Boring or penetrating the earth – Bit or bit element – Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-07
2008-11-18
Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Bit or bit element
Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element
C175S426000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07451838
ABSTRACT:
High energy sheer cutting elements and bits incorporating the same are provided. The cutting elements have at least a portion of their cutting layers which will be exposed to high temperatures during drilling formed from a PCBN material capable of operating at temperatures of at least 1000° C.
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Christie Parker & Hale LLP
Neuder William P
Smith International Inc.
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