Patents by Inventor Chris Propes

Chris Propes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Drill Bit Cutter With Shaped Portion Matched To Kerf
    Publication number: 20240167342
    Abstract: A fixed cutter drill bit may include a bit body defining a bit axis and having a plurality of blades extending therefrom. A plurality of cutters are secured to the blades at different circumferential positions relative to the bit axis. Each cutter may define a cutter sweep profile as the bit body rotates about the bit axis. One or more of the cutters may form overlapping cutter sweep profiles to define a kerf therebetween. The cutters include a shaped cutter comprising a cutting face and a shaped portion on the cutting face aligned for engaging and removing the kerf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Propes, Brad Dunbar, Robert W. Arfele, Kelley Plunkett
  • One-time activation or deactivation of rolling DOCC
    Patent number: 11859451
    Abstract: A depth of cut control (DOCC) assembly includes a DOCC element positioned in a retainer pocket along a drill bit blade to limit a depth of cut of one or more fixed cutters. A retention member initially retains the DOCC element within the retainer pocket at a first exposure position. The retention member is configured to release the DOCC element downhole to allow one-way movement of the DOCC element to a second exposure position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelley Leigh Plunkett, Kevin Clark, Van Jordan Brackin, Chris Propes, Rob Arfele
  • One-Time Activation Or Deactivation Of Rolling DOCC
    Publication number: 20230117439
    Abstract: A depth of cut control (DOCC) assembly includes a DOCC element positioned in a retainer pocket along a drill bit blade to limit a depth of cut of one or more fixed cutters. A retention member initially retains the DOCC element within the retainer pocket at a first exposure position. The retention member is configured to release the DOCC element downhole to allow one-way movement of the DOCC element to a second exposure position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelley Leigh Plunkett, Kevin Clark, Van Jordan Brackin, Chris Propes, Rob Arfele