US5586612A
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Roller cone bit with positive and negative offset and smooth running configuration
Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1995-01-26
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Granted: 1996-12-24
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Expires: 2015-01-26
Abstract
Abstract An earth-boring bit has a bit body and at least a pair of cantilevered bearing shafts depending downwardly and inwardly therefrom. A first cutter is mounted for rotation on one of the bearing shafts and has a region of contact with the sidewall of the borehole. A second cutter is mounted for rotation on another of the bearing shafts and has a region of contact with the sidewall of the borehole that is non-opposite that of the first cutter. Stabilization is provided by a stabilizer pad carried on the bit body and arranged to be opposite the contact regions of the first and second cutters.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew R. Isbell
- 👤 Rudolf C. O. Pessier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:56
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/10; E21B17/1092; E21B10/00; E21B10/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An earth-boring bit comprising: a bit body; at least a pair of cantilevered bearing shafts depending downwardly and inwardly from the bit body; a first cutter mounted for rotation on one of the bearing shafts, the first cutter having a region of contact with the sidewall of the borehole; a second cutter mounted for rotation on another of the bearing shafts, the second cutter having a region of contact with the sidewall of the borehole that is non-opposite that of the first cutter; a stabilizer pad carried on the bit body, the stabilizer pad being arranged opposite the contact regions of the first and second cutters.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An earth-boring bit comprising: a bit body; at least a pair of cantilevered bearing shafts depending downwardly and inwardly from the bit body; a first cutter mounted for rotation on one of the bearing shafts, the first cutter having a region of contact with the sidewall of the borehole; a second cutter mounted for rotation on another of the bearing shafts, the second cutter having a region of contact with the sidewall of the borehole that is non-opposite that of the first cutter; a stabilizer pad carried on the bit body, the stabilizer pad being arranged opposite the contact regions of the first and second cutters.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The earth-boring bit according to claim 1 wherein the first cutter has a positive offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit and the second cutter has a negative offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The earth-boring bit according to claim 1 wherein the stabilizer pad is devoid of cutting elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The earth-boring bit according to claim 1 wherein the stabilizer pad further comprises two stabilizer pads, a first pad opposite the contact region of the first cutter, a second pad opposite the contact region of the second cutter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
An earth-boring bit comprising: a bit body having an axis of rotation; at least a pair of cantilevered bearing shafts depending downwardly and inwardly from the bit body; a first cutter mounted for rotation on one of the bearing shafts, the first cutter having a positive offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit body and a region of contact with the corner and sidewall of the borehole; a second cutter mounted for rotation on another of the bearing shafts, the second cutter having a negative offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit body and a region of contact with the corner and sidewall of the borehole; a stabilizer pad carried on the bit body, the stabilizer pad being arranged opposite the contact regions of the first and second cutters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
139 words
An earth-boring bit comprising: a bit body having an axis of rotation; at least a pair of cantilevered bearing shafts depending downwardly and inwardly from the bit body; a first cutter mounted for rotation on one of the bearing shafts, the first cutter having a positive offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit body and a region of contact with the corner and sidewall of the borehole; a second cutter mounted for rotation on another of the bearing shafts, the second cutter having a negative offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit body and a region of contact with the corner and sidewall of the borehole; a stabilizer pad carried on the bit body, the stabilizer pad being arranged opposite the contact regions of the first and second cutters.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The earth-boring bit according to claim 5 wherein the stabilizer pads are devoid of cutting elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The earth-boring bit according to claim 5 wherein the stabilizer pad further comprises two stabilizer pads, a first pad opposite the contact region of the first cutter, a second pad opposite the contact region of the second cutter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
156 words
An earth-boring bit comprising: a bit body having an axis of rotation; a pair of cantilevered bearing shafts depending downwardly and inwardly from the bit body; a first cutter mounted for rotation on one of the bearing shafts, the first cutter having a positive offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit body and a region of contact with the corner and sidewall of the borehole; a second cutter mounted for rotation on another of the bearing shafts, the second cutter having a negative offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit body and a region of contact with the corner and sidewall of the borehole non-opposite that of the first cutter; a pair of stabilizer pads carried on the bit body, one stabilizer pad being arranged opposite the contact regions of the first cutter, another stabilizer pad being arranged opposite the contact region of the second cutter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
156 words
An earth-boring bit comprising: a bit body having an axis of rotation; a pair of cantilevered bearing shafts depending downwardly and inwardly from the bit body; a first cutter mounted for rotation on one of the bearing shafts, the first cutter having a positive offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit body and a region of contact with the corner and sidewall of the borehole; a second cutter mounted for rotation on another of the bearing shafts, the second cutter having a negative offset relative to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit body and a region of contact with the corner and sidewall of the borehole non-opposite that of the first cutter; a pair of stabilizer pads carried on the bit body, one stabilizer pad being arranged opposite the contact regions of the first cutter, another stabilizer pad being arranged opposite the contact region of the second cutter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The earth-boring bit according to claim 8 wherein the stabilizer pads are devoid of cutting elements.
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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) | 1999-12-24 | 2000-06-24 | 2000-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-24 | 2004-06-24 | 2004-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-24 | 2008-06-24 | 2008-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |