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| 20080197691 | Locking fixture for a degradation assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a degradation assembly comprises an impact tip brazed to a carbide bolster. A stem protrudes from the bolster, being adapted to be retained within a bore connected to a driving mechanism. A locking fixture is disposed within the bore and locking the stem to a wall of the bore. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080197692 | Locking fixture - In one aspect of the invention, a degradation assembly comprises an impact tip brazed to a carbide bolster. A stem protrudes from the bolster, being adapted to be retained within a bore connected to a driving mechanism. A locking fixture is disposed within the bore and locking the stem to a wall of the bore. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080202742 | Open Cavity in a Pocket of a Downhole Tool String Component - A downhole tool string component, having a tubular body with an inner and outer diameter. A pocket is formed in the outer diameter and is adapted to receive downhole instrumentation. A covering is attached to the outer diameter of the component and is adapted to seal the pocket from outside debris, the pocket having a bottom floor and a plurality of side walls. An open cavity is formed in at least one of the side walls. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080202765 | Method of Manufacturing Downhole Tool String Components - A method for making a downhole electrical transmission system, having the steps of providing an electrically conductive assembly disposed within a first downhole tool string component, the assembly having a first end and being anchored to the first tool string component at a first predetermined distance from a primary shoulder of the first end of the component; stretching the assembly by pulling on a second end of the assembly with a stretching tool such that the second end of the assembly is held; enlarging the diameter of the second end of the assembly to a diameter larger than an original diameter of the assembly by flaring the second end of the assembly with a flaring tool; and anchoring the second end of the assembly to the first tool string component at a second predetermined distance from a primary shoulder of the second end of the component. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080210798 | Degradation insert with overhang - In one aspect of the invention, a cone crusher has at least one crushing surface disposed on either a cone and/or an inverted bowl of the crusher. The crushing surface has at least one insert having an impact head with a stem protruding from a base end of the head. The stem has a smaller cross sectional thickness than the head. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080211290 | Tapered Bore in a Pick - In one aspect of the present invention, a high impact resistant excavation pick having a super hard material is bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The cemented metal carbide substrate is bonded to a front end of a cemented metal carbide frustum. A tapered bore is formed in the base end of the carbide frustum opposite the front end and a steel shank with a tapered interface is fitted into the tapered bore. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080217057 | Method for taking seismic measurements - In one aspect of the present invention a method has steps for taking downhole measurements. A network integrated into a downhole tool string in a well bore may be in communication with a downhole sensor, the downhole sensor having a downhole clock that may be in communication over the network with and synchronized with a top-hole clock source. A signal source may be within a transmitting distance of the downhole sensor and may be activated. The downhole sensor records signals from the signal source at a recorded time when the network is disconnected from the top-hole clock source. When the network is reconnected, the downhole clock and the top-hole clock source are re-synchronized. The clock drift that occurred during the disconnection may be calculated. The recorded time may be adjusted to reflect what it would have been if the downhole clock had been synchronized with the top-hole clock source. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080220664 | Wiper for Tool String Direct Electrical Connection - In one aspect of the invention, a downhole electrical connection system comprises first and second tubular bodies adapted for threaded connection to each other, each tubular body comprising an inner and an outer diameter. First and second electrical conductor assemblies are disposed within the inner diameters of the tubular bodies and are substantially coaxial with the tubular bodies and generally extend the length of the tubular bodies. The first electrical conductor assembly comprises a first electrical contact adapted to abut a second electrical contact of the second electrical conductor assembly when the first and second tubular bodies are coupled together. The first electrical contact is disposed within an elastically deformable wiper, and the elastically deformable wiper is adapted to expose the first electrical contact as it is engaged by the second electrical contact under an axially compressive load. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080223569 | Centering assembly for an electric downhole connection - A downhole tool string component having a tubular body having a bore with a central longitudinal axis. An electrical conductor assembly is disposed within the bore of the tubular component, the assembly having signal couplers at first and second ends adapted for a butt connection. Centering assemblies are disposed within each end of the bore and have a plurality of projections extending radially outward from at least a partial central ring disposed around a portion of each end of the electrical conductor assembly, at least one centering assembly comprising a radial opening in the central ring adapted to receive the electrical conductor assembly. The first and second ends of the electrical conductor assembly are substantially aligned to the central axis of the bore at each end by the centering assemblies, the centering assemblies being adapted to allow fluid to pass through the bore. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080230218 | Segmented Sleeve on a Downhole Tool String Component - In one aspect of the invention a downhole tool string component has a segmented sleeve slideably attached over the exterior of a mandrel which is adapted for connection to an adjacent tool string component. An end of the sleeve is abutted against a shoulder element of the mandrel and an opposite end of the sleeve is axially loaded by a threaded element attached to the mandrel. The sleeve comprises at least one sleeve segment with an engagement end comprising at least one axial anti-rotation assembly adapted to transfer torque to an adjacent sleeve segment, the shoulder element, or the threaded element. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080230277 | Pocket for a Downhole Tool String Component - A downhole tool string component, having a tubular body with an outer diameter. A first, second, and third flange are disposed around the outer diameter of the tubular body at different axial locations. A first sleeve is disposed around the tubular body such that opposite ends of the first sleeve fit around at least a portion of the first and second flanges, forming a first sealed pocket around the outer diameter of the tubular body. A second sleeve is disposed around the tubular body such that opposite ends of the second sleeve fit around at least a portion of the second and third flanges, forming a second sealed pocket around the outer diameter of the tubular body. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080238181 | Retention System - A retention assembly, comprises a carbide bolster comprising a cavity formed in its base end. A shaft comprises an inserted end disposed within the cavity. The shaft is disposed within a hollow shank which comprises a first end contacting the bolster and a loaded end in mechanical communication with the shaft. The inserted end is interlocked to an inner surface of the cavity through a casting. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080241293 | Radial Compression Element for a HTHP Cartridge - A cartridge assembly for connection to a frame of a high temperature, high pressure press, having an anvil at a front end of a cylindrical body of the cartridge and a hydraulic chamber within the body adapted to apply axial pressure to the anvil. A radial compression element is disposed around an outer diameter of the body and is adapted to limit radial expansion of the body proximate the hydraulic chamber. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080246329 | Retention System - A retention assembly has a carbide bolster with a first and second segment brazed together, each segment forming at least part of a cavity formed of the bolster. A shaft has an inserted end is interlocked within the cavity. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080250724 | High Impact Shearing Element - A high impact resistant tool having a sintered body of diamond or diamond-like particles in a metal matrix bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non planar interface, interface having at least two circumferentially adjacent faces, outwardly angled from a central axis of the substrate. The sintered body has a thickness of 0.100 to 0.500 inches proximate each face. The sintered body also has a flat working surface, wherein the tool has an angle of 30 to 60 degrees between the flat working surface and each face. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080258536 | High-impact Resistant Tool - A high impact resistant tool comprises a steel shank. The steel shank has a hollow portion and first and second ends. The shank is adapted for insertion into a holder and connection to a driving mechanism. A carbide cap is joined at a brazed joint to the first end of the shank. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080264624 | Downhole Sensor Assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a sensor assembly for incorporation into a downhole tool string comprises at least one sensor adapted to detect changes in magnetic flux proximate a first portion of the downhole tool string. A second portion of the downhole tool string comprises a characteristic that interferes with a magnetic reading of the at least one sensor. At least one magnetic focusing array is disposed on an outer diameter of the tool string, and the at least one magnetic focusing array reduces an effect on the sensor of the interfering characteristic of the second portion. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080264697 | Retention for an Insert - In one aspect of the present invention, a tensioning element adapted to connect a first object to a second object. The tensioning element comprising a breakaway tensile bearing interlocking geometry on a first end, a thread form on a second end, and a breakaway torque bearing feature affixed to the first end. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080267706 | Nozzles Incorporated into a Milling Machine - In one aspect of the invention, a system for removing a layer of a paved surface comprises a vehicle adapted to traverse a paved surface in a selected direction. The vehicle also comprises a milling drum with an axle connected to the vehicle, the drum being adapted to rotate around the axle substantially normal the selected direction. A moldboard is positioned rearward of the milling drum and also connected to the vehicle. A plurality of nozzles is disposed proximate a bottom end of the moldboard and is in communication with a fluid reservoir through a fluid pathway and the plurality of nozzles is adapted to move independent of the moldboard. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080277506 | Diamond Nozzle - In one aspect of the invention, an abrasion resistant nozzle has at least two sintered diamond bodies having flat, mating, exterior surfaces and a thickness, the surfaces being held against each other under compression. An enclosure is formed between the mating surfaces, at least one surface having a groove forming a portion of the enclosure and the other surface forming a remaining portion of the enclosure. The enclosure connects an entry and an exit formed in at least one side of at least one of the bodies. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080282584 | Rolling Assembly Mounted on a Trencher - In one aspect of the invention a trenching machine for degrading natural and man-made formations, comprising a plurality of roller assemblies exteriorly mounted to a trenching boom or wheel. The rollers comprising a plurality of pointed inserts radially arranged along the wheel's outer diameter. The inserts are adapted to degrade the formation when the boom or wheel is activated. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080283256 | Rolling Assembly and Pick Assembly Mounted on a Trencher - In one aspect of the present invention, a roller assembly on an excavator for degrading natural and man-made formations has a plurality of pointed inserts disposed along its outer diameter. The inserts have a tip adapted to impact the formation and at least one of the tips has polycrystalline diamond bonded to a cemented metal carbide segment. The diamond also has a substantially conical geometry with a 0.50 to 0.200 inch radius and a thickness greater that 100 inches at the apex. The diamond also has a volume that is 75 to 150 percent of a volume of a carbide substrate. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080284234 | Pick with a Reentrant - In one aspect of the invention, a pick adapted to degrade man-made or natural formations has a steel body comprising a shank adapted for attachment to a driving mechanism. The pick also has a leading edge opposite the shank which has an inside edge. A bore is disposed in the steel body proximate the inside edge. A cemented metal carbide core is press fit into the bore. A reentrant is formed at least partially in the bore. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080284235 | Spring Loaded Pick - In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for degrading natural and man-made formations includes a pick with an axially spring loaded pick comprising a central axis and being attached to a holder secured to a driving mechanism. The pick comprising a steel body with an axial shank disposed within a bore of the holder. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080284236 | Roller Assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a roller assembly has an axle that supports opposing faces of a cylindrical body that has a plurality of pointed inserts disposed along an outer diameter of the cylindrical body. At least one of the inserts has a tip with a polycrystalline diamond bonded to a cemented metal carbide segment. The diamond has a substantially conical geometry with a 0.50 to 0.200 inch radius apex and comprises a thickness greater than 0.100 inches at the apex. The roller assembly has an internal lubrication mechanism adapted to apply lubrication between the axle and the cylindrical body. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080293328 | O.D. Centerless Grinding Machine - In one aspect of the present invention, an outer diameter (O.D.) centerless grinding machine for use in grinding a diamond workpiece has a grinding wheel positioned parallel to a regulating wheel which is adapted to press a cylindrical workpiece into the grinding wheel as the regulating wheel rotates. Electronic equipment may be adapted to adjust a pressure of the regulating wheel against the grinding wheel. Also, a carrier may be adapted to house the workpiece, the carrier being attached to a translation mechanism adapted to move the carrier between the wheels such that the workpiece is in contact with both wheels. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080296015 | Clutch for a Jack Element - A downhole tool string, comprising a tool string bore and a drill bit located at the bottom of the tool string. The drill bit comprises a body intermediate a shank and a working surface. The working surface may comprise a substantially coaxial rotationally isolated jack element with a portion of the jack element extending out of an opening formed in the working surface to engage a subterranean formation. The tool string may comprise a driving mechanism adapted to rotate the jack. The clutch assembly disposed within the tool string bore may comprise a first end in communication with the jack element and second end in communication with the driving mechanism. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080302572 | Drill Bit Porting System - In one aspect of the present invention a drill bit has a jack element with a distal end extending beyond a working face. A porting mechanism within the bore comprises first and second discs contacting along a flat interface. The first disc is attached to a turbine which is adapted to rotate the first disc with respect to the second disc. The discs comprise a first set of ports adapted to align and misalign with each other as the first disc rotates. The first set of ports is adapted to route a drilling fluid to extend the jack element. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080309146 | Degradation assembly shield - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly comprises a shank with a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end being adapted for attachment to a driving mechanism, with a shield rotatably attached to the forward end of the shank. The shield comprises an underside adapted for rotatable attachment to the shank and an impact tip disposed on an end opposing the underside. A seal is disposed intermediate the shield and the shank. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080309147 | Shield of a Degradation Assembly - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly comprises a shank with a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end being adapted for attachment to a driving mechanism, with a shield rotatably attached to the forward end of the shank. The shield comprises an underside adapted for rotatable attachment to the shank and an impact tip disposed on an end opposing the underside. A seal is disposed intermediate the shield and the shank. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080309148 | Degradation Assembly Shield - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly comprises a shank with a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end being adapted for attachment to a driving mechanism, with a shield rotatably attached to the forward end of the shank. The shield comprises an underside adapted for rotatable attachment to the shank and an impact tip disposed on an end opposing the underside. A seal is disposed intermediate the shield and the shank. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080309149 | Braze Thickness Control - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly comprises an inverted conical face formed in a top end of a metal body tapering towards a central axis of the metal body. A base end of a carbide bolster is adapted to be brazed to the top end of the metal body within the inverted conical face. At least one protrusion is formed in the inverted conical face and is adapted to control a braze thickness between the face and the base end. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080309514 | Data and/or PowerSwivel - In one aspect of the invention, a swivel for use in a drilling operation comprises a body with a central bore adapted for threaded connection to a tool string component. At least one electrically conductive medium is rotationally supported within the bore and adapted to rotate with respect to an electrically conductive receiver that is rotationally fixed to and disposed within the body. The electrically conductive medium and the receiver are in electrical communication through an electrically conductive arm that is rotationally fixed to the electrically conductive medium and at least partially disposed within an electrically conductive fluid disposed within a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a rigid shape that is partially filled by the conductive fluid. A least one rotary seal is disposed intermediate the reservoir and the electrically conductive medium. The rigid shape of the reservoir is adapted to prevent the conductive fluid from accumulating around the rotary seal. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080314645 | Stiffened Blade for Shear-type Drill Bit - In one aspect of the invention, a drill bit comprises a steel body disposed intermediate a threaded end and a working face. The steel body comprises a plurality of steel blades disposed along an outer diameter of the body and extending radially away from an axis of rotation of the bit. A plurality of cutter elements is disposed on the plurality of steel blades and the blades each comprise a steel stiffness and a steel elastic modulus. At least one of the plurality of steel blades comprises a stiffening element and an overall stiffness at least 3.5 times greater than the steel stiffness. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080314647 | Rotary Drag Bit with Pointed Cutting Elements - In one aspect of the invention a rotary drag bit has a bit body intermediate a shank and a working surface. The working surface has a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the working surface. At least one blade has a cutting element with a carbide substrate bonded to a diamond working end with a pointed geometry. The diamond working end has a central axis which intersects an apex of the pointed geometry such that the axis is oriented within a 15 degree rake angle. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080315667 | Braze Thickness Control - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly comprises an inverted conical face formed in a top end of a metal body tapering towards a central axis of the metal body. A base end of a carbide bolster is adapted to be brazed to the top end of the metal body within the inverted conical face. At least one protrusion is formed in the inverted conical face and is adapted to control a braze thickness between the face and the base end. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090000828 | Roof Bolt Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a roof bolt drill bit for use in underground mines comprises a bit body with a shank adapted for attachment to a driving mechanism. A working face disposed opposite the shank comprises a plurality of polycrystalline diamond cutting elements. Carbide bolsters are disposed intermediate the plurality of cutting elements and the bit body. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090007554 | Hydraulic Energy Storage with Reinforced Layer - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for performing work has a hydraulic circuit adapted to store energy within a hose. The hose has an elastic inner layer pre-tensioned by a radial tensioning component disposed within the hose and at least one reinforcing layer of elastic thread disposed around and compressing the inner layer. A hydraulic fluid is in the circuit and in communication with the hose, the radial tensioning component and with a hydraulic actuator for doing the work. The circuit has a mechanism for pressurizing the hydraulic circuit in order to perform the work. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090007558 | Energy Storage - A system for performing work having a hydraulic circuit has a length of hose, a hydraulic fluid in the circuit in communication with the hose and with a hydraulic actuator for doing the work, and a mechanism for pressurizing the hydraulic circuit such that at least 50 foot pounds of energy is stored within the hose to perform the work. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090007980 | Hydraulic Energy Storage with reinforced layer - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for performing work has a hydraulic circuit adapted to store energy within a hose. The hose has an elastic inner layer pre-tensioned by a radial tensioning component disposed within the hose and at least one reinforcing layer of elastic thread disposed around and compressing the inner layer. A hydraulic fluid is in the circuit and in communication with the hose, the radial tensioning component and with a hydraulic actuator for doing the work. The circuit has a mechanism for pressurizing the hydraulic circuit in order to perform the work. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008171 | Energy Storage in an Elastic Vessel - In one aspect of the present invention, an energy storage system has an elastic hydraulic fluid vessel with an internal variable volume and being coupled to a hydraulic rotary mechanism. The elastic hydraulic fluid vessel has an elastic material adapted to store a potential energy within its fibers when the internal volume is increased by a hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic rotary mechanism is adapted to be accelerated by the release of the potential energy of the fibers of the elastic vessel by ejecting the hydraulic fluid from the internal variable volume into the rotary mechanism. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008173 | Hydraulic Energy Storage with an Internal Element - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for performing work having a hydraulic circuit comprising a length of hose a hydraulic fluid in the circuit in communication with the hose, a hydraulic actuator for doing the work, at least one compressible element disposed within the hose, and a mechanism for pressurizing the hydraulic circuit such that at least 50 foot pounds of energy is stored within the hose to perform the work. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008918 | Expandable Vehicle Frame - A vehicle having a frame with at least one frame member, the frame member being adapted to support at least a portion of a weight of the vehicle and at least a portion of the frame member being tubular and radially expandable. The frame also has a manifold connected to an end of the frame member. A translation assembly is connected to the manifold. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090012741 | Location Device with a Gravity Measuring Device - A location device has a gravity measurement instrument in communication with a database which has the locations relative to time of an astronomical object. The location device also has a timepiece indicating the time which may be used to determine the location of the astronomical object. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090015056 | Depth Detecting Assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a milling machine for milling a paved surface comprises milling tools connected to an underside of a body of the machine and also a depth probe comprising a base end opposite a distal end. The probe is connected to a front end of the machine through a probe base disposed proximate the base end. A monitor is adapted to detect a distance between the distal end of the probe and an outer surface of the base. The distal end of the probe is adapted to extend away from the outer surface of the base and penetrate into a paved surface. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090016818 | Metal Detector for an Asphalt Milling Machine - A milling machine for milling a paved surface has milling tools connected to an underside of a body of the machine. At least one ferrous metal detector is attached to a front end of the machine. Electronic equipment is disposed within the machine and is in communication with the metal detector, the equipment being adapted to interpret feedback from the detector. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090025942 | Borehole Liner - A system for forming a liner downhole within a well bore has a rig comprising a tool string driving mechanism and an aperture proximate an opening of a well bore. The system also has first and second tool string components and each component has a central bore disposed intermediate first and second tool joints of the component. The first tool joint of the first component is disposed proximate the aperture and the second tool joint of the second component. First and second resilient lining materials are disposed within the central bore of the first and second tool string components respectively. At least one lining material connecting mechanism is disposed proximate the aperture. The system also comprises at least one downhole dispenser that is adapted to direct a resilient continuous lining material against the well bore to form a liner. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090025982 | Stabilizer Assembly - In one aspect of the present invention, a stabilizer assembly on a downhole tool string component, comprising a sleeve slideably attached to a mandrel of the tool string component. At least one stabilizer blade is formed in the sleeve and generally follows the length of the sleeve. A gap is formed in the at least one blade separating a first and second portion of the blade. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090041542 | Metal Detector for a Milling Machine - A milling machine for milling a paved surface having milling tools connected to an underside of a body of the machine and at least one metal detector attached to a front end of the machine. The metal detector has at least one electrically conductive coil disposed within a magnetically conductive, electrically insulating trough. Electronic equipment is in communication with the metal detector, the equipment being adapted to interpret feedback from the detector. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090050372 | Downhole Turbine - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit has a jack element that is substantially coaxial with an axis of rotation of the drill bit and the jack element has an asymmetrical distal end that extends beyond a working face of the drill bit. A turbine is located within a bore formed in the drill bit and a flow valve is actuated by the turbine. The flow valve is adapted to route a drilling fluid in the bore into a porting mechanism adapted to extend the jack element farther beyond the working surface of the drill bit. The turbine is also adapted to rotate the jack element at variable speeds. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090051211 | Thick Pointed Superhard Material - In one aspect of the invention, a high impact resistant tool having a superhard bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The superhard material has a substantially pointed geometry with a sharp apex having 0.050 to 0.125 inch radius. The superhard material also has a 0.100 to 0.500 inch thickness from the apex to the non-planar interface. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090052986 | Nozzle for a Pavement Reconditioning Machine - In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for reconditioning a paved surface, has a vehicle adapted to traverse the paved surface. The vehicle has a manifold with a plurality of high pressure nozzles adapted to indent the paved surface. At least one nozzle is formed in a nozzle body with a distal end having a hard material with a hardness of at least 2,000 HK. The at least one nozzle is also in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir through a fluid pathway. The apparatus has a pressurizing mechanism and a heating mechanism for pressurizing and heating fluid in the fluid pathway. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090052987 | Milling Drum - In one aspect of the invention a system for removing a layer of a paved surface comprising a vehicle is adapted to traverse a paved surface in a selected direction. The vehicle has a milling drum with an axle substantially parallel and connected to the vehicle within a milling chamber. The drum is adapted to rotate around the axle between the paved surface and the vehicle. A conveyor belt is attached to a forward end of the vehicle and comprises a portion proximate an opening of the milling chamber. The belt is adapted to carry loose aggregate from the milling drum away from the paved surface. At least one nozzle is disposed on an underside of the vehicle and is in communication with a reservoir through a pathway. The at least one nozzle is adapted to direct the loose aggregate towards the portion of the conveyor belt. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090057016 | Downhole Turbine - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit has a jack element that is substantially coaxial with an axis of rotation of the drill bit and the jack element has an asymmetrical distal end that extends beyond a working face of the drill bit. A turbine is located within a bore formed in the drill bit and a flow valve is actuated by the turbine. The flow valve is adapted to route a drilling fluid in the bore into a porting mechanism adapted to extend the jack element farther beyond the working surface of the drill bit. The turbine is also adapted to rotate the jack element at variable speeds. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090058174 | Attack Tool - In one aspect of the invention, an attack tool is disclosed which has a wear-resistant base suitable for attachment to a driving mechanism, a first cemented metal carbide segment brazed to the base at a first interface, and a second metal carbide segment brazed to the first carbide segment at a second interface opposite the base. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090065251 | Downhole Jack Assembly Sensor - In one aspect of the invention, a drill string comprises a drill bit with a body intermediate a shank and a working face, and the working face comprises at least one cutting element. A jack assembly is disposed within the drill bit body and comprises a jack element disposed on a distal end of the assembly. The jack element substantially protrudes from the working face and is adapted to move with respect to the bit body. At least one position feedback sensor is disposed proximate the jack assembly and is adapted to detect a position and/or orientation of the jack element. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090066149 | Pick with Carbide Cap - In one aspect of the present invention, a high-impact resistant pick has a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The cemented metal carbide substrate is bonded to a front end of a cemented metal carbide bolster. A bore formed in a base end of the carbide bolster is generally opposed to the front end. A steel body has a steel shaft fitted into the bore of the bolster at an interface. A shank adapted for connection to a driving mechanism extends from the steel body opposite the shaft. A washer is disposed intermediate the base end of the carbide bolster and a shelf of the steel body. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090108664 | Tool Holder Sleeve - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly has a holder fitted within a block attached to a driving mechanism. The holder has a longitudinal central bore with an opening at an end opposite the driving mechanism. A high impact resistant tool has a carbide bolster axially intermediate a steel shank and an impact tip, the steel shank having a first end and a second end. A sleeve being radially intermediate the bore of the holder and the steel shank. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090114195 | Hybrid Vehicle - A hybrid vehicle comprises a deceleration mechanism adapted to decelerate a wheel of the vehicle and adapted to drive an air compressor attached to the vehicle from the wheel deceleration. An engine of the vehicle comprises at least one cylinder assembly having a cylinder with an air in-take opening, and the cylinder assembly being adapted to rotate at least in part a crankshaft which is adapted to apply torque to the wheel of the vehicle. An air passage connects the compressor directly to the in-take opening, and the compressor comprises a flow regulator adapted to control an amount of air which passes from the compressor into the cylinder through the in-take valve. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090133936 | Lead the Bit Rotary Steerable Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a drilling assembly comprises a drill bit comprising a bit body intermediate a working face and a shank. An indenting member adapted to guide the drill bit protrudes from the working face. A flexible portion is disposed above the bit body. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090133938 | Thermally Stable Pointed Diamond with Increased Impact Resistance - In one aspect of the present invention, an insert comprises a sintered polycrystalline diamond body bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate. The diamond body comprises a substantially conical shape with conical side wall terminating at an apex. The diamond body comprises a first region with a metallic catalyst dispersed through interstices between the diamond grains and a second region proximate the apex with the characteristic of higher thermal stability than the first region. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090139711 | Tool String Threads - A downhole tool string component comprises a tubular body with a first and second end. The tubular body of the tool string comprises an inner surface and an outer surface. A loading member near the other end of the tubular component is disposed about the outer surface and is adapted for loading the at least one sleeve against a shoulder. The loading member comprises an internal threadform adapted to threadingly engage an external threadform in the outer surface of the tubular body. Either the external threadform or the internal threadform comprises a plurality of threads with a distal thread comprising a first thread height and a proximal thread comprising a second thread height. The first thread height is greater than the second thread height and a plurality of the threads heights between the first and second thread heights accumulatively taper from the first height to the second height. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090146489 | Retention System - A retention assembly, comprises a carbide bolster comprising a cavity formed in its base end. A shaft comprises an inserted end disposed within the cavity. The shaft is disposed within a hollow shank which comprises a first end contacting the bolster and a loaded end in mechanical communication with the shaft. Wherein, the inserted end is brazed to an inner surface of the cavity. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090151926 | Inductive Power Coupler - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool string component has a tubular body with at least one end adapted for threaded connection to an adjacent tool string component. The end has at least one shoulder that abuts an adjacent shoulder of an adjacent end of the adjacent tool string component. At least two electrically conducting coils are disposed within an annular recess formed in the at least one shoulder and an annular trough is disposed in the annular recess. The annular trough houses at least one of the at least two electrically conducting coils and each coil is electrically insulated from each other. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090151932 | Intelligent Electrical Power Distribution System - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool assembly comprises electrical connectors disposed proximate an upper end and a lower end of the tool, switches to selectively allow or disallow electrical continuity between the electrical connectors, and a microprocessor in electrical communication with the electrical connectors and the switches. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090152011 | Downhole Drive Shaft Connection - In one aspect of the present invention, a section of a drill string has a drill bit with a body intermediate a shank and a working face, the working face having at least one cutting element. A jack element is disposed within the drill bit body and has a distal end substantially protruding from the working face. A drive shaft is in communication with the jack element and a rotary source. The drive shaft has a first portion secured within a bore of a tool string component in the tool string and a second portion secured within a bore of the drill bit. The first and second portions of the drive shaft are connected at a pin and box connection wherein the first and second portions are automatically connected as the tool string component is mechanically coupled to the drill bit. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090158897 | Jack Element with a Stop-off - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit has a body intermediate a shank and a working face, the working face comprising a plurality of blades formed on the working face and extending outwardly from the bit body. Each blade comprises at least one cutting element. The drill bit also has a jack element coaxial with an axis of rotation and extending out of an opening formed in the working face. A portion of the jack element is coated with a stop-off. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160238 | Retention for Holder Shank - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly has a holder comprising a first end and a second end and a shank with a longitudinal central bore having an opening at an end proximate the second end. The shank portion of the holder has an inside diameter of the bore and an outside diameter wherein either the inner diameter or the outer diameter comprise at least one recess disposed therein which comprises a depth of less than the distance between the inner diameter and the outer diameters. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160445 | Resistivity Reference Receiver - A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed adjacent on either or both sides of the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. A second induction receiver is disposed in close proximity to the magnetic field generating mechanism and is adapted to measure the magnetic field generated by the mechanism. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160446 | Resistivity Receiver Spacing - A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed adjacent on either or both sides of the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. A second induction receiver is disposed in close proximity to the magnetic field generating mechanism and is adapted to measure the magnetic field generated by the mechanism. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160447 | Independently Excitable Resistivity Units - A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed adjacent on either or both sides of the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. A second induction receiver is disposed in close proximity to the magnetic field generating mechanism and is adapted to measure the magnetic field generated by the mechanism. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160448 | Induction Resistivity Cover - A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed adjacent on either or both sides of the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. A second induction receiver is disposed in close proximity to the magnetic field generating mechanism and is adapted to measure the magnetic field generated by the mechanism. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090183631 | Water Extraction Apparatus - In one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for the extraction of water from air incorporated into a wall of a building has a cavity formed in the wall. The cavity has an air inlet and an air outlet. A condensing surface is disposed within the cavity and is adapted to direct condensed water to a water storage unit. In another aspect of the present invention, the cavity is formed between two different building walls. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090183920 | Downhole Percussive Tool with Alternating Pressure Differentials - A downhole percussive tool is disclosed comprising an interior chamber and a piston element slidably sitting within the interior chamber forming two pressure chambers on either side. The piston element may slide back and forth within the interior chamber as drilling fluid is channeled into either pressure chamber. Input channels supply drilling fluid into the pressure chambers and exit orifices release that fluid from the same. An exhaust orifice allows additional drilling fluid to release from the interior chamber. The amount of pressure maintained in either pressure chamber may be controlled by the size of the exiting orifices and exhaust orifices. In various embodiments, the percussive tool may form a downhole jack hammer or vibrator tool. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090188663 | Downhole Removable Cage with Circumferentially Disposed Instruments - A downhole drill string component is disclosed comprising a substantially cylindrical cage with a hollow bore. An inner diameter of the cage is slideably connectable to a mandrel. A stab connection originates from one end of the cage and a plurality of downhole drill string instruments is circumferentially disposed around an outer diameter of the cage. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090200855 | Manually Rotatable Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool assembly comprises a rotary portion and a stationary portion. The rotary portion comprises a bolster bonded to a diamond symmetric, substantially conically shaped tip. The stationary portion comprises a block mounted to a driving mechanism. A compressible element is disposed intermediate and in mechanical contact with both the rotary and stationary portions. The compressible element is compressed sufficiently to restrict free rotation during a degradation operation. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090200857 | Manually Rotatable Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool assembly comprises a rotary portion and a stationary portion. The rotary portion comprises a bolster bonded to a diamond symmetric, substantially conically shaped tip. The stationary portion comprises a block mounted to a driving mechanism. A compressible element is disposed intermediate and in mechanical contact with both the rotary and stationary portions. The compressible element is compressed sufficiently to restrict free rotation during a degradation operation. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090212970 | Wired Tool String Component - A system is disclosed as having first and second tubular tool string components. Each component has a first end and a second end, and the first end of the first component is coupled to the second end of the second component through mating threads. First and second inductive coils are disposed within the first end of the first component and the second end of the second component, respectively. Each inductive coil has at least one turn of an electrical conductor, and the first coil is in magnetic communication with the second coil. The first coil has more turns than the second coil. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090217448 | Human Waste System - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for the transportation of liquid and solid waste incorporated into a floor of a building has a generally horizontal pipe with a first and second end. A motor is disposed at the first end and an auger is disposed in and along at least a portion of a length of the pipe and is in communication with the motor. The auger is adapted to the transport of liquid and solid waste along the at least a portion of the length of the pipe. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090218264 | Sewer System - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for the transportation of liquid and solid waste incorporated into a floor of a building has a generally horizontal pipe with a first and second end. A motor is disposed at the first end and an auger is disposed in and along at least a portion of a length of the pipe and is in communication with the motor. The auger is adapted to the transport of liquid and solid waste along the at least a portion of the length of the pipe. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090229883 | Flow Guide Actuation - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole drill string assembly comprises a bore there through to receive drilling fluid. A turbine may be disposed within the bore and exposed to the drilling fluid. At least one flow guide may be disposed within the bore and exposed to the drilling fluid wherein the flow guide acts to redirect the flow of the drilling fluid across the turbine. The flow guide may be adjusted by an actuator. Adjustments to the flow guide may be controlled by a downhole telemetry system, a processing unit, a control loop, or any combination thereof. In various embodiments the turbine may comprise rotatable turbine blades. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090236148 | Flow Guide Actuation - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole drill string assembly comprises a bore there through to receive drilling fluid. A turbine may be disposed within the bore and exposed to the drilling fluid. At least one flow guide may be disposed within the bore and exposed to the drilling fluid wherein the flow guide acts to redirect the flow of the drilling fluid across the turbine. The flow guide may be adjusted by an actuator. Adjustments to the flow guide may be controlled by a downhole telemetry system, a processing unit, a control loop, or any combination thereof. In various embodiments the turbine may comprise rotatable turbine blades. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090236274 | Agitator in a Sewer System - In one aspect of the invention, a sewer system has a waste material flow path which has an entrance and a downstream digester assembly. At least one in-line agitator is disposed upstream to the digester assembly. The at least one in-line agitator adapted to break down the waste material. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090255733 | Lead the Bit Rotary Steerable System - In one aspect of the invention a tool string steerable system has a drill bit body with a working face. An indenter protrudes from the working face and the indenter is rotational fixed to a tool string component above the drill bit body. The indenter is rotationally isolated from the drill bit body. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090260369 | System for reducing Oxygen - A system for reducing oxidation comprises a centralized nitrogen source within a building and a room connected by a tubular structure to the source. The room has a volume and at least a portion of a closed-loop system with a ventilation mechanism and a sensor adapted to control a nitrogen concentration in the room. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090260894 | Jack Element for a Drill Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit has an axis of rotation and a working face with a plurality of blades extending outwardly from a bit body. The blades form in part an inverted conical region, and a plurality of cutters with a cutting surface is arrayed along the blades. A jack element is coaxial with the axis of rotation and extends within the conical region within a range defined by the cutting surface of at least one cutter. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090263308 | Dense Diamond Body - In one aspect of the invention, a method of making a dense diamond body comprises the steps of: forming a sintered polycrystalline diamond body with the use of a catalyst; forming voids in the body by removing at least some of the catalyst; and reducing the overall volume of voids by applying pressure and temperature to the body in a vessel substantially free of additional catalysts. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090266609 | Downhole sample rate system - In one aspect of the invention, a downhole sensor system comprises at least one downhole sensor disposed on or within a downhole component of a tool string. The downhole sensor is adapted to detect at least one characteristic of a downhole formation adjacent the downhole component. The downhole sensor has a variable sampling rate controlled by a processing element. The processing element is in electrical communication with a tool string rate-of-penetration sensor and/or a tool string rotational speed sensor. The processing element is adapted to vary the sampling rate in response to the rate-of-penetration and/or rotational speed of the tool string. In some embodiments, the system is a closed loop system. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090267403 | Resilient Pick Shank - In one aspect of the invention, a pick assembly comprises a pick shank press fitted within a bore of a pick holder. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank also comprises at least one longitudinal slot extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The slot allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while still allowing the shank to maintain a press fit while within the bore. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090267790 | Changing Communication Priorities for Downhole LWD/MWD Applications - In one aspect of the present invention, a method for tool string communication comprising the steps of: providing a downhole tool string with at least two downhole LWD/MWD instruments in electrical communication with a downhole telemetry system, the instruments being capable of generating at least one data packet assigned a priority; then deploying the tool string in a well bore; and then changing the priority of the data packet. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090273224 | Layered polycrystalline diamond - In one aspect of the present invention, a high impact wear resistant tool has a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The superhard material has a thickness of at least 0.100 inch and forms an included angle of 35 to 55 degrees. The superhard material has a plurality of substantially distinct diamond layers. Each layer of the plurality of layers has a different catalyzing material concentration. A diamond layer adjacent the substrate of the superhard material has a higher catalyzing material concentration than a diamond layer at a distal end of the superhard material. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090273225 | Resilient Pick Shank - In one aspect of the invention, a pick assembly comprises a pick shank press fitted within a bore of a pick holder. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank also comprises at least one longitudinal slot extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The slot allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while still allowing the shank to maintain a press fit while within the bore. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090294182 | Degradation Assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a tool has a working portion with at least one impact tip brazed to a carbide extension. The carbide extension has a cavity formed in a base end and is adapted to interlock with a shank assembly of the cutting element assembly. The shank assembly has a locking mechanism adapted to interlock a first end of the shank assembly within the cavity. The locking mechanism has a radially extending catch formed in the first end of the shank assembly. The shank assembly has an outer surface at a second end of the shank assembly adapted to be press-fitted within a recess of a driving mechanism. The outer surface of the shank assembly has a coefficient of thermal expansion of 110 percent or more than a coefficient of thermal expansion of a material of the driving mechanism. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090301391 | Formable Sealant Barrier - In one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly for HPHT processing comprises a can with an opening. A powder mixture is disposed within the opening. A substrate is disposed within the opening adjacent the powder mixture. Paint is coated on a surface within the opening and opposite the powder mixture with respect to the substrate. A meltable sealant is disposed within the opening and opposite the substrate with respect to the surface and a cap is covering the opening. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090301784 | Constricting Flow Diverter - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole assembly has a downhole tool string component with a bore adapted to accommodate drilling mud having a central passage and at least one periphery passage. At least two movable segments are peripherally positioned around a bore wall adapted to constrict a diameter of the central passage and are adapted to divert drilling mud into the at least one periphery passage. At least one opening mechanism is adapted to move a portion of the at least two movable segments toward the bore wall. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090302501 | Formable Sealant Barrier - In one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly for HPHT processing comprises a can with an opening. A powder mixture is disposed within the opening. A substrate is disposed within the opening adjacent the powder mixture. Paint is coated on a surface within the opening and opposite the powder mixture with respect to the substrate. A meltable sealant is disposed within the opening and opposite the substrate with respect to the surface and a cap is covering the opening. