US5456312A
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Downhole milling tool
Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1994-10-17
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Granted: 1995-10-10
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Expires: 2014-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A tool for cutting or milling casing in a well is disclosed. It includes a plurality of blades extending outwardly to a substantially radial position for cutting the walls of casing strings and removing a predetermined length of the casing strings in a cutting action. The blades have cutting elements positioned on leading faces of the blades to engage the casing strings in a cutting action without tripping or removal from the bore hole. The cutting element has surface irregularities to cause the metal chips cut from the casings to break off at short lengths. The cutting element can also have stress relieving grooves to prevent the propagation of a crack across the face of the element.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald D. Lynde
- 👤 Harold H. Harvey, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:45
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B29/00; E21B29/002; E21B29/005; B; B23; B23B; B23B5/00; B23B5/16; B23B5/167; B23B5/168; B23P; B23P15/00; B23P15/28; E21B10/00; E21B10/46; E21B10/26; E21B10/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T407/00; Y10T407/11; Y10T407/24; Y10T407/245; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A cutting tool for removing material from a well bore, comprising: a tool body adapted to be received within the well bore and to be supported at its upper end for rotation about its longitudinal axis; and a plurality of cutting surfaces at spaced intervals around said tool body; wherein each of said cutting surfaces comprises a plurality of cutting elements arranged in at least one column extending generally along the longitudinal direction of said tool body for presenting at least part of said cutting surface; wherein each of said cutting elements is of a predetermined size and shape and arranged in a predetermined columnar pattern; wherein each of said cutting elements has an exposed cutting face including a surface irregularity for directing an extending end portion of a turning, cut from said material, to effect a breaking of said turning from the material being cut, in a predetermined manner to minimize internestings of the turnings; whereby together said cutting elements on each respective said cutting surface present a plurality of said surface irregularities over said at least part of said cutting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A cutting tool for removing material from a well bore, comprising: a tool body adapted to be received within the well bore and to be supported at its upper end for rotation about its longitudinal axis; and a plurality of cutting surfaces at spaced intervals around said tool body; wherein each of said cutting surfaces comprises a plurality of cutting elements arranged in at least one column extending generally along the longitudinal direction of said tool body for presenting at least part of said cutting surface; wherein each of said cutting elements is of a predetermined size and shape and arranged in a predetermined columnar pattern; wherein each of said cutting elements has an exposed cutting face including a surface irregularity for directing an extending end portion of a turning, cut from said material, to effect a breaking of said turning from the material being cut, in a predetermined manner to minimize internestings of the turnings; whereby together said cutting elements on each respective said cutting surface present a plurality of said surface irregularities over said at least part of said cutting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cutting tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said surface irregularities comprises a projection on said cutting face of said respective cutting element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cutting tool as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said surface irregularities comprises a depression in said cutting face of said respective cutting element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
191 words
A cutting tool for removing material from a well bore, comprising: a tool body adapted to be received within the well bore and to be supported at its upper end for rotation about its longitudinal axis; and a plurality of cutting surfaces at spaced intervals around said tool body; wherein each of said cutting surfaces comprises a plurality of cutting elements arranged in at least one row extending generally transversely relative to the axis of rotation of said tool body for presenting at least part of said cutting surface; wherein each of said cutting elements is of a predetermined size and shape; wherein each of said cutting elements is positioned adjacent another said cutting element and each of said cutting elements has an exposed cutting face including a surface irregularity for directing an extending end portion of a turning, cut from said material, to effect a breaking of said turning from the material being cut, in a predetermined manner to minimize internestings of the turnings; whereby together said cutting elements on each respective said cutting surface present a plurality of surface irregularities over said at least part of said cutting surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
191 words
A cutting tool for removing material from a well bore, comprising: a tool body adapted to be received within the well bore and to be supported at its upper end for rotation about its longitudinal axis; and a plurality of cutting surfaces at spaced intervals around said tool body; wherein each of said cutting surfaces comprises a plurality of cutting elements arranged in at least one row extending generally transversely relative to the axis of rotation of said tool body for presenting at least part of said cutting surface; wherein each of said cutting elements is of a predetermined size and shape; wherein each of said cutting elements is positioned adjacent another said cutting element and each of said cutting elements has an exposed cutting face including a surface irregularity for directing an extending end portion of a turning, cut from said material, to effect a breaking of said turning from the material being cut, in a predetermined manner to minimize internestings of the turnings; whereby together said cutting elements on each respective said cutting surface present a plurality of surface irregularities over said at least part of said cutting surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cutting tool as claimed in claim 4, wherein at least one of said surface irregularities comprises a projection on said cutting face of said respective cutting element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cutting tool as claimed in claim 4, wherein at least one of said surface irregularities comprises a depression in said cutting face of said respective cutting element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
171 words
A cutting tool for removing material from a well bore, comprising: a tool body adapted to be received within the well bore and to be supported at its upper end for rotation about its longitudinal axis; and a plurality of cutting surfaces at spaced intervals around said tool body; wherein each of said cutting surfaces comprises a plurality of cutting elements for presenting at least part of said cutting surface; wherein each of said cutting elements is of a predetermined size and shape and arranged in a predetermined uniform pattern; wherein each of said cutting elements is positioned adjacent another said cutting element and each of said cutting elements has an exposed cutting face presenting a surface irregularity for deflecting a turning, cut from said material, outwardly from said cutting face and back toward said material, causing said turning to break into relatively short lengths; whereby together said cutting elements on each respective said cutting surface present a plurality of surface irregularities over said at least part of said cutting surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
171 words
A cutting tool for removing material from a well bore, comprising: a tool body adapted to be received within the well bore and to be supported at its upper end for rotation about its longitudinal axis; and a plurality of cutting surfaces at spaced intervals around said tool body; wherein each of said cutting surfaces comprises a plurality of cutting elements for presenting at least part of said cutting surface; wherein each of said cutting elements is of a predetermined size and shape and arranged in a predetermined uniform pattern; wherein each of said cutting elements is positioned adjacent another said cutting element and each of said cutting elements has an exposed cutting face presenting a surface irregularity for deflecting a turning, cut from said material, outwardly from said cutting face and back toward said material, causing said turning to break into relatively short lengths; whereby together said cutting elements on each respective said cutting surface present a plurality of surface irregularities over said at least part of said cutting surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cutting tool as claimed in claim 7, wherein at least one of said surface irregularities comprises a projection on said cutting face of said respective cutting element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cutting tool as claimed in claim 7, wherein at least one of said surface irregularities comprises a depression in said cutting face of said respective cutting element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cutting tool as claimed in claim 7, wherein said uniform pattern comprises at least one column of said cutting elements extending substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cutting tool as claimed in claim 7, wherein said uniform pattern comprises at least one row of said cutting elements extending substantially transversely to said longitudinal axis.
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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) | 1998-10-09 | 1999-04-10 | 1999-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-10-09 | 2003-04-10 | 2003-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-10-09 | 2007-04-10 | 2007-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |