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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2012
Scientific Drilling International, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Gerald Heisig, Houston, TX (US);
SCIENTIFIC DRILLING INTERNATIONAL, INC., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A down-hole drilling apparatus includes a bearing housing defining a longitudinal axis and upper and lower portions. The upper portion of the bearing housing is configured for connection to a drill string, and at least one annular bearing package disposed within the bearing housing. A drill bit is coupled to the bearing housing and rotatable with respect to the longitudinal axis. The drill bit includes a leading body supporting a plurality of cutters thereon for engaging a subterranean rock formation, a shank portion projecting from the leading body, and a mandrel portion engaging the shank portion and defining an inseparable connection therewith. The mandrel portion extends longitudinally into the bearing housing and through the at least one annular bearing package.
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