Patents by Inventor Royce E. Baker

Royce E. Baker 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).

  • Bit guidance device and method
    Patent number: 4416339
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a mechanism and method for positive drill bit guidance during well drilling operations. The guidance device includes a control arm or paddle which, due to hydraulic pressure, pivots to steer the drill bit towards its target area. As the paddle applies pressure to the wall of the well, the drill bit is then turned from the contacted area of the well wall in the desired direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1983
    Inventors: Royce E. Baker, Glennwood Singletary