Patent ID: 6102135
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A portable core sampler, comprising:a) a hand-held motor providing a source of portable rotary power,b) a coupler shaft connected detachably at one end portion to the power source for rotation thereby and having a water delivery passageway in the opposite end portion,c) a water swivel member mounted on the coupler shaft for rotation relative thereto,d) coupling means for connecting a source of water to the water swivel member,e) passageway means in the water swivel member for conveying water to the water delivery passageway,f) an elongated hollow core sampler tube communicating at one end with the coupler shaft for rotation therewith and having a water delivery passageway communicating with the water delivery passageway in the coupler shaft, andg) core cutting means on the end of the hollow core sampler tube opposite the coupler shaft for cutting core samples.