Abstract: The force modulation system for a drill bit includes a cutter, a holder, a holder retention device, and a first force member. The cutter fits in the holder, and the holder fits in the drill bit. The holder retention device exerts a holder retention force in a first direction. The first force member exerts a first force in a second direction. The second direction is angled offset to the first direction so as that the cutting profile of the force modulation system is now variable in the second direction, according to the first force. There can also be a second force member to exert a second force in the first direction for more variability of the cutting profile in the first direction. The second force member can be made integral with the first force member.

Abstract: A drill bit for cutting formation comprises a bit body, a plurality of cutters, a plurality of blades with pockets to accommodate the cutters respectively. Each of the plurality of cutters has an ultra-hard layer, two side facets extending obliquely inward from the substrate to a top surface of the ultra-hard layer, a convex portion between the two side facets. The convex portion comprises a transition surface and the transitional surface is convex as it extends between adjacent the two side facets. The curvature of the transitional surface varies along the cutter axis with the curvature at the cutting edge larger than the curvature of the cutter circumferential surface.

Abstract: The force modulation system for a drill bit includes a cutter, a holder, a holder retention device, and a first force member. The cutter fits in the holder, and the holder fits in the drill bit. The holder retention device exerts a holder retention force in a first direction. The first force member exerts a first force in a second direction. The second direction is angled offset to the first direction so as that the cutting profile of the force modulation system is now variable in the second direction, according to the first force. There can also be a second force member to exert a second force in the first direction for more variability of the cutting profile in the first direction. The second force member can be made integral with the first force member.

Abstract: The force modulation system for a drill bit includes a cutter, a holder, a holder retention device, and a first force member. The cutter fits in the holder, and the holder fits in the drill bit. The holder retention device exerts a holder retention force in a first direction. The first force member exerts a first force in a second direction. The second direction is angled offset to the first direction so as that the cutting profile of the force modulation system is now variable in the second direction, according to the first force. There can also be a second force member to exert a second force in the first direction for more variability of the cutting profile in the first direction. The second force member can be made integral with the first force member.

Abstract: A cutting element comprising a cylindrical substrate; a table bonded to the cylindrical substrate; at least one tooth with a reduced projected cutting area on a periphery of the table; and a plurality of undulating cutting ridges on a top of the table. The table can have a working surface and at least one lateral surface, and a chamfer formed therebetween. The working surface can be a non-planar working surface. For a given weight on the bit, the cutter will sink into the rock deeper which can lead to better stability and more effective rock removal.

Abstract: The force modulation system for a drill bit includes a cutter, a holder, a holder retention device, and a first force member. The cutter fits in the holder, and the holder fits in the drill bit. The holder retention device exerts a holder retention force in a first direction. The first force member exerts a first force in a second direction. The second direction is angled offset to the first direction so as that the cutting profile of the force modulation system is now variable in the second direction, according to the first force. There can also be a second force member to exert a second force in the first direction for more variability of the cutting profile in the first direction. The second force member can be made integral with the first force member.

Abstract: A drill bit for cutting formation comprises a bit body, a plurality of cutters, and a plurality of blades with pockets to accommodate the cutters, respectively. In an embodiment, the plurality of cutters comprise a substrate, an ultra-hard layer, a concave surface on the top of the ultra-hard layer, wherein the concave surface comprises a plurality of planar and curved surfaces.

Abstract: A dissolvable aluminum alloy can be used for components of a downhole tool in hydraulic fracturing operations with low salinity fluid at low temperatures, including fresh water. The dissolvable aluminum alloy can be dissolved completely and controlled at a dissolving rate compatible with hydraulic fracturing operations. The alloy comprises aluminum having grain boundaries, magnesium at 8.25-12% by weight, gallium at 2.5-4% by weight, and indium at 2-4% by weight. At least portions of magnesium, gallium, and indium are located in the grain boundaries. There are secondary phase particles, including Al—Mg Beta, Mg2Si, Mg and Al—Ga Gamma phases at the grain boundaries.

Abstract: The method for equal channel angular extrusion increases yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of a dissolvable aluminum alloy. A billet of a dissolvable aluminum alloy is wrapped with a sheet cover so as to form a wrapped billet. The wrapped billet is extruded through an equal channel angular extrusion die with an extrusion angle ranging 90-135 degrees so as to form an extruded billet. The step of extruding is at a temperature ranging 150-250 degrees C., an extrusion rate ranging 0.003-0.010 inches per second, and a back pressure ranging 200-10000 psi. The dissolvable aluminum alloy of the extruded billet has a yield strength and ultimate tensile strength 50% greater than the initial yield strength and initial ultimate tensile strength.

