Drill bits having reinforced face
US12416204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B10/60
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drill bit for cutting a hole in a formation can have a longitudinal axis extending along a center of the drill bit. The drill bit can comprise a crown comprising at least one crown portion having a cutting face. A plurality of wear-resistant members can be embedded in the crown of the drill bit, wherein at least one wear-resistant member of the plurality of wear-resistant members extends to within 0.1 inches of the cutting face of the at least one crown portion.
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