US4079766A
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Drill bit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-24
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A drill bit having a central shank having an "S" shaped cutter integrally formed on or detachably secured to the shank. A collar is detachably secured to the shank above the cutter and is keyed to the cutter to prevent rotation of the collar. A generally flat secondary cutter is secured to the collar and has a plurality of depending cutter elements on the peripheral edge thereof as well as a plurality of radially extending chisel cutters depending therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Beecher E. Conley
- 👤 Thomas M. Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:03
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27G; B27G15/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/89; Y10T408/902; Y10T408/905; Y10T408/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A drill bit comprising an elongate shaft, a substantially "S" shaped cutting tip having downwardly disposed triangular cutting points at the extremities of said "S" shaped cutting tip, and an axially disposed cutting tip located at the middle of said "S" shaped tip having a greater downward extent than said cutting tips at the extremities, a horizontal chiselling surface connecting said three tips along said "S", a collar overlying said shaft having a slightly less extent than said "S" cutter, retarded from slippage with said shaft by an interengaging set screw and by a collar slot which overlies a top portion of said "S" shaped cutter, and a secondary cutter attached to said collar having a horizontal plate and downwardly extending substantially triangular teeth at the outer periphery of said plate, and radially outwardly extending chiselling cutters disposed on the bottom face of said horizontal plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A drill bit comprising an elongate shaft, a substantially "S" shaped cutting tip having downwardly disposed triangular cutting points at the extremities of said "S" shaped cutting tip, and an axially disposed cutting tip located at the middle of said "S" shaped tip having a greater downward extent than said cutting tips at the extremities, a horizontal chiselling surface connecting said three tips along said "S", a collar overlying said shaft having a slightly less extent than said "S" cutter, retarded from slippage with said shaft by an interengaging set screw and by a collar slot which overlies a top portion of said "S" shaped cutter, and a secondary cutter attached to said collar having a horizontal plate and downwardly extending substantially triangular teeth at the outer periphery of said plate, and radially outwardly extending chiselling cutters disposed on the bottom face of said horizontal plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The device of claim 1 in which said "S" shaped cutter is removable from said shaft, and retention means comprises a shaft having a bifurcated extremity near said "S" shaped cutter having at least one hole extending therethrough and said "S" cutter has an upper portion having at least one hole therein for registry with said shaft hole which can slide in said bifurcated extremity and be fastened thereto.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |