Patents by Inventor James L Wheeler

James L Wheeler 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).

  • Patent number: 7117960
    Abstract: Bits for use in drilling with a well completion string having a bit body and a cutting face that includes a plurality of sets of cutter elements mounted on the cutting face. The bit body has a central longitudinal bore having an integrated female non-shouldered, standard oilfield completion string thread. The bits are designed with minimal cutter coverage, and this combined with the integrated completion string thread allows for economical completion of a well with high ROP expected from a PDC type bit. In an additional embodiment, a bit comprises a bit body and a cutting face having integrated cutting structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventors: James L Wheeler, Robin W Kapp
  • Patent number: D799925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventors: Renette Lay Wheeler, James L. Wheeler, Katie Cox