Patents by Inventor Chris Propes

Chris Propes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • One-time activation or deactivation of rolling DOCC
    Patent number: 11859451
    Abstract: A depth of cut control (DOCC) assembly includes a DOCC element positioned in a retainer pocket along a drill bit blade to limit a depth of cut of one or more fixed cutters. A retention member initially retains the DOCC element within the retainer pocket at a first exposure position. The retention member is configured to release the DOCC element downhole to allow one-way movement of the DOCC element to a second exposure position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelley Leigh Plunkett, Kevin Clark, Van Jordan Brackin, Chris Propes, Rob Arfele
  • One-Time Activation Or Deactivation Of Rolling DOCC
    Publication number: 20230117439
    Abstract: A depth of cut control (DOCC) assembly includes a DOCC element positioned in a retainer pocket along a drill bit blade to limit a depth of cut of one or more fixed cutters. A retention member initially retains the DOCC element within the retainer pocket at a first exposure position. The retention member is configured to release the DOCC element downhole to allow one-way movement of the DOCC element to a second exposure position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelley Leigh Plunkett, Kevin Clark, Van Jordan Brackin, Chris Propes, Rob Arfele