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Monolithic roof cutting bit insert

US6860344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2001
Grant dateMar 1, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/58
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

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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