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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2011
Christopher J. Cleboski, Houston, TX (US);
Juan Miguel Bilen, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Christopher J. Cleboski, Houston, TX (US);
Juan Miguel Bilen, The Woodlands, TX (US);
BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Earth-boring tools comprise a body comprising at least one pocket extending into the body. A first discrete cutting element segment is secured within the at least one pocket. At least another discrete cutting element segment is secured within the at least one pocket. Methods of forming a cutting structure secured to an earth-boring tool comprise disposing at least one discrete cutting element or at least one cutting element segment within a pocket or recess formed in a blade extending longitudinally and radially over a face of a body. At least one discrete wearable element or at least another discrete cutting element segment is disposed within the pocket or recess. The at least one discrete cutting element or at least one discrete cutting element segment and the at least one discrete wearable element or at least another discrete cutting element segment are secured to the blade within the pocket or recess.