Abstract: The hybrid battery system has multiple discharge voltage plateaus and a greater charge capacity of metal in the negative electrode, while still having sufficient energy density and sufficient power capability to supply external devices. The charge capacity of the negative side is higher than the charge capacity of the positive side. There are two solvent compositions in the cathodic solution, and there is a transition from a first discharge voltage plateau to a second discharge voltage plateau at a voltage less than the first discharge voltage plateau. The battery system is safe, and the transition between discharge voltage plateaus provides an estimation of battery capacity that can indicate when the battery system is running out of power.

Abstract: A plug assembly includes a cone assembly, a sealing ring, a slip device of a plurality of blades, a plurality of spaces defined by adjacent blades, a plurality of support lugs, and a setting ring. The setting ring moves from a first setting distance relative to the cone assembly to a second setting distance closer to the cone assembly to radially expand the sealing ring, slip device, and spaces to install the plug assembly at the downhole location. The support lugs are aligned with the spaces to prevent extrusion of the sealing ring into the spaces and radially expand when the blades and spaces radially expand. The support lugs can be separate from each other, overlap, or interlock. The method of installation includes radially expanding the sealing ring, when the sealing ring is separated from the spaces formed by the blades of the slip device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-planar cutting tooth and a diamond drill bit. The non-planar cutting tooth comprises a base, a table connected to a top of the base. a concave shaped surface on the center portion of a top surface of the table; three cutting ridges with each extending from a vertex of the concave shaped surface to an outer edge of the top surface; three cutting bevels with each locating between two cutting ridges of the three cutting ridges; each of the three cutting ridges has a fillet.

Abstract: A plug assembly includes a cone assembly, a sealing ring, a slip device of a plurality of blades, a plurality of spaces defined by adjacent blades, a plurality of support lugs, and a setting ring. The setting ring moves from a first setting distance relative to the cone assembly to a second setting distance closer to the cone assembly to radially expand the sealing ring, slip device, and spaces to install the plug assembly at the downhole location. The support lugs are aligned with the spaces to prevent extrusion of the sealing ring into the spaces and radially expand when the blades and spaces radially expand. The support lugs can be separate from each other, overlap, or interlock. The method of installation includes radially expanding the sealing ring, when the sealing ring is separated from the spaces formed by the blades of the slip device.

Abstract: A cutting element comprising a cylindrical substrate; a table bonded to the cylindrical substrate; at least one tooth with a reduced projected cutting area on a periphery of the table; and a plurality of undulating cutting ridges on a top of the table. The table can have a working surface and at least one lateral surface, and a chamfer formed therebetween. The working surface can be a non-planar working surface. For a given weight on the bit, the cutter will sink into the rock deeper which can lead to better stability and more effective rock removal.

Abstract: The tool assembly vibrates a casing string or drill string in a wellbore. The tool assembly includes a housing, an insert mounted in the housing as a fluidic agitator, a coating on the insert, and a cover fitted over the insert. The coating on the insert provides erosion resistance and a smooth surface compatible with high velocity fluid flow required to achieve the strength and frequency of desired high strength and low frequency pressure pulses.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-planar cutting tooth and a diamond drill bit. The non-planar cutting tooth comprises a base, a table connected to a top of the base. a concave shaped surface on the center portion of a top surface of the table; three cutting ridges with each extending from a vertex of the concave shaped surface to an outer edge of the top surface; three cutting bevels with each locating between two cutting ridges of the three cutting ridges; each of the three cutting ridges has a fillet.

Abstract: The tool assembly vibrates a casing string or drill string in a wellbore. The tool assembly includes a housing, an insert mounted in the housing as a fluidic agitator, and a cover fitted over the insert. The insert includes an inlet chamber, a vortex chamber, and a feedback chamber, and the fluid flow through the insert has a pressure profile with a plurality of levels determined by the feedback chamber. The strength and frequency of the pressure profile can be regulated by the feedback chamber according to position, size and asymmetry of the transition channels connected to the feedback chamber. The high strength and low frequency pressure pulses can be achieved in the limited space of the housing for placement of the inlet and outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-planar cutting tooth and a diamond drill bit. The non-planar cutting tooth and the diamond drill bit have great ability of impact resistance and balling resistance. According to the features of drilled formation, cutting teeth are arranged on the drill bit with different mode, which can improve the mechanical speed and footage of the drill bit.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-planar cutting tooth and a diamond drill bit. The non-planar cutting tooth and the diamond drill bit have great ability of impact resistance and balling resistance. According to the features of drilled formation, cutting teeth are arranged on the drill bit with different mode, which can improve the mechanical speed and footage of the drill bit.

Abstract: The tool assembly vibrates a casing string or drill string in a wellbore. The tool assembly includes a housing, an insert mounted in the housing as a fluidic agitator, a coating on the insert, and a cover fitted over the insert. The coating on the insert provides erosion resistance and a smooth surface compatible with high velocity fluid flow required to achieve the strength and frequency of desired high strength and low frequency pressure pulses.