Patent ID: 8065935
Filing Date: 2011-11-29
Classification: E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a rotary drill bit, comprising: providing a body having a centerline and including a leading end having a formation-engaging surface for contacting a formation during drilling; forming at least one cutting element pocket, wherein the forming the at least one cutting element pocket comprises: disposing a cutting element within the at least one cutting element pocket, the cutting element having a cutting face, a surface distal to the cutting face, and at least one lateral side surface therebetween; abutting the surface of the cutting element distal to the cutting face thereof against the support surface of the at least one support element; and affixing at least a portion of the at least one lateral side surface of the cutting element directly to the substantially arcuate surface of the at least one recess formed in the formation-engaging surface of the body.