Boring or penetrating the earth – Bit or bit element – Specific or diverse material
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2010-06-29
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Bit or bit element
Specific or diverse material
C175S428000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07743857
ABSTRACT:
A rolling cone drill bit is provided that has gage inserts on the first row from the bit axis to cut to full gage diameter that have a cutting portion enhanced with a layer of super abrasive material. The gage cutting surface has a center axis that is canted to be more normal to the gave curve such that its point of contact at gage is away from the thinner portion of the layer of super abrasive material.
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Lockstedt Alan W.
McDonough Scott D.
Portwood Gary R.
Osha • Liang LLP
Smith International Inc.
Thompson Kenneth
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