Boring or penetrating the earth – Bit or bit element – Specific or diverse material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Bit or bit element
Specific or diverse material
C175S391000, C175S431000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06860344
ABSTRACT:
A rotary drill bit for penetrating earth strata wherein the drill bit includes a drill bit body that has an axial forward end. The drill bit body has a hard insert, which is preferably monolithic, that is affixed to the drill bit body at the axial forward end thereof. The hard insert presents at least three discrete leading cutting edges for cutting the earth strata. Each cutting edge is stepped.
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Bise Douglas E.
Haga Phillip W.
Bagnell David
Gay Jennifer H
Kennametal Inc.
Smith Matthew W.
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