Fixed cutter bit with backup cutter elements on secondary blades

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8100202
APP PUB NO 20090266619A1
SERIAL NO

12416202

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In an embodiment, a drill bit for drilling a borehole comprises a bit body having a bit axis and a bit face. In addition, the drill bit comprises a primary blade extending radially along the bit face. Further, the drill bit comprises a plurality of primary cutter elements mounted to the primary blade. The primary blade is free of backup cutter elements. Still further, the drill bit comprises a secondary blade extending radially along the bit face. Moreover, the drill bit comprises a plurality of primary cutter elements mounted to the secondary blade. In addition, the drill bit comprises a first plurality of backup cutter elements mounted to the secondary blade in a first backup row that trails the primary row. Further, the drill bit comprises a second plurality of backup cutter elements mounted to the secondary blade in a second backup row that trails the first backup row.

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SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC1310 RANKIN ROAD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Azar, Michael G The Woodlands, US 46 1049
Bush, Kurt T Katy, US 1 43
Durairajan, Bala Houston, US 36 963
Hoffmaster, Carl M Houston, US 19 566

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