Patent ID: 7621348

Claim:
A drill bit having dropping tendencies, comprising: a bit body having a longitudinal axis, a bit face, and a primary cutting profile, the bit face generally comprising an active region and a passive region; a plurality of cutters disposed on the bit face to cut through earth formation as the bit is rotated about the longitudinal axis, the plurality of cutters comprising: a plurality of active cutters in the active region; a plurality of active cutters in the passive region; wherein each active cutter includes a cutting tip extending to the primary cutting profile; wherein each active cutter in the passive region is disposed at a unique radial position with respect to every other cutter on the bit face; a plurality of passive cutters in the passive region; wherein each passive cutter includes a cutting tip that is recessed from the primary cutting profile; a first plurality of backup cutters in the active region, wherein each of the first plurality of backup cutters includes a cutting tip extending to the primary cutting profile; wherein each backup cutter is disposed behind one of the active cutters in the active region; and wherein the plurality of cutters are positioned on the bit such that an imbalance force vector exists on the bit when used to drill though earth formation.