This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Smith International, Inc.. Active years: 1986.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1986
Title: Karl O. Kuhn and Metallurgically Bonded Rock-Bit Cutters.
Introduction
Karl O. Kuhn is an inventor associated with Laguna Niguel, California. His patent work addresses the attachment of durable cutter inserts to rock-bit components used in drilling.
Latest Patents
Kuhn is credited with 1 patent: “Rock Bits Having Metallurgically Bonded Cutter Inserts.” The patent describes a powder-metallurgy cladding process that bonds hard carbide inserts and polycrystalline diamond composites to the exterior core of a rock-bit cone or drag-bit body. A thin metal coating, preferably nickel, is applied to the inserts before they are mounted. The coating helps prevent carbon loss from the carbide during processing and accommodates differences in thermal expansion between the inserts and the core.
Career Highlights
Kuhn’s listed company affiliation is Smith International, Inc. His patented process focuses on improving how cutting elements are secured to rock-bit structures.
Collaborations
Kuhn’s listed coworkers include William J. Salesky and Gunes M. Ecer.
Conclusion
Karl O. Kuhn’s patent describes a metallurgical cladding approach designed to bond durable cutter inserts to rock-bit components while addressing material degradation and thermal-expansion differences.
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