Patents by Inventor Gabriel Dario Carrillo Plazas

Gabriel Dario Carrillo Plazas 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).

  • Drill bit, drilling system, and related methods
    Patent number: 8028765
    Abstract: A rotary drag bit for use in subterranean earth boring operations, the drag bit having blades, rows of cutters on the blades, and nozzles disposed within the rows. The nozzles are configured to discharge fluid during drilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventor: Gabriel Dario Carrillo Plazas
  • Polycrystalline Diamond Compact Drill Bit Blade Design and Nozzle Placement
    Publication number: 20090283325
    Abstract: A rotary drag bit for use in subterranean earth boring operations, the drag bit having blades, rows of cutters on the blades, and nozzles disposed within the rows. The nozzles are configured to discharge fluid during drilling. The nozzle placement enhances bit cooling and detritus removal, thereby reducing the likelihood of bit balling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventor: Gabriel Dario Carrillo Plazas