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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2021
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2019
Applicant:
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.p., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Inventors:
William Henry Dubose, Irving, TX (US);
Brady Walters, Weatherford, TX (US);
Christopher M. Casad, Benbrook, TX (US);
Josh Criswell, Carrollton, TX (US);
Assignee:
Ulterra Drilling Technologies L.P., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 10/56 (2006.01); E21B 10/567 (2006.01); E21B 10/55 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 10/5673 (2013.01); E21B 10/56 (2013.01); E21B 10/567 (2013.01); E21B 10/55 (2013.01);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provides cutting elements for use on rotary drill bits for drilling subterranean formations. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to cutting elements having a shaped upper surface including at least one spoke for cutting and/or failing subterranean formations during drilling. The present disclosure also relates to drill bits incorporating one or more of such cutting elements.