Inserts for earth-boring bits

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6290008
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09206827

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A polycrystalline diamond enhanced insert is disclosed. The insert includes a body portion adapted for attachment to an earth-boring bit and a top portion for contacting an earthen formation. The top portion of the insert is provided with two different compositions of polycrystalline diamond. In the primary surface of the top portion, a tougher or less wear-resistant polycrystalline diamond layer is provided, whereas a more wear-resistant polycrystalline diamond layer is provided in the remaining region of the top portion. In addition to polycrystalline diamond, polycrystalline boron nitride and other superhard materials also may be used.

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  • SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Portwood, Gary R Kingwood, TX 31 1013
Siracki, Michael A The Woodlands, TX 37 1492

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