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090303686 | Instrumentation Package in a Downhole Tool String Component - A downhole tool string component has a through-bore intermediate first and second tool joints adapted for connection to adjacent tool string components. An instrumentation package is disposed within an outer diameter of the component. The instrumentation package comprises a circuit board assembly. The circuit board assembly comprises alternating rigid and elastomeric layers. The rigid layers are in electrical communication with each other. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090314316 | Steam Cleaner - A steam cleaning apparatus comprises a chamber with at least one holder. A plurality of nozzles is incorporated in the holder and is adapted to disperse steam within the chamber. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090315791 | Downhole Component with an Electrical Device in a Blind-hole - A downhole tool string component has a through-bore intermediate first and second tool joints adapted for connection to adjacent tool string components. A blind-hole is formed in an outer surface of the component. A processing unit is also disposed within an outer surface of the component. An electrical device that is disposed within the component is in communication with the processing unit through an electrically or optically conductive medium which has a self-aligning pattern. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100000794 | Lead the Bit Rotary Steerable Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a drilling assembly comprises a drill bit comprising a bit body intermediate a working face and a shank. An indenting member adapted to guide the drill bit protrudes from the working face. A flexible portion is disposed above the bit body. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100000799 | Indenting Member for a Drill Bit - A drill bit has a bit body intermediate a working face and a shank end adapted for connection to a downhole drill string. The working face has at least three fixed blades converging towards a center of the working face and diverging towards a gauge of the bit, at least one blade having a cone region adjacent the center of the working face. The cone region increases in height away from the center of the working face and towards a nose portion of the at least one blade. An opening is formed in the working face at the center of the bit along an axis of the drill bit's rotation, the opening leading into a chamber with at least one wall. An indenting member is disposed within and extends from the opening, is substantially coaxial with the axis of rotation, and is fixed to the wall of the chamber. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100001734 | Circumferentially Spaced Magnetic Field Generating Devices - A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed circumferentially adjacent the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100005584 | Water Closet - In one aspect of the present invention, a water closet has a wash basin positioned above a toilet which is secured to a floor. A guide is adapted to direct movement of the wash basin in a generally vertical direction. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100011628 | Chain Assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a chain assembly comprises a boom comprising a sliding surface and a plurality of chain links adapted to slide along the sliding surface. At least one polycrystalline ceramic enhanced insert at an interface between the chain links and at least a portion of the sliding surface. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100018699 | Low Stress Threadform with a Non-conic Section Curve - In one aspect of the present invention a threadform has a load bearing flank and a non-load bearing flank joined by a thread root. The load bearing flank tangentially joins the thread root at a first angle, and the non-load bearing flank joins the root to a second angle. The root is made of a single non-conic section curve. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100035517 | O.D. Centerless Grinding Machine - In one aspect of the present invention, an outer diameter (O.D.) centerless grinding machine for use in grinding a diamond workpiece has a grinding wheel positioned parallel to a regulating wheel which is adapted to press a cylindrical workpiece into the grinding wheel as the regulating wheel rotates. Electronic equipment may be adapted to adjust a pressure of the regulating wheel against the grinding wheel. Also, a carrier may be adapted to house the workpiece, the carrier being attached to a translation mechanism adapted to move the carrier between the wheels such that the workpiece is in contact with both wheels. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100044109 | Sensor for Determining a Position of a Jack Element - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill string has a drill bit with a body intermediate a shank and a working face. The working face has at least one cutting element and a jack element disposed partially within the drill bit body substantially protruding from the working face. The jack element is adapted to rotate with respect to the bit body by a turbine disposed within a bore of the drill string. A generator with a rotor incorporated into a torque transmitting mechanism links the turbine to the jack element. When the jack element rotates, at least one waveform is produced in the generator. The waveform is processed by an electronic processing device to determine the rotational position of the jack element. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100051256 | Downhole Tool String Component that is Protected from Drilling Stresses - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool string component has a first and second threaded end on a mandrel, the first threaded end attached to a first sleeve and the second threaded end attached to a second sleeve. An intermediate sleeve assembly is disposed circumferentially around the mandrel and intermediate the first and second threaded ends, and the intermediate sleeve assembly is primarily isolated from stress of the first or second sleeve. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100052689 | Magnetic Field Deflector in an Induction Resistivity Tool - A downhole induction resistivity assembly comprises a mandrel. Disposed around the mandrel are coils of wire disposed circumferentially around magnetic field concentrators. The coils of wire and the magnetic field concentrators are disposed on an outer diameter of the mandrel. A magnetic field deflector, of magnetic permeability greater than the mandrel, is disposed intermediate the coils and the mandrel. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100054875 | Test Fixture that Positions a Cutting Element at a Positive Rake Angle - A fixture for holding a cutter for a vertical turret lathe may comprise a block with a blind hole. A cutter with an indenter on its distal end may be secured within the hole such that a portion of the indenter comprises a positive rake angle. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100059288 | Cutting Element Attached to Downhole Fixed Bladed Bit at a Positive Rake - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole fixed bladed bit comprises a working surface comprising a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the bit, at least on blade comprising a cutting element comprising a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planer interface, the cutting element being positioned at a positive rake angle, and the superhard material comprising a substantially conical geometry with an apex comprising a curvature. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100059289 | Cutting Element with Low Metal Concentration - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole fixed bladed bit comprises a working surface comprising a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the bit, at least on blade comprising a cutting element comprising a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planer interface, the cutting element being positioned at a positive rake angle, and the superhard material comprising a substantially conical geometry with an apex comprising a curvature. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100063691 | Sensors on a Degradation Machine - In one aspect of the invention, a machine for degrading a natural and/or manmade formation has picks connected to a drum of the machine and at least one accelerometer mounted to the machine adapted to measure forces acting on the machine. Electronic equipment is in communication with the at least one accelerometer and the electronic equipment has a processor adapted to determine a change in the formation based off of input from the at least one accelerometer. The electronic equipment also is in communication with a mechanism adapted to control, at least in part, a location of the drum. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100065290 | Sensors on a Degradation Machine - In one aspect of the invention, a machine for degrading a natural and/or man-made formation has picks connected to a drum of the machine and at least one accelerometer mounted to the machine adapted to measure forces acting on the machine. Electronic equipment is in communication with the at least one accelerometer and the electronic equipment has a processor adapted to determine a change in the formation based off of input from the at least one accelerometer. The electronic equipment also is in communication with a mechanism adapted to control, at least in part, a location of the drum. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065332 | Method for Drilling with a Fixed Bladed Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole fixed bladed bit comprises a working surface comprising a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the bit, at least on blade comprising a cutting element comprising a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planer interface, the cutting element being positioned at a positive rake angle, and the superhard material comprising a substantially conical geometry with an apex comprising a curvature. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065334 | Turbine Driven Hammer that Oscillates at a Constant Frequency - In one aspect of the present invention a hammer assembly comprises a substantially coaxial jack element with a distal end extending beyond a working face of a drill bit. A porting mechanism within the bore comprises a first and second disc substantially contacting along a flat interface substantially normal to the axis of rotation. The first disc is attached to a turbine which is adapted to rotate the first disc with respect to the second disc. The first disc comprises a first set of ports adapted to align and misalign with a second and third set of ports in the second disc. As the first disc rotates, the sets of ports are adapted to route a drilling fluid into a piston chamber where the porting mechanism causes the jack element to repeatedly extend further beyond the working surface of the drill bit at a constant frequency. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065338 | Thick Pointed Superhard Material - In one aspect of the invention, a high impact resistant tool having a superhard bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The superhard material has a substantially pointed geometry with a sharp apex having 0.050 to 0.125 inch radius. The superhard material also has a 0.100 to 0.500 inch thickness from the apex to the non-planar interface. The diamond material comprises a 1 to 5 percent concentration of binding agents by weight. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065339 | Thick Pointed Superhard Material - In one aspect of the invention, a high impact resistant tool having a superhard bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a no n-planar interface. The superhard material has a substantially pointed geometry with a sharp apex having 0.050 to 0.125 inch radius. The superhard material also has a 0.100 to 0.500 inch thickness from the apex to the non-planar interface. The diamond material comprises a 1 to 5 percent concentration of binding agents by weight. The tool further comprises a central axis which intersects the interface between the diamond material, substrate, and the radius of curvature. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100071964 | Thick Pointed Superhard Material - In one aspect of the invention, a high impact resistant tool having a superhard bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The superhard material has a substantially pointed geometry with a sharp apex having 0.050 to 0.125 inch radius measured from a direction substantially perpendicular to a central axis of the tool. The superhard material also has a 0.100 to 0.500 inch thickness from the apex to the non-planar interface. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100089648 | Fixed Bladed Bit that Shifts Weight between an Indenter and Cutting Elements - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole fixed bladed bit comprises a working surface comprising a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the bit, at least on blade comprising a cutting element comprising a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planer interface, the cutting element being positioned at a positive rake angle, and the superhard material comprising a substantially conical geometry with an apex comprising a curvature. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100107455 | Skewed Roller on an Excavator - In one aspect of the invention, a trenching machine has at least one roller assembly comprising a body rotationally supported by an axle exteriorly mounted to a trenching chain or wheel. At least a portion of the body comprises a substantially conical shape. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100108385 | Downhole Jack Assembly Sensor - In one aspect of the invention, a drill string comprises a drill bit with a body intermediate a shank and a working face, and the working face comprises at least one cutting element. A jack assembly is disposed within the drill bit body and comprises a jack element disposed on a distal end of the assembly. The jack element substantially protrudes from the working face and is adapted to move with respect to the bit body. At least one position feedback sensor is disposed proximate the jack assembly and is adapted to detect a position and/or orientation of the jack element. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100155137 | Segmented Tubular Body - In one aspect of the invention, a downhole tool string component comprises a tubular body with a first and a second tool joint adapted to connect to adjacent tool string components, and a central bore adapted to pass drilling mud between the joints. A sleeve circumferentially disposed about an outer surface of the tubular body. The sleeve is rigidly attached to the outer surface at first and second sleeve ends and forming at least three stabilizer blades. A nuclear source and at least one nuclear detector are disposed within a gap formed between the inner surface of the sleeve and the outer surface of the tubular body. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100155589 | Downhole Nuclear Tool - In one aspect of the invention, a downhole tool string component comprises a tubular body with a first and a second tool joint adapted to connect to adjacent tool string components, and a central bore adapted to pass drilling mud between the joints. A sleeve circumferentially disposed about an outer surface of the tubular body. The sleeve is rigidly attached to the outer surface at first and second sleeve ends and forming at least three stabilizer blades. A nuclear source and at least one nuclear detector are disposed within a gap formed between the inner surface of the sleeve and the outer surface of the tubular body. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100186944 | Accessible Downhole Power Assembly - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole power assembly has a downhole drill string component having a center mandrel with a through-bore adapted to accommodate a flow of drilling fluid. The component has an independent tubular battery cage disposed around the center mandrel. At least one battery is disposed in at least one bay formed in the tubular battery cage and a tubular sleeve is adapted to slide over and cover the tubular battery cage. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100212884 | Ratchet Mechanism in a Fluid Actuated Device - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool comprises a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a tubular body. A guided sleeve and a reciprocating sleeve are both disposed within the bore. A gearwheel is located on an outer surface of the guided sleeve and at least one pawl located on an inner surface of the reciprocating sleeve. When the reciprocating sleeve translates axially, it rotates in a first direction. As the reciprocating rotates, the at least one pawl pushes the gearwheel and causes the guided sleeve to rotate in the first direction into a new position. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100212885 | Downhole Tool Actuation having a Seat with a Fluid By-Pass - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool has a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a tubular body of the tool, a reciprocating sleeve located within the bore, the sleeve has a segmented seat with a fluid by-pass; at least one seat segment is positioned by an outer diameter of the sleeve to complete the seat, and a relief formed in a wall adjacent the outer diameter of the sleeve; wherein when the seat is occupied by an obstruction only a portion of the fluid path is obstructed and fluid impinging the obstruction causes the sleeve to move in the direction of flow until the at least one segment is relieved by the relief and releases the obstruction. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100212886 | Downhole Tool Actuation having a Seat with a Fluid By-Pass - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool has a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a tubular body of the tool, a reciprocating sleeve located within the bore, the sleeve has a segmented seat with a fluid by-pass; at least one seat segment is positioned by an outer diameter of the sleeve to complete the seat, and a relief formed in a wall adjacent the outer diameter of the sleeve; wherein when the seat is occupied by an obstruction only a portion of the fluid path is obstructed and fluid impinging the obstruction causes the sleeve to move in the direction of flow until the at least one segment is relieved by the relief and releases the obstruction. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100212965 | Downhole Tool Actuation - In one aspect of the invention, a downhole tool string component has at least one end adapted to connect to an adjacent tool sting component and a bore adapted to accommodate a flow of drilling fluid. A turbine is disposed within the bore and an actuating assembly is arranged such that a clutch may mechanically connect and disconnect with the turbine. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100212966 | Downhole Tool Actuation - In one aspect of the invention, a downhole tool string component has at least one end adapted to connect to an adjacent tool sting component and a bore adapted to accommodate a flow of drilling fluid. A turbine is disposed within the bore and an actuating assembly is arranged such that a clutch may mechanically connect and disconnect with the turbine. