Boring or penetrating the earth – Bit or bit element – Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-21
2009-12-08
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Bit or bit element
Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element
C277S355000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07628231
ABSTRACT:
An earth-boring bit has a bit body with a depending bearing pin and a cone rotatably mounted thereon. A seal seals between the bearing pin and the cone. An annular set of bristles is located adjacent at least part of the dynamic seal surface of the seal to protect the seal against debris.
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Perkin Elmer, Inc., Fluid Sciences, Brush Seals, copyright 1998-2004, one sheet.
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Thompson Kenneth
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