Abstract: A plastic canister for storing and shipping drill bits, especially roller cone drill bit, has a pin-holder built into the lid of the canister for ease of field dressing the bit. The lid and body of the container are slip fit to one another and indexed to each other for positive positioning in their relationship. Safety features include the use of a conductive plastic polymer, a non-rolling base, mating protrusions and recesses for stacking, recessed areas for strapping, and welded loop handles.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 27, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 25, 2003
Assignees:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Relocation Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
William W. King, William C. Saxman, Jeffery Peck, James S. Dahlem, Karl D. Knecht, Lee M. Smith, Margaret L. Parks, Mike Jeziorski, Patsy A. Jenner