Patents Assigned to XR Dynamics, LLC
  • Dynamic drilling systems and methods
    Patent number: 11613929
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for imparting and limiting hypocycloidal, lateral, and torsional forces onto drill bits are provided, including hypocycloidal bearings for limiting hypocycloidal motion, lateral impulse mechanisms for imparting lateral movement to a drill bit, and torsional impulse mechanisms for imparting torsional movement to a drill bit. The methods systems, and apparatus may decrease friction, increase drilling efficiency, and provide additional benefits to drilling systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: XR Dynamics LLC
    Inventors: David P. Miess, Michael V. Williams, James Dudley
  • DYNAMIC DRILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210140239
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for imparting and limiting hypocycloidal, lateral, and torsional forces onto drill bits are provided, including hypocycloidal bearings for limiting hypocycloidal motion, lateral impulse mechanisms for imparting lateral movement to a drill bit, and torsional impulse mechanisms for imparting torsional movement to a drill bit. The methods systems, and apparatus may decrease friction, increase drilling efficiency, and provide additional benefits to drilling systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: XR Dynamics, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Miess, Michael V. Williams, James Dudley