Casing and liner drilling shoes with portions configured to fail responsive to pressure, and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8225887
APP PUB NO 20110259608A1
SERIAL NO

13177874

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A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough. Cutting elements and methods of use may be included. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element may be included. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements may be included. Telescoping casing sections and bits may be included. Embodiments may include: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts.

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BAKER HUGHES HOLDINGS LLC17021 ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dykstra, Mark W Kingwood, US 26 1410
Laing, Robert A Montgomery, US 18 927
McClain, Eric E Spring, US 30 951
Oldham, Jack T Conroe, US 32 1368
Sinor, L Allen Conroe, US 26 896
Sullivan, Eric C Houston, US 66 1431
Turner, Evan C The Woodlands, US 12 799

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