Process and apparatus for subterranean drilling

Details Process and apparatus for subterranean drilling Process and apparatus for subterranean drilling

2009-01-28

2010-10-19

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Boring or penetrating the earth

Processes

C175S385000, C175S394000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814991

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for drilling a subterranean formation or material utilizing a drilling apparatus which includes a drill string having a leading end and a trailing end and having a bottom hole assembly connected with the leading end. The bottom hole assembly includes a drill bit and an externally threaded screw section. In operation, the drill bit is rotated, forming material cuttings and an opening in the subterranean formation, and the threaded screw section is rotated within the opening, forming a helical groove in the subterranean formation.

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