Patents by Inventor Richard August Flak

Richard August Flak 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).

  • Seal assembly for drill bit
    Patent number: 8448723
    Abstract: A drill bit includes a floating journal bushing, a seal, a cutter having a seal gland for the seal and a cutter bearing surface proximate to the journal bearing, wherein the cutter bearing surface has a first inner diameter, and a journal, wherein the cutter is rotatably coupled about the journal, wherein the journal bearing is rotatably coupled about the journal, wherein the journal has a seal boss having a first diameter, and a journal bearing surface having a second diameter, and wherein the first diameter is less than the first inner diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Burintekh USA, LLC
    Inventors: Micheal Burl Crawford, Pele Jason Nunley, Richard August Flak
  • FRICTION STIRRING AND ITS APPLICATION TO DRILL BITS, OIL FIELD AND MINING TOOLS, AND COMPONENTS IN OTHER INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20120273555
    Abstract: Solid state processing is performed on a workpiece that operates alone or is a component of equipment used in various demanding, harsh and wearing environments in which failure of a product could compromise safety or the environment or otherwise result in significant cost for repair or replacement, wherein the solid state processing performed by using a tool capable of friction stir processing, friction stir mixing, or friction stir welding results in a workpiece that offers a longer life-cycle and/or improved performance and/or improved reliability as a result of the solid state processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: MEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Richard August Flak, Scott M. Packer, Russell J. Steel, Monte E. Russell, Brian E. Taylor
  • SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR DRILL BIT
    Publication number: 20110315453
    Abstract: A drill bit includes a floating journal bushing, a seal, a cutter having a seal gland for the seal and a cutter bearing surface proximate to the journal bearing, wherein the cutter bearing surface has a first inner diameter, and a journal, wherein the cutter is rotatably coupled about the journal, wherein the journal bearing is rotatably coupled about the journal, wherein the journal has a seal boss having a first diameter, and a journal bearing surface having a second diameter, and wherein the first diameter is less than the first inner diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: ULTERRA DRILLING TECHNOLOGY, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Burle Crawford, Pele Jason Nunley, Richard August Flak
  • HELICAL CHISEL INSERT FOR ROCK BITS
    Publication number: 20100126775
    Abstract: An insert for an earth boring drill bit, such as a PDC rock bit or a roller cone rock bit, is provided. The insert includes a base integrally joined to a top section, the top section having a first flank that curves in a substantially helical manner about a longitudinal axis of the insert to join a crest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Ulterra Drilling Technology L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Burl Crawford, Pele Jason Nunley, Richard August Flak