Patents by Inventor William Shay, Jr.

William Shay, Jr. 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 nozzle retention and alignment system
    Patent number: 4427221
    Abstract: A nozzle retention system is disclosed which serves to retain a jet nozzle in a drilling bit and also align the nozzle with respect to the bit cutters, said system utilizing a deformable pin and interacting channels in the nozzle and the bit nozzle bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1984
    Assignee: Reed Rock Bit Company
    Inventor: William Shay, Jr.
  • Drill bit insert
    Patent number: 4254840
    Abstract: A protruding insert for use in an oil well drill bit is disclosed which insert is made of a hard metal substance and utilizes a tangential spherical surface having opposed flattened sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1981
    Assignee: Reed Tool Company
    Inventor: William Shay, Jr.