Cutter element with non-rectilinear crest

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6161634
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09146154

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A cutter element for a drill bit. The cutter element has a non-rectilinear crest. The non-rectilinear or curvilinear crest provides an advantageous distribution of the cutting forces across the body of the cutter elements and thus improves bit life. The curvilinear crest also allows the cutter element to more efficiently lift the portion of the formation that is being cut, thereby improving cutting action in certain formations. The cutter elements can have either positive or non-positive draft and can be tungsten carbide inserts.

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  • SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cawthorne, Chris E 3 Cattail Pl., The Woodlands, TX 77381 25 1164
Garcia, Gary E 18 Ripple Rush Ct., The Woodlands, TX 77381 5 271
Minikus, James C 6002 Beufort Way, Spring, TX 77389 14 547
Moran, David P 154 S. Cochrans Green Cir., The Woodlands, TX 77381 17 1005
Portwood, Gary R 3703 Fern View Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345 30 997
Steinke, Stephen C 6 Moon Beam Ct., The Woodlands, TX 77381 8 341

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