Granted Patent
Utility
US 5,333,699 · App. 07/995,814
Drill bit having polycrystalline diamond compact cutter with spherical first end opposite cutting end
Inventors:
Gary M. Thigpen, William H. Sherwood, Jr.
Patented Case
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Granted: Aug 2, 1994
Filed: Dec 23, 1992
Inventors
Gary M. Thigpen
William H. Sherwood, Jr.
Assignee (at issue)
Baroid Technology, Inc.
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