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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 08, 2022
Filed:
Jul. 10, 2020
David P. Miess, Spring, TX (US);
Gregory Prevost, Spring, TX (US);
Michael V. Williams, Conroe, TX (US);
Edward C. Spatz, Spring, TX (US);
Michael R. Reese, Houston, TX (US);
William W. King, Houston, TX (US);
David P. Miess, Spring, TX (US);
Gregory Prevost, Spring, TX (US);
Michael V. Williams, Conroe, TX (US);
Edward C. Spatz, Spring, TX (US);
Michael R. Reese, Houston, TX (US);
William W. King, Houston, TX (US);
XR Downhole, LLC, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A radial bearing assembly is provided. The radial bearing assembly includes polycrystalline diamond elements, each having an engagement surface in sliding engagement with an opposing engagement surface. The opposing engagement surface includes a diamond reactive material. The radial bearing assembly may be deployed in a variety of components and applications, including in rotor and stator assemblies. Also provided are methods of use of the radial bearing assembly, as well as methods of designing the radial bearing assembly.