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100236833 | Displaceable Plug in a Tool String Filter - A filter for a drill string comprises a perforated receptacle having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the filter comprises a drilling mud intake, and the lower end of the filter comprises an opening. A displaceable plug is seated on the opening at the lower end. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100237135 | Methods For Making An Attack Tool - In one aspect of the invention, an attack tool is disclosed which has a wear-resistant base suitable for attachment to a driving mechanism, a first cemented metal carbide segment brazed to the base at a first interface, and a second metal carbide segment brazed to the first carbide segment at a second interface opposite the base. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100242375 | Double Sintered Thermally Stable Polycrystalline Diamond Cutting Elements - Embodiments of the invention include a polycrystalline diamond compact comprising a plurality of double-sintered polycrystalline diamond segments. The polycrystalline diamond segments are configured to remain thermally stable at a first temperature. The polycrystalline diamond segments are positioned upon and bonded to a transition layer of single-sintered polycrystalline diamond that is configured to remain thermally stable at a second temperature lower than the first temperature. The transition layer is positioned upon and bonded to a substrate. Embodiments of the invention have improved thermally stability, resulting in fewer defects during manufacturing and improved longevity in use. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100244545 | Shearing Cutter on a Degradation Drum - In one aspect of the present invention, a pick comprises a forward end and rearward end. The forward end comprises a shearing cutter and the rearward end comprises a shank. The shank and the shearing cutter are arranged co-axially about a central axis. The shearing cutter is supported by an enlarged section that narrows towards the shearing cutter and that has a greater cross section than the shank along a plane substantially perpendicular to the central axis. The shearing cutter comprises a flat surface that is substantially perpendicular to the central axis. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100263939 | High Impact Resistant Tool with an Apex Width between a First and Second Transitions - In one aspect of the present invention, a high impact resistant tool comprises a sintered polycrystalline diamond body bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at an interface, the body comprising a substantially pointed geometry with an apex, the apex comprising a curved surface that joins a leading side and a trailing side of the body at a first and second transitions respectively, an apex width between the first and second transitions is less than a third of a width of the substrate, and the body also comprises a body thickness from the apex to the interface greater than a third of the width of the substrate. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100264721 | Seal with Rigid Element for Degradation Assembly - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly comprises a pressing seal element and a pressurized rigid element disposed intermediate a rotating component and a stationary component. The rotating component comprising an impact tip bonded to an end opposing the stationary component. The seal element may energize the rigid element against one of the components to form a slidable seal capable of holding lubricant within the assembly and keeping debris out while still rotating. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100275425 | Drill Bit Cutter Pocket Restitution - A pocket restitution assembly is disclosed comprising a pocket formed in a surface comprising a central axis, an anchor seated in the pocket and aligned with the central axis, a tool attachment comprising an end for connection to the anchor and a hollow bit slidably and rotatably sitting on the tool attachment, wherein the hollow bit may fit within the pocket. Weld material may be deposited within the pocket to form an interior of the pocket. The weld material may be shaped by the hollow bit to accept a cutting element. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100275905 | Power Capacitor Storage - In one aspect of the present invention, a building has a laminated energy storage device incorporated into the building. A source of electrical power may be in communication with the laminated energy storage device and the laminated energy storage device may be in electrical communication with a power consuming electrical circuit of the building. The laminated energy storage device comprises an area of at least ten square feet. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100295547 | Downhole Resistivity Receiver with Canceling Element - A downhole tool assembly comprising at least one downhole tool string component. The downhole tool string component comprises at least one transmitter. The transmitter is attached to a primary signal generator and transmits a primary signal into the surrounding earth formation. The primary signal creates an induced or reflected signal within the formation which may reveal information regarding the formation. The downhole tool string component also comprises at least one receiver. The receiver is adapted to measure the signal induced or reflected in the formation. The downhole tool sting component also comprises at least one active coil or piezoelectric transducer proximate the receiver. The active coil or piezoelectric transducer is adapted to substantially cancel the primary signal generated by the transmitter and allow the receiver to focus on the induced or reflected signal. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100299102 | Location Device with a Gravity Measuring Device - A location device has a gravity measurement instrument in communication with a database which has the locations relative to time of an astronomical object. The location device also has a timepiece indicating the time which may be used to determine the location of the astronomical object. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100299285 | Method for Providing Pavement Degradation Equipment - A method for providing pavement degradation equipment comprises the following steps: a first party providing pavement degradation equipment to a second party, the pavement degradation equipment comprising at least one tool comprising a first end adapted for connection to a motor vehicle and a second end comprising a superhard material for engagement with the pavement; using a rental agreement comprising terms of payment based on use of the equipment; the first party providing a mechanism for measuring the use of the equipment; and the first party charging the second party for use of the equipment according to the terms of the rental agreement. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100326735 | Downhole Lubrication System - What is claimed is a downhole lubrication system comprising a drill string component comprising an outer diameter and an inner bore. A reservoir may be disposed intermediate the outer diameter and inner bore. A piston may be disposed at least partially within the reservoir. At least one channel may extend from the reservoir to a bearing surface. As drilling fluid is passed through the inner bore, the piston may be pressurized, urging lubricant toward the bearing surface via the at least one channel. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326736 | Downhole Lubrication System - What is claimed is a downhole lubrication system comprising a drill string component comprising an outer diameter and an inner bore. A reservoir may be disposed intermediate the outer diameter and inner bore. A piston may be disposed at least partially within the reservoir. At least one channel may extend from the reservoir to a bearing surface. As drilling fluid is passed through the inner bore, the piston may be pressurized, urging lubricant toward the bearing surface via the at least one channel. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326740 | Bonded Assembly Having Low Residual Stress - In one aspect of the present invention, a method for forming a bonded assembly comprises providing a first and second portion of the assembly; preparing a mating surface on each portion that conforms substantially to the mating surface of the other portion; rapidly heating a bonding material while substantially heating no more than a thin surface zone adjacent each mating surface, and rapidly assembling the two portions in such a manner as to confine a fraction of the bonding material between the mating surfaces. The first portion may comprise polycrystalline diamond or thermally stable polycrystalline diamond; the second portion may comprise cobalt-cemented tungsten carbide. The assembly may comprise a tool for high-impact applications. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110011957 | Diamond Nozzle - In one aspect of the invention, an abrasion resistant nozzle has at least two sintered diamond bodies having flat, mating, exterior surfaces and a thickness, the surfaces being held against each other under compression. An enclosure is formed between the mating surfaces, at least one surface having a groove forming a portion of the enclosure and the other surface forming a remaining portion of the enclosure. The enclosure connects an entry and an exit formed in at least one side of at least one of the bodies. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013983 | End of a Moldboard Positioned Proximate a Milling Drum - In one aspect of the present invention, the present invention is a system for removing aggregate from a paved surface. The system includes a motorized vehicle with a degradation drum that is connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber is defined by having a plurality of plates, including a moldboard positioned rearward of the milling drum. The moldboard comprises an end that is disposed opposite the underside. The end comprises a section that is proximate the milling drum. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013984 | End of a Moldboard Positioned Proximate a Milling Drum - In one aspect of the present invention, the present invention is a system for removing aggregate from a paved surface. The system includes a motorized vehicle with a degradation drum that is connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber is defined by having a plurality of plates, including a moldboard positioned rearward of the milling drum. The moldboard comprises an end that is disposed opposite the underside. The end comprises a section that is proximate the milling drum. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110018333 | Plurality of Liquid Jet Nozzles and a Blower Mechanism that are Directed into a Milling Chamber - In one aspect of the present invention a system is disclosed for removing loose aggregate from a paved surface. The system comprises a motorized vehicle that has a degradation drum connected to the underside of the vehicle. The degradation drum is enclosed by a milling chamber. The milling chamber is comprised of a plurality of plates, including a moldboard that is positioned rearward of the degradation drum. The moldboard has an end that is disposed opposite the underside. The end has a plurality of liquid jet nozzles and a blower mechanism that are directed into the milling chamber. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110031699 | Formable Sealant Barrier - In one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly for HPHT processing comprises a can with an opening. A powder mixture is disposed within the opening. A substrate is disposed within the opening adjacent the powder mixture. Paint is coated on a surface within the opening and opposite the powder mixture with respect to the substrate. A meltable sealant is disposed within the opening and opposite the substrate with respect to the surface and a cap is covering the opening. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110042150 | Roof Mining Drill Bit - In one aspect of the invention a rotary mine roof drilling apparatus has an arm attached to and intermediate a drill bit and a platform. The apparatus also has a thrusting mechanism adapted to push the drill bit into a mine roof. The drill bit has a bit body intermediate a shank and a working surface. The working surface has a cutting element with a carbide substrate bonded to a diamond working end with a pointed geometry; and the diamond working end has a 0.050-0.200 inch apex radius. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110048811 | DRILL BIT WITH A RETAINED JACK ELEMENT - A drill bit having a bit body intermediate a shank and a working face having at least one cutting insert. A bore is formed in the working face co-axial within an axis of rotation of the drill bit. A jack element is retained within the bore by a retaining element that intrudes a diameter of the bore. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110068797 | LOGGING TOOL WITH INDEPENDENTLY ENERGIZABLE TRANSMITTERS - A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed adjacent on either or both sides of the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. A second induction receiver is disposed in close proximity to the magnetic field generating mechanism and is adapted to measure the magnetic field generated by the mechanism. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110080036 | Spring Loaded Pick - In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for degrading natural and man-made formations includes a pick with an axially spring loaded pick comprising a central axis and being attached to a holder secured to a driving mechanism. The pick comprising a steel body with an axial shank disposed within a bore of the holder. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110083906 | Fixed Bladed Drill Bit Force Balanced by Blade Spacing - In one aspect of the present invention a force balanced drill bit may comprise a bit body comprising a plurality of fixed blades, each blade comprising cutters defining a cutter profile. Junk slots may be disposed between the blades and define the blade boundaries. The blade boundaries may be spaced apart sufficiently to achieve force balance. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110087464 | Fixed Bladed Drill Bit Force Balanced by Blade Spacing - In one aspect of the present invention a force balanced drill bit may comprise a bit body comprising a plurality of fixed blades, each blade comprising cutters defining a cutter profile. Junk slots may be disposed between the blades and define the blade boundaries. The blade boundaries may be spaced apart sufficiently to achieve force balance. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110091276 | Heated Liquid Nozzles Incorporated into a Moldboard - A motorized vehicle comprises a vehicle frame with a forward and rearward end. A rotary degradation drum is connected to an underside of the frame. A moldboard is disposed rearward to the rotary degradation drum and forms part of a milling chamber. The moldboard comprises an end disposed opposite the underside. A plurality of nozzles are disposed proximate the end of the moldboard and are configured to direct a fluid into the milling chamber. A heating mechanism is configured to heat the fluid. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110104318 | High Pressure, High Temperature Back-Up with a Circumferential Relief - In one aspect of the present invention, a cartridge assembly for connection to the frame of a high-pressure, high-temperature press comprises a front end comprising a back-up intermediate and coaxial with an anvil and a piston, the anvil comprising a proximal end in contact with the back-up and a distal end that forms part of a pressurized chamber within the frame, the back-up comprising a proximal end comprising a first diameter proximate an interface with a distal end of the piston, and a distal end comprising a second diameter proximate an interface with the proximal end of the anvil, the back-up comprising one or more circumferential reliefs disposed on the first diameter. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110120701 | Stress Relief in a Pocket of a Downhole Tool String Component - A downhole tool string component has a tubular body with an inner and outer diameter. A pocket is formed in the outer diameter and is adapted to receive downhole instrumentation. A covering is attached to the outer diameter of the component and is adapted to seal the pocket from outside debris, the pocket having a bottom floor and a plurality of side walls. A stress relief is formed in the pocket. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110121633 | Billing System Integrated into a Milling Machine - In one aspect of the present invention, a milling machine is configured for degrading formations. The milling machine comprises a rotary degradation drum disposed on the underside of the machine. The rotary degradation drum comprises a plurality of picks. Additionally, the rotary degradation drum comprises a measuring mechanism that is disposed on the machine and is configured to measure a utilization of the milling machine. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110180324 | Sensor on a Formation Engaging Member of a Drill Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a drilling assembly comprises a drill bit comprising a bit body and a cutting surface. A formation engaging element protrudes from the cutting surface and is configured to engage a formation. At least one compliant member is disposed intermediate the bit body and formation engaging element and is configured to provide compliancy in a lateral direction for the formation engaging element. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110180325 | Sensor on a Formation Engaging Member of a Drill Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a drilling assembly comprises a drill bit comprising a bit body and a cutting surface. A formation engaging element protrudes from the cutting surface and is configured to engage a formation. At least one compliant member is disposed intermediate the bit body and formation engaging element and is configured to provide compliancy in a lateral direction for the formation engaging element. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110200840 | CYLINDER WITH POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND INTERIOR - A rigid composite structure includes a tubular body made from a metallic material and having a first bore formed therein along a longitudinal axis, and one or more segments formed from a super hard material disposed within the first bore. Each segment has a hole formed in the center thereof, and the segments may be positioned end-to-end and adjacent to one another to align the center holes about the longitudinal axis and form a second bore. The segments can be held under compression within the first bore of the tubular body. The segments may be made of super hard materials such as natural diamond, synthetic diamond, polycrystalline diamond, single crystalline | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110227578 | Induction Resistivity Tool that Generates Directed Induced Fields - In one aspect of the present invention, an induction resistivity tool includes an induction transmitter and an induction receiver located along the length of the tool. The transmitter is located adjacent at least one induction bucking coils of the tool. When activated the bucking coils are configured to direct a field transmitted by the induction transmitter away from the tool at an angle from the central axis of the tool. