wherein: said indicia comprises at least one scribe line on the smallest of said ribs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly of claim 1 including: a plurality of third slot means radially arranged on said lower end of said stabilizer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
127 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising; an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset; and means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising; an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset; and means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
The assembly of claim 7 including: spacer sleeve means having opposed first and second ends with third slot means on said first end and fourth slot means on said second end, said spacer sleeve means being positioned between said first slot means and said second slot means, said first and third slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking, said second and fourth slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 7 including: annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 2 including: locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 9 including: locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
146 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset; and means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
146 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset; and means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 13 including: annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 12 including: indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with said bent motor housing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 14 wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein: said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with said bent motor housing.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 15 wherein: said indicia comprises at least one scribe line on the smallest of said ribs.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly of claim 13 including: a plurality of third slot means radially arranged on said lower end of said stabilizer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
126 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset; and means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
126 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset; and means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
69 words
The assembly of claim 20 including: spacer sleeve means having opposed first and second ends with third slot means on said first end and fourth slot means on said second end, said spacer sleeve means being positioned between said first slot means and said second slot means, said first and third slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking, said second and fourth slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 20 including: annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 15 including: locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 22 including: locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
116 words
In an offset stabilizer for use in a drill string, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset, the improvment comprising: means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position along the drill string while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned adjacent said stabilizer, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
116 words
In an offset stabilizer for use in a drill string, said offset stabilizer having a fixed degree of offset, the improvment comprising: means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position along the drill string while maintaining said fixed degree of offset wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned adjacent said stabilizer, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 25 including: annular lock nut means adjacent said lower end of said stabilizer, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 25 including: indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with respect to the drill string.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembly of claim 25 wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein: said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with respect to the drill string.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 26 wherein: said indicia comprises at least one scribe line on the smallest of said ribs.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 27 including: locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
170 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with said bent sub wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with said bent sub.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
170 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with said bent sub wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with said bent sub.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 29 wherein: said indicia comprises at least one scribe line on the smallest of said ribs.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
146 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and a plurality of third slot means radially arranged on said lower end of said stabilizer.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
146 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and a plurality of third slot means radially arranged on said lower end of said stabilizer.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
174 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and spacer sleeve means having opposed first and second ends with third slot means on said first end and fourth slot means on said second end, said spacer sleeve means being positioned between said first slot means and said second slot means, said first and third slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking, said second and fourth slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
174 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and spacer sleeve means having opposed first and second ends with third slot means on said first end and fourth slot means on said second end, said spacer sleeve means being positioned between said first slot means and said second slot means, said first and third slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking, said second and fourth slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
186 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
186 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
199 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; spacer sleeve means having opposed first and second ends with third slot means on said first end and fourth slot means on said second end, said spacer sleeve means being positioned between said first slot means and said second slot means, said first and third slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking, said second and fourth slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
199 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor, a bent sub upstream of the drilling motor and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent sub wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; spacer sleeve means having opposed first and second ends with third slot means on said first end and fourth slot means on said second end, said spacer sleeve means being positioned between said first slot means and said second slot means, said first and third slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking, said second and fourth slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
171 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurlaity of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with said bent motor housing; wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with said bent motor housing.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
171 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurlaity of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with said bent motor housing; wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with said bent motor housing.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 35 wherein: said indicia comprises at least one scribe line on the smallest of said ribs.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
175 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said loewr end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and a plurality of third slot means radially arranged on said lower end of said stabilizer.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
175 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said loewr end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and a plurality of third slot means radially arranged on said lower end of said stabilizer.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
172 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and spacer sleeve means having opposed first and second ends with third slot means on said first end and fourth slot means on said second end, said spacer sleeve means being positioned between said first slot means and said second slot means, said first and third slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking, said second and fourth slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
172 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and spacer sleeve means having opposed first and second ends with third slot means on said first end and fourth slot means on said second end, said spacer sleeve means being positioned between said first slot means and said second slot means, said first and third slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking, said second and fourth slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
186 words
A bottom hole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
186 words
A bottom hole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned between said stabilizer and said drilling motor, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
165 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizver having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
165 words
A bottomhole assembly including, a drilling motor housed in a bent motor housing, and a drill bit downstream of the drilling motor, further comprising: an offset stabilizer between said drilling motor and said drill bit; means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position in alignment with said bent motor housing wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; a plurality of radially arranged first slot means on the drilling motor exterior; and said stabilizver having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means between said lower end of said stabilizer and said drill bit, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
145 words
In an offset stabilizer for use in a drill string, the improvement comprising: means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position along the drill string wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned adjacent said stabilizer, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with respect to the drill string wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with respect to the drill string.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
145 words
In an offset stabilizer for use in a drill string, the improvement comprising: means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position along the drill string wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned adjacent said stabilizer, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; and said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; and indicia on said stabilizer for alignment with respect to the drill string wherein said stabilizer includes a plurality of differing sized ribs including a smallest rib and wherein said indicia is on one of said ribs for alignment with respect to the drill string.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 41 wherein: said indicia comprises at least one scribe line on the smallest of said ribs.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
151 words
In an offset stabilizer for use in a drill string, the improvement comprising: means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position along the drill string wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned adjacent said stabilizer, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means adjacent said lower end of said stabilizer, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
151 words
In an offset stabilizer for use in a drill string, the improvement comprising: means for orienting and locking said offset stabilizer in a pre-selected position along the drill string wherein said orienting and locking means comprises; adapter ring means positioned adjacent said stabilizer, said adapter ring means having upper and lower opposed ends, said lower end including a plurality of radially arranged first slot means; said stabilizer having opposed upper and lower ends, said upper end of said stabilizer including a plurality of radially arranged second slot means, said first and second slot means being complimentary and mutually interlocking; annular lock nut means adjacent said lower end of said stabilizer, said annular lock nut means retaining said first and second slot means in interlocked engagement; and locking ring means between said annular lock nut means and said stabilizer, said locking ring means interlocking said annular lock nut means to said stabilizer.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-30 | 1997-05-01 | 1997-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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