Abstract: A reamer for increasing the diameter of a wellbore includes an eccentric reamer lobe having at least one cutting blade and a roller, wherein the roller encompasses the circumference of the reamer.

Abstract: An apparatus to increase a diameter of a well bore includes a drill pipe that includes a first end, a second end spaced apart from the first end, and a longitudinal axis. A first reamer is coupled to the drill pipe, the first reamer including a first plurality of teeth and a first reamer axis spaced radially apart from the longitudinal axis of the drill pipe. At least a second reamer is coupled to the drill pipe and spaced longitudinally apart from the first reamer. The at least a second reamer includes a second plurality of teeth and a second reamer axis spaced radially apart from the longitudinal axis of the drill pipe, the second reamer axis being angularly offset from the first reamer axis such that a drift diameter of the apparatus is smaller than a drill diameter of the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus to increase a diameter of a well bore includes a drill pipe and a first reamer and at least a second reamer. The second reamer is positioned diametrically opposed to the first reamer. A first plurality of cutting teeth are positioned about each of the first reamer and the at least a second reamer. A top of each successive tooth in a direction counter to a rotation of the apparatus in the well bore extends a radial distance from the longitudinal axis. Each tooth of the first plurality of cutting teeth is positioned at a different circumferential location about each reamer from any adjacent teeth of the first plurality of teeth. At least a second plurality of cutting teeth are positioned about each of the first reamer and the at least a second reamer, the at least a second plurality of cutting teeth being spaced longitudinally apart from the first plurality of cutting teeth.

Abstract: A drill string stabilizer for use in a well bore includes a tubular body with a stabilizer axis, a first roller including a first roller axis spaced apart from the stabilizer axis of the tubular body, and at least a second roller spaced longitudinally apart from the first roller, the at least a second roller including a second roller axis spaced apart from the stabilizer axis of the tubular body. The first roller is angularly offset from the at least the second roller around a circumference of the tubular body.

Abstract: A reamer for increasing the diameter of a wellbore includes an eccentric reamer lobe having at least one cutting blade and a roller, wherein the roller encompasses the circumference of the reamer.

Abstract: A system includes a device with at least one recess with a wall. The at least one recess includes a first hole with a first diameter. At least one bearing surface is configured to be inserted into and removed from the at least one recess. The at least one bearing surface includes a second hole with a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. At least one cross-pin is configured to be positioned within the first hole and the second hole. At least one washer is positioned within the recess provides a biasing force to urge the bearing surface upward.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for increasing the drift diameter and improving the well path of the well bore, accomplished in one embodiment by cutting away material primarily forming surfaces nearer the center of the drift, thereby reducing applied power, applied torque and resulting drag compared to conventional reamers that cut into all surfaces of the well bore.

Abstract: A system includes a device with at least one recess with a wall. The at least one recess includes a first hole with a first diameter. At least one bearing surface is configured to be inserted into and removed from the at least one recess. The at least one bearing surface includes a second hole with a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. At least one cross-pin is configured to be positioned within the first hole and the second hole. At least one washer is positioned within the recess provides a biasing force to urge the bearing surface upward.

Abstract: An apparatus to increase a diameter of a well bore includes a drill pipe and a first reamer and at least a second reamer. The second reamer is positioned diametrically opposed to the first reamer. A first plurality of cutting teeth are positioned about each of the first reamer and the at least a second reamer. A top of each successive tooth in a direction counter to a rotation of the apparatus in the well bore extends a radial distance from the longitudinal axis. Each tooth of the first plurality of cutting teeth is positioned at a different circumferential location about each reamer from any adjacent teeth of the first plurality of teeth. At least a second plurality of cutting teeth are positioned about each of the first reamer and the at least a second reamer, the at least a second plurality of cutting teeth being spaced longitudinally apart from the first plurality of cutting teeth.

Abstract: A fluid pulse valve and a method of using the fluid pulse valve are disclosed. The fluid pulse valve comprises an outer housing, a rotor contained within the outer housing, a stator tube surrounding the rotor and adjacent to the outer housing, the stator tube comprising a plurality of slots in a helical patter, and a helical closer coaxially and rotationally coupled to the rotor. At least a portion of the closer is configured to align with the plurality of slots as the closer rotates, thereby covering and uncovering the plurality of slots to create a crescendoing and decrescendoing pulse.

Abstract: A double stage stabilizer adapted to condition the well bore and reduce vibrations in the drill string as the device passes thought the well bore is disclosed.

Abstract: A rotary valve is disclosed. The valve comprises a drive shaft, a rotor coupled to the drive shaft, a least one bearing surface coupled to the rotor, a stator adjacent to the rotor, at least one solid bearing surface coupled to the stator, and at least one ring bearing surface coupled to the stator.

Abstract: A fluid pulse valve and a method of using the fluid pulse valve are disclosed. The fluid pulse valve comprises an outer housing, a rotor contained within the outer housing, a stator tube surrounding the rotor and adjacent to the outer housing, the stator tube comprising a plurality of slots, and a closer coaxially and rotationally coupled to the rotor and at least a portion of the closer in line with the plurality of slots. As the closer rotates, the closer covers and uncovers the plurality of slots to create a pulse.

Abstract: A well bore reaming device and method are disclosed. The device includes a drill string, a bottom eccentric reamer coupled to the drill string, and a top eccentric reamer coupled to the drill string, wherein the bottom and top eccentric reamers have a prearranged spacing and orientation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for increasing the drift diameter and improving the well path of the well bore, accomplished in one embodiment by cutting away material primarily forming surfaces nearer the center of the drift, thereby reducing applied power, applied torque and resulting drag compared to conventional reamers that cut into all surfaces of the well bore.

Abstract: A fluid pulse valve and a method of using the fluid pulse valve are disclosed. The fluid pulse valve comprises an outer housing, a rotor contained within the outer housing, a stator tube surrounding the rotor and adjacent to the outer housing, the stator tube comprising a plurality of slots, and a closer coaxially and rotationally coupled to the rotor and at least a portion of the closer in line with the plurality of slots. As the closer rotates, the closer covers and uncovers the plurality of slots to create a pulse.

Abstract: Low-friction, abrasion resistant systems of replaceable bearing surfaces and methods of using the system are disclosed. The system comprises a device having at least one recess, each recess having a groove in an inner wall of the recess; a plurality of replaceable bearing surfaces adapted to be inserted into and removed from the at least one recess without damaging the device; and at least one snap ring adapted to engage the groove in each recess and secure a replaceable bearing surface within the recess.

Abstract: A rotary valve is disclosed. The valve comprises a drive shaft, a rotor coupled to the drive shaft, a least one bearing surface coupled to the rotor, a stator adjacent to the rotor, at least one solid bearing surface coupled to the stator, and at least one ring bearing surface coupled to the stator.

Abstract: A wellbore conditioning system is disclosed. The system comprises at least one shaft and at least two eccentric unilateral reamers, wherein the unilateral reamers are positioned at a predetermined distance from each other and the unilateral reamers are positioned at a predetermined rotational angle from each other.

Abstract: A rotary valve is disclosed. The valve comprises a drive shaft, a rotor coupled to the drive shaft, a least one bearing surface coupled to the rotor, a stator adjacent to the rotor, at least one solid bearing surface coupled to the stator, and at least one ring bearing surface coupled to the stator.