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110240366 | Inner Bit Disposed within an Outer Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit assembly for downhole drilling comprises an outer bit comprising a central axis and an outer cutting area and an inner bit disposed within the outer bit and comprising an inner cutting area. The outer bit comprises a first plurality of cutting elements and the inner bit comprises a second plurality of cutting elements wherein an average distance of each cutting element in the first plurality to the central axis forms a first moment arm and an average distance of each cutting element in the second plurality to the central axis forms a second moment arm. A ratio of the inner cutting area to the outer cutting area is substantially equal to a ratio of the outer moment arm to the inner moment arm. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240369 | Downhole Steerable Hammer Element - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit has an axis of rotation and drill bit body intermediate a threaded end and a working face. The drill bit body houses a jack element protruding from the drill bit body and the jack element has a plurality of inserts disposed on the indenting end. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240377 | Drill Bit Jack Element with a Plurality of Inserts - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit has an axis of rotation and drill bit body intermediate a threaded end and a working face. The drill bit body houses a jack element protruding from the drill bit body and the jack element has a plurality of inserts disposed on the indenting end. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240378 | Tapered Blade Profile on an Outer Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit assembly is configured for downhole drilling. The drill bit assembly comprises an outer bit with a plurality of outer blades and a bore disposed within an outer cutting face. In addition, the outer bit comprises a rotational axis. The drill bit assembly comprises an inner cutting face that is configured to cut a hole with an inner gauge diameter in front of the outer bit. At least one outer blade on the outer bit comprises a central most cutter configured to degrade the inner gauge diameter. The central most cutter is axially and laterally displaced from the second most central cutter on the at least blade such that less than fifty percent of the central most cutter axially and laterally overlaps the second most central cutter. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110247882 | Exhaust Port in a Protruding Element of a Downhole Drill Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit comprises an axis of rotation and a drill bit body that comprises a central bore and a working face, the working face comprising a plurality of fixed element cutting elements, a jack element extending from the working face and being coaxial with the axis of rotation, the jack element comprising a proximal end in mechanical communication with an oscillating hammer mechanism, the jack element also comprising a channel in fluid communication with the central bore, the channel directing a fluid flow into a formation, wherein a fluid volume defined by the hammer mechanism and the central bore is evacuated through the channel. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110254348 | Resilent Connection between a Pick Shank and Block - In one aspect of the present invention, a pick assembly is configured that comprises a pick shank configured to be press fit directly within a bore of a block. The pick shank comprises an inside and outside surface. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank comprises at least one longitudinal recess extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The recess allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while maintaining a press fit between the bore and the shank. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254349 | Resilent Connection between a Pick Shank and Block - In one aspect of the present invention, a pick assembly is configured that comprises a pick shank configured to be press fit directly within a bore of a block. The pick shank comprises an inside and outside surface. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank comprises at least one longitudinal recess extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The recess allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while maintaining a press fit between the bore and the shank. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254350 | Resilent Connection between a Pick Shank and Block - In one aspect of the present invention, a pick assembly is configured that comprises a pick shank configured to be press fit directly within a bore of a block. The pick shank comprises an inside and outside surface. The pick comprises a pick head opposite the shank. The shank comprises at least one longitudinal recess extending towards the pick head along the shank from a distal end of the shank. The recess allows the shank to resiliently collapse upon insertion into the bore while maintaining a press fit between the bore and the shank. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110259150 | Disc Cutter for an Earth Boring System - In one aspect of the present invention a disc cutter for an earth boring system includes an axle and a sintered polycrystalline ceramic disc disposed about and forming a continuous perimeter around the axle. The disc cutter may be attached to a drill bit comprising a body, working face and plurality of blades. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110259639 | Downhole Axial Flux Generator - What is claimed is a downhole tool string component comprising a generator. The generator may comprise a toroidal stator comprising an interior channel formed between inward extending stator poles. A coil of wire is disposed within the interior channel, and a plurality of magnets are rotatably disposed proximate each pole. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110259646 | Disc Cutter for an Earth Boring System - In one aspect of the present invention a disc cutter for an earth boring system includes an axle and a sintered polycrystalline ceramic disc disposed about and forming a continuous perimeter around the axle. The disc cutter may be attached to a drill bit comprising a body, working face and plurality of blades. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110259650 | Tracking Shearing Cutters on a Fixed Bladed Drill Bit with Pointed Cutting Elements - In one aspect of the invention, a fixed bladed drill bit comprises a working surface comprising a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the bit. Each blade comprises a plurality of pointed cutting elements and another plurality of shearing cutters. The plurality of shearing cutters comprises a first shearing cutter. The first shearing cutter on each blade tracks the first shearing cutter on other blades along a common circular cutting path. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260457 | Downhole Axial Flux Generator - What is claimed is a downhole tool string component comprising a generator. The generator may comprise a toroidal stator comprising an interior channel formed between inward extending stator poles. A coil of wire is disposed within the interior channel, and a plurality of magnets are rotatably disposed proximate each pole. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110266861 | Manually Rotatable Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool assembly comprises a rotary portion and a stationary portion. The rotary portion comprises a bolster bonded to a diamond symmetric, substantially conically shaped tip. The stationary portion comprises a block mounted to a driving mechanism. A compressible element is disposed intermediate and in mechanical contact with both the rotary and stationary portions. The compressible element is compressed sufficiently to restrict free rotation during a degradation operation. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268503 | Mechanism that Continuously Adjusts a Drum Position - In one aspect of the invention, a degradation machine comprises motorized vehicle supported by a plurality of translation elements. A rotary degradation drum is attached to the vehicle. At least one device provides a subsurface boundary profile. An adjustment mechanism continuously adjusts a drum position to maintain a distance of the drum from the subsurface boundary profile. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110270772 | Method of Leasing a Vehicle - In one aspect of the present invention, a method of leasing a vehicle comprises the steps of providing by a lessor a vehicle that incurs ongoing operating costs and leasing the vehicle to a lessee, wherein the ongoing operating costs are included in a recurring lease payment paid by the lessee to the lessor. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110272511 | Dust Reduction Mechanism in an Aggregate Removal System - In one aspect of the invention, an aggregate removal system includes a self propelled vehicle with a frame and a conveyor. The conveyor has an intake end and an output end. A milling drum is connected to an underside of the frame and is enclosed within a milling chamber, which is defined by a front plate, side plates, and a moldboard. The drum is configured to drop aggregate within the milling chamber onto the intake end of the conveyor that protrudes into the milling chamber. The conveyor is configured to remove the aggregate from the milling chamber, and the conveyor also has at least one dust suppressant nozzle configured to apply a dust suppressant to aggregate carried by the conveyor. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272906 | Swingarm Suspension - In one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle comprises a frame comprising a front portion and a rear portion, with two front wheels steerably attached to the front portion, a swing arm connected to the rear portion of the frame at first and second pivots separated by a first distance, the pivots comprising a common axis of rotation, and a drive wheel attached to a distal end of the swing arm, the common axis of rotation and the distal end of the swing arm being separated by a second distance, wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110273147 | Electric Tap in a Voltage Regulator Circuit - In one aspect of the present invention, a voltage regulator circuit comprises at least one coil disposed around a rotor coupled to a first rectifier. The coil comprises an electric tap connected to a second rectifier. The first rectifier and second rectifier are coupled to each other with at least one switch. The second rectifier is connected to a common load and the first rectifier is connected to the load via the at least one switch. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110278072 | Central Cutting Region of a Drilling Head Assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a drilling assembly comprises a head located on a rotational axis of the assembly and comprises at least one head element. At least one blade extends distally from the head. A plurality of blade degradation elements are rotationally supported on the blade. Each degradation element comprises an attack angle that affects the penetration rate of each degradation element and a laterally offset angle that primarily affects the rotational rate of each degradation element within their holders. The drilling assembly comprises a central cutting region. The blade degradation elements within the central cutting region form an attack angle of 15 to 20 degrees with the rotational axis of the drilling assembly. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110280105 | Downhole Turbine Communication - In one aspect of the present invention a downhole drill string assembly includes a bore there through to receive a flow of drilling fluid, a signal generator that produces a signal in the drilling fluid by rotating within the flow, a processing unit disposed within the assembly, and a flow guide that directs drilling fluid to the signal generator. The flow guide is in communication with the processing unit so that in response to commands received from the processing unit, the signal generator produces a signal in the drilling fluid by the flow guide changing its position. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110291461 | High Impact Resistant Degradation Element - In one aspect of the invention, a degradation element includes a substrate bonded to a sintered polycrystalline ceramic. The sintered polycrystalline ceramic has a tapering shape and a rounded apex. The rounded apex has a curvature with a 0.050 to 0.150 inch radius when viewed from a direction normal to a central axis of the degradation element that intersects the curvature. The rounded apex includes the characteristic of when the rounded apex is loaded against a rock formation, the rounded apex fails the rock formation forming a crushed barrier ahead of the rounded apex that shields the rounded apex from a virgin portion of the rock formation while still allowing the rounded apex to penetrate below a surface of the rock formation. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110296730 | Rigid Composite Structure with a Superhard Interior Surface - A rigid composite structure has a first bore formed in a metallic material and a second bore formed by a super hard interior segment or segments disposed within the first bore. Each segment may be lined adjacent to one another and held under compression within the first bore. The segments may be made of super hard materials such as natural diamond, synthetic diamond, polycrystalline diamond, single crystalline diamond, cubic boron nitrate or other superhard composite materials which exhibit low thermal expansion rates and are generally chemically inert. The resultant rigid composite structure may possess higher tolerances to high pressures and high temperatures within the second bore. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110303461 | Clutch for a Jack Element - A downhole tool string, comprising a tool string bore and a drill bit located at the bottom of the tool string. The drill bit comprises a body intermediate a shank and a working surface. The working surface may comprise a substantially coaxial rotationally isolated jack element with a portion of the jack element extending out of an opening formed in the working surface to engage a subterranean formation. The tool string may comprise a driving mechanism adapted to rotate the jack. The clutch assembly disposed within the tool string bore may comprise a first end in communication with the jack element and second end in communication with the driving mechanism. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120000014 | Human Waste System - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for the transportation of liquid and solid waste incorporated into a floor of a building has a generally horizontal pipe with a first and second end. A motor is disposed at the first end and an auger is disposed in and along at least a portion of a length of the pipe and is in communication with the motor. The auger is adapted to the transport of liquid and solid waste along the at least a portion of the length of the pipe. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000097 | Continuously Adjusting Resultant Force in an Excavating Assembly - In one aspect of the present invention, a method of excavation with pointed cutting elements, comprising the steps of providing a excavating assembly with at least one pointed cutting element, the pointed cutting element comprising a rounded apex that intersects a central axis, the pointed cutting element further has a characteristic of having its highest impact resistance to resultant forces aligned with the central axis; engaging the at least one pointed cutting element against a formation such that the formation applies a resultant force against the pointed cutting element; determining an angle of the resultant force; and modifying at least one excavating parameter to align the resultant force with the pointed cutting element's central axis. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000707 | Measuring Mechanism in a Bore Hole of a Pointed Cutting Element - In one aspect of the present invention, a method of excavation with pointed cutting elements, comprising the steps of providing a excavating assembly with at least one pointed cutting element, the pointed cutting element comprising a rounded apex that intersects a central axis, the pointed cutting element further has a characteristic of having its highest impact resistance to resultant forces aligned with the central axis; engaging the at least one pointed cutting element against a formation such that the formation applies a resultant force against the pointed cutting element; determining an angle of the resultant force; and modifying at least one excavating parameter to align the resultant force with the pointed cutting element's central axis. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120001621 | Method of Determining Distance to a Ferrous Material - In one aspect of the present invention a method of determining a distance to a ferrous material comprises providing a plurality of magnetometers spaced at varying distances from a ferrous material, detecting a ferrous material with each of the plurality of magnetometers individually, establishing one of the plurality of magnetometers as a primary magnetometer, obtaining sensor readings from each of the plurality of magnetometers, forming a first ratio of the differences in the sensory readings of the primary magnetometer to the sensory readings of the other magnetometers, forming a second ratio of the differences in inversely cubed distances to the ferrous material from the primary magnetometer to inversely cubed distances to the ferrous material from the other magnetometers, setting the first ratio and the second ratio equal to each other, and calculating the distance to the ferrous material from the plurality of magnetometers. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120001638 | Assembly and Method for Identifying a Ferrous Material - In one aspect of the present invention, a system assembly for identifying a ferrous material comprises a plurality of magnetometers spaced at varying distances from a ferrous material. Each of the plurality of magnetometers may comprise a sensor reading of a magnitude of an absolute magnetic field, which comprises a magnetic field created by the ferrous material and an ambient magnetic field. One of the plurality of magnetometers may be designated as a primary magnetometer. A distance to the ferrous material from the primary magnetometer may be determined by forming a ratio of the differences in the sensor reading of the primary magnetometer and the sensor readings of the other magnetometers set equal to a ratio of the differences in the distance to the ferrous material from the primary magnetometer inversely cubed and the distances to the ferrous material from the other magnetometers inversely cubed. The system assembly may also comprise a picture taking device that may provide an image of a surface viewable from above the ferrous material and a global positioning system device that may provide a map of a geographical region. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120012337 | Crawler System for an Earth Boring System - In one aspect of the present invention, a crawler system for an earth boring system comprises at least two expandable tools along a common axis and spaced apart from each other along the common axis by a piston cylinder device. The at least two expandable tools comprise a mandrel comprising a tubular body and an outer diameter, a plurality of blades, and a slidable sleeve capable of manipulating the plurality of blades into collapsed and expanded positions. The plurality of blades of one of the at least two expandable tools expand to an expanded position and engage a borehole wall. The piston cylinder device anchors against the engagement between the borehole wall and one of the at least two expandable tools to axially translate the other of the at least two expandable tools. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012397 | Expandable Tool for an Earth Boring System - In one aspect of the present invention an expandable tool for an earth boring system comprises a mandrel comprising a tubular body and an outer diameter, a plurality of blades disposed about the outer diameter, and a slidable sleeve positioned around the outer diameter and capable of manipulating the plurality of blades into collapsed and expanded positions. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012398 | Expandable Tool with at least One Blade that Locks in Place through a Wedging Effect - In one aspect of the present invention, an expandable tool for an earth boring system comprises a mandrel with a sleeve positioned around the outer surface and a blade disposed in a slot formed in the sleeve. The sleeve is also configured to slide along the tubular body. The blade comprises an interior slide groove located on an interior surface and an exterior slide groove located on an exterior surface. A sleeve protrusion is configured to extend into the interior slide groove, while a mandrel protrusion is configured to extend into the exterior slide groove. The blade is configured to shift laterally out of the slot as the sleeve slides axially, wherein the interior and exterior slide grooves are oriented at different angles and as the sleeve slides axially along the length of the mandrel, the slide grooves lock the blade in a pre-determined position through a wedging effect. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120023833 | High Impact Resistant Tool - In one aspect of the present invention, a high impact resistant tool comprises a sintered polycrystalline diamond body bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at an interface, the body comprising a substantially pointed geometry with an apex, the apex comprising a curved surface that joins a leading side and a trailing side of the body at a first and second transitions respectively, an apex width between the first and second transitions is less than a third of a width of the substrate, and the body also comprises a body thickness from the apex to the interface greater than a third of the width of the substrate. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025592 | Attack Tool - In one aspect of the invention, an attack tool is disclosed which has a wear-resistant base suitable for attachment to a driving mechanism, a first cemented metal carbide segment brazed to the base at a first interface, and a second metal carbide segment brazed to the first carbide segment at a second interface opposite the base. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027514 | Pavement Degradation System with a Diesel Electric Drum - In one aspect of the present invention, a pavement degradation machine comprises a motor vehicle comprising a combustion engine connected to an electrical generator, a pavement degradation assembly comprising a plurality of cutting elements, the pavement degradation assembly being in mechanical communication with the electric motor, wherein the generator is in electrical communication with the electric motor. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027533 | Rotary Drive Device within a Rotary Cylinder - In one aspect of the invention, a motorized machine comprises at least one rotary assembly supported by a frame of the machine. A rotary drive device is disposed within an inner diameter of the rotary assembly. The rotary drive device is configured to rotate the rotary assembly with respect to the frame. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120031616 | Cylindrical Truss Structure Reinforced Pipe - A pipe structure comprising inner and outer pipe sections that are coaxial with each other is disclosed. A cylindrical truss structure may be disposed between the inner and outer pipe sections to provide support to the pipe structure while reducing weight. Such a pipe structure may be used to form lightweight drill pipe that may be used in oil, gas, geothermal, and horizontal drilling. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120038203 | Pick Assembly with Integrated Piston - In one aspect of the present invention a pick assembly comprises a rotatable drum comprising at least one block disposed on a circumferential surface of the drum. The at least one block comprises a cavity comprising a cylinder. A pick comprises a working end and an opposing base end wherein the base end is disposed within the cavity and comprises a piston that is slidably retained within the cylinder. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120067337 | Rotatable Panels on an Exterior of a Structure that Directs Solar Energy within the Structure - In one aspect of the present invention, a structure comprises a plurality of reflective panels secured to the structure. Each reflective panel has an axis of rotation. A processing element controls an orientation of each reflective panel about its axis of rotation to direct solar energy within the structure. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067339 | Rotatable Panels on an Exterior of a Structure that Directs Solar Energy within the Structure - In one aspect of the present invention, a structure comprises a plurality of reflective panels secured to the structure. Each reflective panel has an axis of rotation. A processing element controls an orientation of each reflective panel about its axis of rotation to direct solar energy within the structure. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120068524 | Multiple Milling Drums Secured to the Underside of a Single Milling Machine - In one aspect of the present invention, a motorized vehicle comprises a vehicle frame. The vehicle frame comprises translatable elements. The frame comprises a forward end and a rearward end. The invention comprises of a first rotary degradation drum that is connected to the underside of the frame. The invention comprises of at least a second rotary degradation drum also connected to the underside of the frame and rearward of the first rotary degradation drum. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120080233 | Steering Mechanism with a Ring Disposed about an Outer Diameter of a Drill Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a steering assembly for downhole directional drilling comprises a drill bit comprising a cutting portion and an outer diameter. A steering ring disposed around the outer diameter, and at least one biasing mechanism disposed intermediate the outer diameter and the steering ring. The at least one biasing mechanism is configured to move the steering ring with respect to the outer diameter. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080234 | Drill Bit Steering Assembly - In one aspect of the present invention, a steering assembly for downhole directional drilling comprises an outer bit comprising a bore and an outer cutting area and in inner bit comprising an inner cutting area and connected to a shaft that is disposed within the bore. At least one biasing mechanism is disposed around the shaft. At least one fluid channel is disposed within the outer bit and redirects fluid to the at least one biasing mechanism causing the at least one biasing mechanism to push the shaft and alter an axis of the inner bit with respect to an axis of the outer bit. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120097453 | Downhole Mechanism - In one aspect of the invention, a downhole tool string component comprises a fluid passageway formed between a first and second end. A valve mechanism is disposed within the fluid passageway adapted to substantially cyclically build-up and release pressure within the fluid passageway such that a pressure build-up results in radial expansion of at least a portion of the fluid passageway and wherein a pressure release results in a contraction of the portion of the fluid passageway. The valve mechanism disposed within the fluid passageway comprises a spring. Expansion and contraction of the portion of the fluid passageway varies a weight loaded to a drill bit disposed at a drilling end of the drill string. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120103593 | System for a Downhole String with a Downhole Valve - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for a downhole string comprises a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a tubular component. A reciprocating valve is located within a wall of the bore hydraulically connecting the bore with a fluid passage. The valve comprises a substantially cylindrical shaped housing. First and second ports are disposed on a circumference of the housing, and a fluid pathway is disposed intermediate the first and second ports. The valve comprises an axially slidable spool disposed within and coaxial with the housing and comprises a blocker. The blocker is configured to slide axially so to block and unblock the fluid pathway to control a flow from the bore to the fluid passage. The valve comprises a plurality of seals. Each seal is disposed opposite of the blocker causing pressure to be equally applied to the blocker and the plurality of seals. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103594 | System for a Downhole String with a Downhole Valve - In one aspect of the present invention, a system for a downhole string comprises a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a tubular component. A reciprocating valve is located within a wall of the bore hydraulically connecting the bore with a fluid passage. The valve comprises a substantially cylindrical shaped housing. First and second ports are disposed on a circumference of the housing, and a fluid pathway is disposed intermediate the first and second ports. The valve comprises an axially slidable spool disposed within and coaxial with the housing and comprises a blocker. The blocker is configured to slide axially so to block and unblock the fluid pathway to control a flow from the bore to the fluid passage. The valve comprises a plurality of seals. Each seal is disposed opposite of the blocker causing pressure to be equally applied to the blocker and the plurality of seals. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103595 | Sintered Polycrystalline Diamond Tubular Members - In one aspect of the present invention, an external tubular member comprises an external outside surface and an external inside surface joined by an external wall thickness. The external wall thickness comprises external sintered polycrystalline diamond. An internal member comprises an internal outside surface and an internal width. The internal width comprises internal sintered polycrystalline diamond. The external inside surface is adjacent to the internal outside surface. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120121951 | Battery with an Internal Heating Element - In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121960 | Battery with a Moveable Membrane Separating a Cathode and Anode Cavity - In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121961 | Battery with an Internal Compressible Mechanism - In one aspect of the invention, a rechargeable battery has a cathode cavity formed in a cathode housing and a anode cavity in a anode housing. A moveable membrane is disposed between the cathode cavity and the anode cavity. The cathode cavities are filled with an electrolyte. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120131783 | Quick Exchange for a Milling Drum Assembly - In one aspect of the invention, a system for exchanging a milling chamber comprises a vehicle comprising a milling chamber supported by the underside of the vehicle. The underside comprises a track that interfaces with a guide of the milling chamber. The track and guide are configured to accommodate lateral movement of the milling chamber with respect to a length of the vehicle. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132738 | Rotational Milling Chamber - In one aspect of the invention, a system for exchanging a milling chamber comprises a vehicle comprising a milling chamber supported by the underside of the vehicle. The underside comprises a track that interfaces with a guide of the milling chamber. The track and guide are configured to accommodate lateral movement of the milling chamber with respect to a length of the vehicle. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120146391 | Predetermined Failure Mechanism in a Degradation System - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation system comprises a driving mechanism. A holder assembly is connected to the driving mechanism. A pick is connected to both the driving mechanism and the holder assembly. At least one predetermined point of failure is configured in the holder assembly to dissipate the force on the pick when the tip of the pick is overloaded. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120159871 | Wall Assembly Comprising Panels Configured to Reside in an Overhead Structure - In one aspect of the present invention, a wall assembly may be used to divide the area of a particular living space. The wall assembly may comprise a first and second panel. The first panel may reside within an internal cavity of the second panel. The first panel may also extend beyond the second panel such that both panels may collectively form a wall. A cable may connect the wall assembly to an overhead structure such that it may pull the wall into a storage space of the overhead structure. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120192596 | Actuation Mechanism Configured to Exert Mechanical Forces on Laundry Items in a Wash Basin - In one aspect of the present invention, a washing machine is configured for personal use. The washing machine comprises a basin configured to contain a plurality of laundry items. Mechanical force is exerted on laundry items within the basin through at least one actuation mechanism. Additionally, the washing machine comprises a panel configured to enhance the mechanical force exerted from the actuation mechanism. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120193147 | Fluid Path between the Outer Surface of a Tool and an Expandable Blade - In one aspect of the invention, an expandable tool for an earth boring system comprises a through bore configured to accommodate drilling fluid. A blade is configured to extend and retract out of an outer surface of the tool. A secondary fluid pathway connects the bore with an interface between the outer surface of the tool and a surface of the blade. The secondary pathway directs drilling fluid through the interface. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120231311 | Point Contact Thermal Isolation - In one aspect of the present invention, a battery assembly is configured that comprises a battery housing. The battery housing encases a battery cell. At least one insulator is disposed between the housing and the battery cell. A thermal pathway is formed through a point contact in the at least one insulator between the housing and the battery cell. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120234604 | Timed Steering Nozzle on a Downhole Drill Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole rotary steerable system comprises a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a drill string component. A valve located within a wall of the bore which hydraulically connects the bore with a fluid cavity. A steering nozzle disposed on the drill string component and in communication with the fluid cavity. The valve is configured to control flow from the bore to the fluid cavity with an azimuthal sensing mechanism configured to determine the azimuth of the steering nozzle and instrumentation configured to control the valve based off of input from the azimuthal sensing mechanism. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120234606 | Timed Steering Nozzle on a Downhole Drill Bit - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole rotary steerable system comprises a fluid path defined by a bore formed within a drill string component. A valve located within a wall of the bore which hydraulically connects the bore with a fluid cavity. A steering nozzle disposed on the drill string component and in communication with the fluid cavity. The valve is configured to control flow from the bore to the fluid cavity with an azimuthal sensing mechanism configured to determine the azimuth of the steering nozzle and instrumentation configured to control the valve based off of input from the azimuthal sensing mechanism. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120248663 | Forming a Polycrystalline Cermanic in Multiple Sintering Phases - In one aspect of the invention, a method of forming polycrystalline diamond comprises providing a can assembly comprising a preform of diamond powder with a first catalyst, the preform being adjacent a solid substrate with a second catalyst. The pressure and/or temperature on the can assembly increases until the first catalyst and carbon from the diamond powder begin to form a melting composition within the preform. The pressure and temperature may be held substantially constant on the can assembly until the melting composition has catalyzed crystalline growth in at least a portion of the preform. The pressure and/or temperature are then increased on the assembly until the second catalyst within the substrate is released into the preform. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120261977 | Thick Pointed Superhard Material - In one aspect of the invention, a high impact resistant tool includes a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The superhard material has a substantially pointed geometry with a sharp apex having a radius of curvature of 0.050 to 0.125 inches. The superhard material also has a thickness of 0.100 to 0.500 inches thickness from the apex to a central region of the cemented metal carbide substrate. