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Circulation reversing tool

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6503432

A circulation tool is described for changing the path of circulation of drilling fluid at the drill bit without removing the drill bit from the borehole annulus comprising: (a) a substantially hollow cylindrical body having a chamber including a first port disposed intermediate to a first portion having internal splines and a second portion having at least one by-pass passage extending axially from the chamber to a second port and at least one through passage extending from the chamber to the end of the substantially hollow cylindrical body; (b) a telescoping member having a first end and a second end and a section including splines for engaging the internal splines of the substantially hollow cylindrical body; (c) a diverter mounted to the second end of the telescoping member; (d) means for rotatably positioning the diverter with respect to at least one by-pass passage and at least one through passage; and (e) a seal rotatably mounted on the substantially hollow cylindrical body and disposed intermediate the first port and the second port.

Assignee:
J and F Oil Tools, Inc., Beaumount, TX
Patent Number(s):
US 4657092
OSTI ID:
6503432
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English