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Cutting element with improved cutter to blade transition

US7373998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2005
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/573
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Cutting elements having a slanted top surface for an improved cutter to blade transition, the slanted top surface being integratable into a receiving pocket of a bit blade such that the slanted top surface and the perimeter of the receiving pocket are relatively contiguous when the slanted cutter is mounted within the receiving pocket. Also, a bit with slanted cutters as well as a method of manufacturing a bit having slanted cutters.

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