Inventor
MINIKUS JAMES C
US12 patents
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SMITH INTERNATIONAL
10 patentsUS6029759AFeb 29, 2000
Hardfacing on steel tooth cutter element
SMITH INTERNATIONAL105 citations97
US5839526ANov 24, 1998
Rolling cone steel tooth bit with enhancements in cutter shape and placement
SMITH INTERNATIONAL138 citations97
US5868213AFeb 9, 1999
Steel tooth cutter element with gage facing knee
SMITH INTERNATIONAL64 citations96
US5421424AJun 6, 1995
Bowed out chisel insert for rock bits
SMITH INTERNATIONAL56 citations96
US5172779ADec 22, 1992
Radial crest insert
SMITH INTERNATIONAL73 citations96
US5172777ADec 22, 1992
Inclined chisel inserts for rock bits
SMITH INTERNATIONAL98 citations96
US4832139AMay 23, 1989
Inclined chisel inserts for rock bits
SMITH INTERNATIONAL82 citations96
US6561293B2May 13, 2003
Cutter element with non-linear, expanded crest
SMITH INTERNATIONAL51 citations95
US6782959B2Aug 31, 2004
Cutter element with non-linear, expanded crest
SMITH INTERNATIONAL26 citations92
US7832506B2Nov 16, 2010
Cutting elements with increased toughness and thermal fatigue resistance for drilling applications
SMITH INTERNATIONAL10 citations82