Abstract: An apparatus for the remote transmission of information from a borehole (1) to the surface of the earth is disposed in a drilling pipe string (4) of a drilling device. The drilling device further comprises a rotary drill bit (3) and a pump (5) which pumps the flushing liquid (6) downwards in the flow passage (11) of the drilling pipe string, through the rotary drill bit (3) and upwards in an annular space (7) surrounding the pipe string. The apparatus has devices for ascertaining information data (8), for converting the information data into electrical control signals (9) and for producing pressure pulses (10) in the downwardly directed flow of the flushing liquid (6). The devices are disposed in a chamber (13) which is bounded internally by the flow passage (11) and externally by an outer tube (12).

Abstract: Cutting elements, for example of polycrystalline sintered diamond, the cutting faces of which are set differently to the cutting direction, are disposed on a rotary drill bit. One group of cutting elements has its cutting faces substantially perpendicular to the cutting direction (straight set cutting elements) while other groups of cutting elements are at an acute angle to the cutting direction (obliquely set cutting elements).Because of their greater pressure per unit area, the obliquely set cutting elements penetrate more easily into plastic formations and can tear these up. The straight set cutting elements, which do not develop a great pressure per unit area, but work over a wider range, can better pare off the formation prepared by the obliquely set cutting elements.

Abstract: A device for the remote control of data out of a drill hole to the earth surface during the operation of a drilling device which comprises a drill bit, a drill string and a pump raising a flushing liquid into the surrounding annular space of the drill hole and downward into flow channels of the drill string, consisting of devices arranged in the drill string for the ascertaining of desired informational data for the conversion of the informational data into a series of electrical control signals for the producing of pressure pulses in the downward directed flow of the flushing liquid as a function of the control signals and for the production of the necessary electrical energy, characterized in such a way that the devices part of a coaxial support within the flow channels of the drill string form a structural unit and are arranged over each other; separated axial sections of the structural unit are grouped and that at least the topmost section of the structural unit is constructed as an independent component

Abstract: A rotary bit for oil and gas well drilling has cutting elements set in a hard facing material which in turn is supported by a sintered steel section between the hard facing and the steel base of the bit.

Abstract: Abrasive properties of co-fused alumina zirconia are improved by the addition of from 0.1 to 2% of Y.sub.2 O.sub.3 to the fusion mix and quenching the fused product. Y.sub.2 O.sub.3 ores containing mostly Y.sub.2 O.sub.3 with lesser amounts of rare earth oxides can be substituted for high purity Y.sub.2 O.sub.3.

Abstract: A rotary drill bit, particularly for deep-well drilling, comprising a body (1) having a gauge region, a cutting surface which is defined by projecting cutting members (4) supported at the outer periphery of the body on supporting members and nozzle passages (6 ) through which flushing liquid can flow, and in which at least some of the nozzle passages (6) comprise an outlet region which is directed towards the cutting members and which gives the jets of flushing liquid (10') emerging therefrom an alignment with at least one component facing in the direction of the drillings flowing off along the outer face of the body.

Abstract: In a core drilling apparatus wherein a core bit is driven by a hydraulically actuated Moineau type motor, control valve means are provided whereby drilling fluid can be directed through the core sleeve to remove debris from its interior, and, subsequently diverted outside of the core sleeve when drilling begins. Alternative constructions are shown whereby the flushing of the core sleeve can be accomplished with the motor drive in an inactive mode or in an operating mode.

Abstract: A cutting member for rotary drill bits consists of a carrier member with a supporting face which consists of two component supporting faces adjoining one another in wedge-shape forming a front edge, and applied to each of the two component supporting faces is a supporting member together with a cutting layer which occupies the whole area. The cutting member which is wedge-shaped in its contours develops high drilling performances particularly in comparatively soft ground formations and is considerably cheaper than known wedge-shaped cutting members and renders possible an extensive variability in the formation of the supporting members together with the cutting layers and their arrangement on the carrier member.

Abstract: An improved acheson furnace structure is shown having insulated gate means for increasing the volume of coarsely crystalline silicon carbide produced in each cycle of the furnace together with a reduction in the volume of fire sand required to be recycled whereby to improve the efficiency of the furnace.

Abstract: Generator for production of electrical energy to supply consumers located inside a bore hole, in particular, consumers for detection, transmission and remote control, where the generator is located in a flushing space inside of a drill string through which flushing liquid flows, which includes a stator and a rotor having a radial slot arranged coaxially to the stator and whose rotor is coupled to a motor which is energized by the flushing liquid, characterized by the fact that the stator contains a generator armature and the rotor contains an exciter equipped with a permanent magnet, that said slot between stator and rotor is connected with said flushing space, where a connecting path is directed counter-current to or at an acute angle to the flushing current on the intake side in the region of a branch-off from said flushing space, and that the rotor is supported by means of unsealed, erosion and abrasion-resistant radial and axial bearings.

Abstract: In a Moineau type fluid motor one of the relatively rotatable elements is made of a deformable material, and axial movement of tapered surfaces within the element, caused by variation in the fluid pressure, causes adjustment of the sealing force in the motor in accordance with the fluid pressure level.

Abstract: The performance of a silver on alumina catalyst for the oxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide is improved by the inclusion, in the raw mix for the carrier of an oxide, or oxide precursor, of zinc, lanthanum, or magnesium in the amount of 7 to 40%, calculated as the oxide.

Abstract: Abrasive products comprising abrasive grit particles bonded to a preferably flexible backing with nickel are produced by current assisted deposition from an electroless plating bath. The current is applied between a nickel containing anode and the abrasive substrate as a cathode at a preferred rate of between 2-150 amperes per foot of substrate area. The final deposition of metal is preferably carried out electrolessly. Process promotes uniform deposition of bond between abrasive grits in single layer on substrate.

Abstract: An improved grinding wheel employing premium abrasive (diamond or cubic boron carbide) is made by employing a metal bond made from aluminum, zinc, copper, and tin, and including up to 50% of a dry film lubricant filler. The abrasive elements produced are particularly useful to form cup wheels for the dry grinding of carbide and tool steel.

Abstract: A rotary boring bit for boreholes comprises a body provided on its outer periphery with cutting members (6) consisting of a cutting portion (8) and a supporting portion (7), each cutting member being formed as a segment of a sintered body (1) having a core (3) of cutting material encased by a shell (2).

Abstract: An improved bearing system for the driven shaft of a downhole motor is shown that provides a main thrust and radial bearing system having means for sealing the bearings in oil at equal or slight pressure above that of the drilling mud inside the drill pipe and insulating the fluid seals and bearings from all possibility of contact with cuttings and debris from the drilling operation. A durable seal having a restricted flow path permitting slow leakage is positioned below the main bearing system in such a relationship to the drilling fluid distribution path that the seals for the oil bath for the bearings are subjected to essentially the same pressure on all sides.

Abstract: This disclosure is of a lined work glove which is manufactured utilizing adhesives or heat sealing techniques to eliminate sewing. This type of glove can be used in applications where hot mill gloves or terry cloth gloves are currently being used for hand protection.

Abstract: A saw blade having diamond or other abrasive segments bonded to the periphery of a steel center includes segments of a hook shape with a leg extending radially of the saw. Hooks of different length are provided whereby erosion of the blade at the joints between the segments and the steel center is minimized.

Abstract: A strainer is shown for use with a downhole tool through which drilling fluid is circulated during the drilling of deep oil wells and the like. The strainer provides a plurality of narrow slots which prevent the passage of material therethrough that might be entrained with the fluid and which otherwise would plug ports or nozzles or restrict flow passages below the strainer.

Abstract: Glass bonded grinding wheels including graphite or other inert dry film lubricant filler can be made by conventional techniques if the filler material is protected from oxidation by a metal cladding. Diamond or cubic boron nitride wheels are particularly described and high grinding ratios are achieved. Low porosity can be achieved because of the wettability of the metal cladding by the glass during firing.