Fixed Cutter Bit With Centrally Positioned Backup Cutter Elements

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APP PUB NO 20070261890A1
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11382510

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A drill bit for drilling a borehole in earthen formations. In an embodiment, the bit comprises a bit body having a bit face comprising a cone region, a shoulder region, and a gage region. In addition, the bit comprises at least one primary blade disposed on the bit face, wherein the at least one primary blade extends into the cone region. Further, the bit comprises a plurality of primary cutter elements mounted on the at least one primary blade in the cone region. Still further, the bit comprises a plurality of backup cutter elements mounted on the at least one primary blade in the cone region, wherein the at least one primary blade has a cone backup cutter density and a shoulder backup cutter density, and wherein the cone backup cutter density of the at least one primary blade is greater than the shoulder backup cutter density of the at least one primary blade.

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SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC1310 RANKIN RD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Cisneros, Dennis Kingwood, TX 12 508

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