Patents Assigned to Richard D. Hawn, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4467879
    Abstract: Well bore tools configured as centralizers/stabilizers, well bore reamers, and keyseat wipers each of which includes an elongate tubular body having a generally cylindrical outer surface and a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the borehole being drilled. Each tool affords an improved mode of drilling a borehole by increasing downhole directional control and stability, increasing tool wear reliability, and reducing return mud flow resistance. The outer surface of each tool has a plurality of longitudinal passages formed in pairs of upright intersecting right and left hand helicies or spirals about the exterior of said tool and extending from one end to the other end thereof. The intersecting right and left hand helical or spiral channels form raised pad areas therebetween to provide 360.degree. contiguous well bore contact by each tool for enhanced stability and efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: Richard D. Hawn, Jr.
    Inventor: Edward V. Burge