Steerable underreamer/stabilizer assembly and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7513318
APP PUB NO 20060113113A1
SERIAL NO

11333945

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A bottom hole assembly includes a drill bit, a stabilized underreamer assembly located behind the drill bit, and a drilling assembly. A method to drill a formation includes positioning a stabilized underreamer assembly behind a drill bit, positioning a drilling assembly behind the stabilized underreamer assembly, and rotating the drill bit and stabilized underreamer assembly with the drilling assembly. A stabilized underreamer located between a directional drilling assembly and a drill bit includes at least one arm assembly extending from the stabilized underreamer assembly, wherein the arm assembly includes a stabilizer portion and an underreamer cutting structure.

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SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC16740 HARDY STREET HOUSTON TX 77032

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dewey, Charles H Houston, US 69 2693
Underwood, Lance D Cypress, US 44 1716

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