Percussion hammer bit with a driver sub including a guide sleeve portion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8312944
APP PUB NO 20100187016A1
SERIAL NO

12360924

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A percussion drilling assembly for boring into the earth. In an embodiment, the assembly comprises a tubular case having a central axis, an upper end, and a lower end. In addition, the assembly comprises a piston slidingly disposed within the tubular case. Further, the assembly comprises a driver sub coaxially coupled to the lower end of the tubular case. The driver sub includes an upper end disposed within the case and a lower end extending axially from the lower end of the case. Still further, the assembly comprises a hammer bit coaxially disposed within the driver sub. The hammer bit including an upper end disposed within the driver sub and a lower end extending from the lower end of the driver sub. The upper end of the driver sub extends axially from the upper end of the hammer bit and is adapted to receive the piston.

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SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC16740 HARDY STREET HOUSTON TX 77032

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Krauel, Michael Houston, US 1 12
Marshall, Alan J Lost Creek, US 10 38
Swadi, Shantanu Cypress, US 9 50

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