US4098362A
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Rotary drill bit and method for making same
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1976-11-30
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A rotary rock drill bit comprising a plurality of cutting elements or cutters mounted in the crown of the drill bit. Each cutting element comprises a thin planar layer of polycrystalline diamond bonded in the crown of the bit at a rake angle of between -10° and -25°. In another embodiment each cutting element comprises an elongated pin mounted at one end in the drill crown and thin layer of polycrystalline diamond bonded to the free end of the pin so as to be disposed at a rake angle of between -10° and -25°.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip E. Bonnice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:04
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B10/00; E21B10/46; E21B10/56; E21B10/567; B; B22; B22F; B22F7/00; B22F7/06; E21B10/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A drill bit comprising: (a) an elongated shaft; (b) a crown fixed to one end of said shaft, said crown comprised of metal powder and a braze alloy infiltrant with a flow point of less than 700° C.; (c) a plurality of diamond compacts mounted in said crown, each compact comprising a planar layer of bonded polycrystalline diamond particles, said diamond layer oriented at a rake angle between -10° to -25°.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A drill bit comprising: (a) an elongated shaft; (b) a crown fixed to one end of said shaft, said crown comprised of metal powder and a braze alloy infiltrant with a flow point of less than 700° C.; (c) a plurality of diamond compacts mounted in said crown, each compact comprising a planar layer of bonded polycrystalline diamond particles, said diamond layer oriented at a rake angle between -10° to -25°.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bit of claim 1 wherein further comprising a layer of cemented carbide bonded to said compact.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The bit of claim 1 wherein said shaft is tubular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bit of claim 1 wherein said metal powder is comprised of carbide powder and said braze alloy is a silver solder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bit of claim 4 wherein said solder consists of about, by weight, 45% Ag, 15% Cu, 16% Zn and 24% Cd.
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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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |