Abstract: A concave drag bit cutter device and cutting method using such a concave cutter bit are provided which provide substantially increased efficiencies over conventional point attack bits. A number of different cutter bit shapes employing a concave cutting face can be used. The cutter bits are intended to replace the conventional point attack cutter bits and can be used in continuous mining machines, saw blades, auger drills, longwall shearers and the like, in cutting and mining operations.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 16, 1990
Date of Patent:
January 7, 1992
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Interior
Abstract: There is provided by the present invention, a silicone fluid useful as a hydraulic fluid and more particularly useful as a brake fluid for vehicles.This silicone fluid comprises generally a linear diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity at 25.degree.C of 20 to 500 centistokes in combination with carboxylic acid anhydrides as water tolerance additives. Various materials and additives can be added to such a silicone fluid so as to improve its properties as a hydraulic fluid.