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120273187 | Detecting a Reamer Position through a Magnet Field Sensor - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool string component comprises at least one end that attaches to an adjacent component in a through bore. The invention also comprises a laterally extending member disposed along a length of the tool string component. A magnetic mechanism is configured to sense an extension depth of the laterally extending member. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120279003 | Foam Configured to Suppress Dust on a Surface to be Worked - In one aspect of the invention, a system for removing aggregate from a natural or man-made surface includes a vehicle with a frame and a conveyor. The conveyor has an intake end and an output end. An excavation drum is connected to an underside of the frame and is enclosed within an excavation chamber, which is defined by a front plate, side plates, and a moldboard. The intake end of the conveyor that protrudes into the excavation chamber is configured to remove the aggregate from the excavation chamber, and a dust suppressant nozzle is configured to apply a foamed dust suppressant to the natural or man-made surface prior to being degraded by the excavation drum. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120280558 | Foam Configured to Suppress Dust on a Surface to be Worked - In one aspect of the invention, a system for removing aggregate from a natural or man-made surface includes a vehicle with a frame and a conveyor. The conveyor has an intake end and an output end. An excavation drum is connected to an underside of the frame and is enclosed within an excavation chamber, which is defined by a front plate, side plates, and a moldboard. The intake end of the conveyor that protrudes into the excavation chamber is configured to remove the aggregate from the excavation chamber, and a dust suppressant nozzle is configured to apply a foamed dust suppressant to the natural or man-made surface prior to being degraded by the excavation drum. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120313690 | Capacitive Discharge Fuse Programming Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for programming a fuse includes a programmable branch comprising a fusable element and a reverse-biased diode connected in series. The programmable branch is connected in parallel with a current boost capacitor. An electrical source or input supplies a current that is sufficient to charge the current boost capacitor to a breakdown voltage of the reverse-biased diode and subsequently melt the reverse-biased diode. Melting the reverse-biased diode may induce a reduction in voltage across the current boost capacitor and result in a current surge through the programmable branch that is sufficient to program (i.e. blow) the fusable element. A corresponding method for programming a fuse is also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120313741 | Data Transmission Apparatus Comprising a Helically Wound Conductor - In one aspect of the present invention, an inductive coupling comprises an inner and outer casing. The inner casing comprises an inner trough formed into an exterior surface with an inner electrical conductor disposed within the inner trough. The outer casing comprises an outer trough formed into the interior surface with an outer electrical conductor disposed within the outer trough. The outer casing is configured to encircle the inner casing such that the inner electrical conductor is in magnetic communication with the outer electrical conductor. A helical geometry is formed in at least one of the inner or outer troughs. The inner and outer casings are configured to move relative to each other. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130009446 | Pick Assembly with a Contigous Spinal Region - In one aspect of the present invention, a pick assembly is configured to reduce aggregate drag that is formed during a degradation process. The pick assembly is configured to redirect the flow of the aggregate to conserve energy and maintain efficiency during the degradation process. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130031715 | Shower Chamber Configured to Retain Heat - In one aspect of the present invention, a shower chamber includes a flexible chamber barrier intermediate a ceiling assembly and a chamber floor. The flexible chamber barrier is configured to form a seal with the ceiling assembly to retain heat inside the chamber. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130031716 | Shower Chamber Configured to Retain Heat - In one aspect of the present invention, a shower chamber includes a flexible chamber barrier intermediate a ceiling assembly and a chamber floor. The flexible chamber barrier is configured to form a seal with the ceiling assembly to retain heat inside the chamber. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035874 | System for Acquiring Data from a Component - In one aspect of the present invention, a system has a data acquisition device for acquiring data from a component. The component has an identification transmitter. The data acquisition device has an image acquisition mechanism to capture an image of the component and a receiver to receive a signal from the identification transmitter. The data acquisition device also has a processor to process data from the image acquisition mechanism and the receiver. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035875 | System for Acquiring Data from a Component - In one aspect of the present invention, a system has a data acquisition device for acquiring data from a component. The component has an identification transmitter. The data acquisition device has an image acquisition mechanism to capture an image of the component and a receiver to receive a signal from the identification transmitter. The data acquisition device also has a processor to process data from the image acquisition mechanism and the receiver. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130059474 | Conical Inductive Coupler - In one aspect of the present invention, an inductive coupling comprises a pin section and a box section. The pin section comprises an inner electrical conductor supported in an exterior tapered surface of the pin section. The box section comprises an outer electrical conductor supported in an interior tapered surface of the box section. The exterior and interior tapered surfaces are configured to align each other such that the interior and exterior tapered surfaces are coaxial with each other when fully engaged. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130083536 | Optical Window in Wear Assembly - In one aspect of the present invention, a degradation assembly comprises a superhard material configured to degrade a formation. At least one light transparent window is disposed within the superhard material. An energy source and/or energy receiver is disposed behind the at least one light transparent window. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130087391 | FIXED BLADED DRILL BIT CUTTER PROFILE - A drill bit has a bit body with a plurality of fixed blades and a plurality of cutters disposed on the plurality of blades. The plurality of cutters includes a plurality of flat shear type cutters and at least one conical shaped cutter, wherein the plurality of flat shear type cutters define a cutter profile. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130181501 | Pick with Threaded Shank - A degradation assembly may comprise a block secured to a surface. The degradation assembly may also comprise a pick comprising a working end and a shank. The shank may comprise a continuous external circumference and a shank thread form configured to secure the shank within the block, or within a holder secured within the block. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130187438 | Pick with Hardened Core Assembly - A pick assembly comprising a pick body comprising a shank opposite a front end. The shank may be configured for attachment to a driving mechanism while the front end may comprise a core assembly disposed within an axial bore of the front end. The core assembly may comprise a cutting element bonded to a substrate attached to a bolster disposed within a sleeve which is disposed within the axial bore. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130206390 | Downhole Tool Piston Assembly - A piston assembly may comprise a housing with a wall, and at least one chamber formed in the wall. A piston may be disposed within the chamber and at least one passageway may pass through the piston. At least one pin may be disposed within the passageway and attached to the chamber, and the piston may be free to translate relative to the pin. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130234494 | Sensors on a Degradation Platform - A degradation assembly, comprising a platform comprising a surface. A plurality of picks each comprising a hard tip and a shank may be mounted on the surface. A plurality of sensors may also be disposed within the platform such that they can measure impacts on at least one of the picks. The sensors may be in communication with a processor. The degradation assembly may be capable of detecting and determining the location of a selected pick measuring impacts on at least one pick with at least one sensor, detecting a variation on the at least one pick with the at least one sensor, and determining a location of the at least one pick with more than one of the sensors. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130270890 | Sensored Pick Assembly - A degradation assembly may comprise at least one sensor mounted on a pick; the pick comprising a first conductor in communication with the sensor. The assembly may also comprise a receiving element including a bore comprising a second conductor. The first and second conductors may combine to create a connection as the pick is inserted into the bore of the receiving element. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130299124 | Radiant Climate Control Structure - A radiant climate control system having a panel system. The panel system includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel has an attachment surface. An impermeable channel is formed in the attachment surface. The second panel is attached to the attachment surface and covers at least a portion of the impermeable channel. The second panel has a greater thermal conductivity than the first panel to promote thermal energy transfer between a fluid in the impermeable channel and an environment proximate the panel system through the second panel. The panel system is joined with a compatible panel system, and the impermeable channel of the first panel is mated with a compatible channel of the compatible panel system, thereby allowing fluid communication between the panel system and the compatible panel system. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130341999 | Attack Tool with an Interruption - A tool has a wear-resistant steel base comprising a shank suitable for attachment to a driving mechanism. A planar end of a cemented metal carbide segment is brazed to an interfacial surface of the steel base axially opposed to the shank. At least one interruption is formed in the interfacial surface. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140008131 | LAYERED POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND - In one aspect of the present invention, a high impact wear resistant tool has a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The superhard material has a thickness of at least 0.100 inch and forms an included angle of 35 to 55 degrees. The superhard material has a plurality of substantially distinct diamond layers. Each layer of the plurality of layers has a different catalyzing material concentration. A diamond layer adjacent the substrate of the superhard material has a higher catalyzing material concentration than a diamond layer at a distal end of the superhard material. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140097028 | POINTED DIAMOND WORKING ENDS ON A SHEAR BIT - In one aspect of the present invention, a drill string has a drill bit with a body intermediate a shank and a working face. The working face has a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the working face. At least one blade has a cutting element with a carbide substrate bonded to a diamond working end with a pointed geometry. The diamond working end also has a central axis which intersects an apex of the pointed geometry. The axis is oriented between a 25 and 85 degree positive rake angle. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140116790 | CUTTING ELEMENT ATTACHED TO DOWNHOLE FIXED BLADED BIT AT A POSITIVE RAKE ANGLE - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole fixed bladed bit comprises a working surface comprising a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working surface and diverging towards a gauge of the bit, at least on blade comprising a cutting element comprising a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planer interface, the cutting element being positioned at a positive take angle, and the superhard material comprising a substantially conical geometry with an apex comprising a curvature. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140196959 | DOWNHOLE DRILL BIT - A downhole cutting tool may include a tool body; a plurality of blades extending from the tool body; a first blade comprising at least one pointed cutting element thereon, the at least one pointed cutting element comprising a first polycrystalline diamond material on a first carbide substrate, the first polycrystalline diamond material extending away from the first carbide substrate to terminate in a substantially pointed geometry opposite the first carbide substrate; a second blade comprising at least one shear cutting element, the at least one shear cutting element comprising a second polycrystalline diamond material on a second carbide substrate, the second polycrystalline diamond material forming a planar cutting surface opposite the substrate; wherein, when the first blade and the second blade are superimposed on each other, a central axis of the at least one pointed cutting element is offset from a central axis of the at least one shear cutting element. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140327295 | Sensored Pick Assembly - A degradation assembly may comprise at least one sensor mounted on a pick; the pick comprising a first conductor in communication with the sensor. The assembly may also comprise a receiving element including a bore comprising a second conductor. The first and second conductors may combine to create a connection as the pick is inserted into the bore of the receiving element. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140339882 | AXIALLY STABLE RETENTION MECHANISM FOR PICKS AND CUTTING ELEMENTS - A cutting element assembly includes a cutting element partially disposed within a support and a retention mechanism disposed between the cutting element and the support, both the axial and radial dimensions of the retention mechanism being deformable. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140345321 | Biocompatible Sintered Diamond Jewelry - An article of jewelry for wearing on the body may comprise a sintered polycrystalline diamond compact with substantially no metal catalyst. As many of the metal catalysts commonly used in the art are known to cause skin irritation, such a sintered compact with substantially no metal catalyst may be more biocompatible than previously known. A method for forming such a biocompatible sintered polycrystalline diamond compact comprises mixing diamond powder and metal catalyst powder into a mixture and sintering the mixture under elevated temperature and pressure conditions to form a sintered compact. The sintered compact may then be leached in an acid or other solution to substantially remove the metal catalyst from the sintered compact. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140368023 | Attack Tool with an Interruption - In one aspect of the present invention, a tool has a wear-resistant steel base comprising a shank suitable for attachment to a driving mechanism. A planar end of a cemented metal carbide segment brazed to an interfacial surface of the base axially opposed to the shank. At least one interruption is formed in the interfacial surface. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150016884 | Milled Uniform Travel Surface - Cutting elements may be used to degrade hard surfaces in roadway surface milling, earthworking, mining, or other in situ disintegration processes. A plurality of such cutting elements may be disposed on a movable base and thereby brought into engagement with a degradable surface. Groupings of the plurality of cutting elements may comprise unique cutting surface geometries. Various groupings may be arranged on the movable base such that the degradable surface forms a cross-sectional topography resembling a waveform comprising truncated peaks. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150027786 | TRACKING SHEARING CUTTERS ON A FIXED BLADED DRILL BIT WITH POINTED CUTTING ELEMENTS - A fixed bladed drill bit has a working face that includes a plurality of blades converging at a center of the working face and diverging towards a gauge of the bit, each blade having a leading face and a trailing face, and at least one row of cutting elements disposed on at least one of the plurality of blades proximate to the leading face of the blade, where the row of cutting elements includes at least one pointed cutting element having a cutting end with a rounded apex and at least one shearing cutter. The at least one shearing cutter includes a first shearing cutter positioned proximate to a periphery of the working face. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150035344 | Pick Tool with a Removable Shank - Pick tool assemblies for use with formation degradation machines, such as road milling, mining, trenching or drilling machines, may be disposed on rotatable drums, wheels, continuous chains, drill bits or the like and brought into engagement with such formations as rock, asphalt, coal or concrete to break up or otherwise degrade the formations. Such pick tool assemblies may comprise a shank comprising a forward end and a rearward end wherein the rearward end may be formed for retention in a bore of a block attached to a driving mechanism and the forward end may comprise a body detachably and nonrotatably fastened thereto. Further, an impact tip may be bonded opposite the rearward end. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150035693 | Ground Penetrating Radar with Variable Dwell Time - An object detection system may be capable of sensing a buried object and providing an estimate of the object's depth. The object detection system may comprise a signal generator transmitting one or more signals. At least one of the signals may be directed toward the buried object and reflected off of the object back to the system. At least one of the signals may be transmitted along a variable length path. A correlator may then receive the signals and determine an offset between their arrival times at the correlator. The variable length path may then be adjusted over a range which includes a minimum offset indicating a distance to the object. | 02-05-2015 |
