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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2023
Radjet Services Us, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Alan Palazzolo, College Station, TX (US);
Sam Noynaert, College Station, TX (US);
Srivignesh Srinivasan, College Station, TX (US);
Baik Jin Kim, College Station, TX (US);
Randall Tucker, College Station, TX (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for reducing friction in a radial drilling application. The method involves coating the interior of a deflector shoe with at least one lubricant. Lubrication of the deflector shoe can be accomplished by applying a dry lubricant to the interior of the deflector shoe, allowing the dry lubricant to harden, and applying a wet lubricant over the hardened dry lubricant. The interior surface of the deflector shoe may be roughened prior to application of the lubricant. The method can further include coating a hose and/or a jet nozzle, and passing the hose and/or jet nozzle through the coated interior of the deflector shoe. The method can further include coating components of a milling cutter, and passing the components of the milling cutter through the coated interior of the deflector shoe. An apparatus for reducing friction in a radial drilling application is also disclosed.