Percussion drill bit with V-shaped splines

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APP PUB NO 20070137895A1
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11313551

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A drill bit is disclosed for use in a percussion drilling apparatus of the type for boring into the earth. Embodiments of the drill bit comprise an elongate body with a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal surface extending between the first and second ends. Embodiments further comprise a plurality of splines on the longitudinal surface of the drill bit, with at least one of the plurality of splines comprising an apex, a root, and a planar surface between the apex and root. In preferred embodiments, the planar surface is oriented at an angle between 10 and 45 degrees to a plane extending from a center of the drill bit to a midpoint of the apex.

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SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC1310 RANKIN ROAD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marshall, Alan J Lost Creek, WV 10 38
Swadi, Shantanu N Cypress, TX 22 285

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