Boring or penetrating the earth – Boring by below ground recirculation of unsupported elements
Reexamination Certificate
2009-01-30
2011-10-18
Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Boring by below ground recirculation of unsupported elements
C175S385000, C175S406000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08037950
ABSTRACT:
A particle impact drilling system and method are described. In several exemplary embodiments, the system and method may be a part of, and/or used with, an apparatus or system, methods, to excavate a subterranean formation. The system can including, for example, removing near-borehole damage, casing, window milling, fishing, drilling with casing, under reaming, coring, perforating, effective circulatory density management, assisted annular flow, and directional control. Embodiments of associated systems and methods are also included.
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Galloway Greg
Terry James
Tibbitts Gordon A.
Vuyk, Jr. Adrian
Neuder William P
PDTI Holdings, LLC
Vedder Price P.C.
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