Bit adapter and tube return for vertizontal geothermal loop

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8529156
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12884257

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A drill rod combination for creating a closed loop geothermal hole in the ground. The heat exchange tube is positioned in the hole simultaneously with the creation of the hole and is mounted to the drill rod. A rudder on the heat exchange tube limits twisting of the tube. An adaptor mounted to the outer end of the sonde housing has the drill bit mounted on its distal end.

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WCA GROUP LLC1077 THIRD AVENUE SOUTHWEST CARMEL IN 46032

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Biggs, Terry R Noblesville, US 4 22
Edwards, Blake E Yorktown, US 1 12
Huck, Joseph A Fortville, US 4 22

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