Boring or penetrating the earth – Bit or bit element – Specific or diverse material
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-16
2011-10-04
Bagnell, David (Department: 3676)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Bit or bit element
Specific or diverse material
C175S432000, C175S331000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08028773
ABSTRACT:
A drill bit for cutting a borehole having a borehole sidewall, corner and bottom, includes a bit body having a bit axis and a rolling cone cutter mounted on the bit body and adapted for rotation about a cone axis. Further, the drill bit includes at least one insert having a base portion secured in the rolling cone cutter and having a cutting portion extending therefrom. The cutting portion of the at least one insert has a cutting surface including at least one flute.
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Boudrare Mohammed
Singh Amardeep
Bagnell David
Christie Parker & Hale, LLP.
Michener Blake
Smith International Inc.
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