Novel bits and cutting structures

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11215309

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This invention provides an improved cutting element for downhole cutting tools including a support element and a beveled shearing element disposed on the support element and a drill bit including the cutting element; a cutting element including a support element and a shearing element disposed on the support element, wherein the shearing element includes TSP, a sharpened cutting edge, and at least one blended edge that forms part of an interface with the support element and a drill bit including the cutting element. Cutting inserts including an insert body and the shearing elements disclosed above are provided. Also provided are methods for forming the cutting elements and drill bit inserts and a method for drilling mixed earth formations using the improved downhole cutting tools of the present invention.

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SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC1310 RANKIN RD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alsup, Shelton W Houston, TX 16 438
Azar, Michael George The Woodlands, TX 22 397
Chunn, Gary Conroe, TX 5 281
Ray, Tommy Gene Houston, TX 4 274
Thiele, Jonathan Craig Katy, TX 3 268

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