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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2009
Chad T. Jurica, Spring, TX (US);
Scott F. Donald, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Adam R. Williams, Conroe, TX (US);
Chad T. Jurica, Spring, TX (US);
Scott F. Donald, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Adam R. Williams, Conroe, TX (US);
Baker Hughes Incorporated, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
An earth-boring tool includes a bit body having a face on which two different types of cutters are disposed, the first type being cutting elements suitable for drilling at least one subterranean formation and the second type suitable for drilling through at least one elastomeric component of a casing string, as well as a casing shoe and cement. Methods of drilling with an earth-boring tool include engaging and drilling an elastomeric component using at least one abrasive cutting structure.