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Earth-boring tools including abrasive cutting structures and related methods

US8177001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2011
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B29/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drill bit includes a bit body having a face on which two different types of cutters are disposed, the first type being cutting elements suitable for drilling at least one subterranean formation and the second type being at least one of an abrasive cutting structure and an abrasive cutting element suitable for drilling through a casing shoe, reamer shoe, casing bit, casing or liner string and cementing equipment or other components, as well as cement. Methods of forming earth-boring tools include disposing at least one abrasive cutting structure or element on the earth-boring tool. Methods of drilling with earth-boring tools including drilling with at least one abrasive cutting structure or element.

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