Boring or penetrating the earth – Bit or bit element – Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Tsay, Frank S (Department: 3672)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Bit or bit element
Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element
C175S340000, C175S424000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040423
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a roller cone drill bit that has improved flow characteristics. The roller cone drill bit includes forming at least one relief region inside a bit body of the roller cone drill bit on a ledge formed between a fluid plenum and at least one of the fluid orifices. A method of locating the at least one relief region is also disclosed.
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United Kingdom Combined Search and Examination Report for Appl. No. GB0504101.7; dated May 6, 2005; 6 pages.
Larsen James L.
Leisey Jeffrey D.
Terracina Dwayne P.
Osha & Liang LLP
Smith International Inc.
Tsay Frank S
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