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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2022
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Robert W. Arfele, Conroe, TX (US);
Kelley Plunkett, Conroe, TX (US);
Chris Propes, Conroe, TX (US);
Bradley David Dunbar, Conroe, TX (US);
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A fixed cutter drill bit may include a bit body defining a bit axis and having a plurality of blades extending therefrom. A plurality of cutters are secured to the blades at different circumferential positions relative to the bit axis. Each cutter may define a cutter sweep profile as the bit body rotates about the bit axis. One or more of the cutters may form overlapping cutter sweep profiles to define a kerf therebetween. The cutters include a shaped cutter comprising a cutting face and a shaped portion on the cutting face aligned for engaging and removing the kerf.