With Separate Latch Patents (Class 175/275)
  • Patent number: 7703553
    Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a body, radially extendable members mounted to the body and movable between retracted and extended positions, a cam member operatively associated with the extendable members and movable relative to the body to extend the extendable members, and a support member configurable to permit retraction of the extendable members from an extended position. The tool may be an under-reamer, and the extendable members may be cutting blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Andergauge Limited
    Inventors: Alan Martyn Eddison, Mark Adam