Patents by Inventor Christian M. Lambert

Christian M. Lambert has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200298375
    Abstract: Drilling tools, such as drill bits, having a shank, a crown, and a plurality of abrasive cutting elements. In the case of impregnated drilling tools, the abrasive cutting elements are dispersed throughout at least a portion of the crown. In the case of surface-set drilling tools, the abrasive cutting media is secured to and projects from a cutting face of the crown. The matrix of the crown of the drilling tools includes a carbide-forming alloy that forms a direct carbide bond with at least one cutting element of the plurality of abrasive cutting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: CODY A. PEARCE, MICHAEL D. RUPP, CHRISTIAN M. LAMBERT
  • Patent number: 10702975
    Abstract: Drilling tools, such as drill bits, having a shank, a crown, and a plurality of abrasive cutting elements. In the case of impregnated drilling tools, the abrasive cutting elements are dispersed throughout at least a portion of the crown. In the case of surface-set drilling tools, the abrasive cutting media is secured to and projects from a cutting face of the crown. The matrix of the crown of the drilling tools includes a carbide-forming alloy that forms a direct carbide bond with at least one cutting element of the plurality of abrasive cutting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert
  • Patent number: 10077609
    Abstract: A drill bit for cutting a hole in a formation. The drill bit has a shank and a crown. The crown has a plurality of crown portions that are spaced about an operative circumference of the drill bit. The shank and crown cooperate to define an interior space that receives water or other drilling fluid. Each crown portion has two longitudinal edges, an outer surface, at least one inner surface and a cutting face. The crown has a base surface that is spaced from the cutting faces of the crown portions and cooperates with the inner surface of each of the two crown portions to define a slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert
  • Patent number: 9903165
    Abstract: Drilling tools having axially-tapered waterways that can increase flushing and bit life, while also decreasing clogging. According to some implementations of the present invention, the waterways can be radially tapered in addition to being axially tapered. The axially-tapered waterways can include notches extending into the cutting face of the drilling tools and/or slots enclosed within the crown of the drilling tools. Implementations of the present invention also include drilling systems including drilling tools having axially-tapered waterways, and methods of forming drilling tools having axially-tapered waterways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20170362900
    Abstract: A drill bit for cutting a hole in a formation. The drill bit has a shank and a crown. The crown has a plurality of crown portions that are spaced about an operative circumference of the drill bit. The shank and crown cooperate to define an interior space that receives water or other drilling fluid. Each crown portion has two longitudinal edges, an outer surface, at least one inner surface and a cutting face. The crown has a base surface that is spaced from the cutting faces of the crown portions and cooperates with the inner surface of each of the two crown portions to define a slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert
  • Patent number: 9637980
    Abstract: A drill bit having a shank and a crown. The crown defines a central axis and has at least one fixed segment. Each fixed segment has a cutting face and a plurality of surface features that are continuous with a distal surface of the cutting face. The plurality of surface features and a distal portion of the cutting face of each segment are integrally formed of a selected matrix material, and each surface feature consists solely of the selected matrix material. The matrix of the selected matrix material is configured to erode to expose abrasive particles within the matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Christian M. Lambert, Michael D. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20170087693
    Abstract: Fibers for diamond-impregnated cutting tools and their associated methods for manufacture and use are described. A matrix is formed that contains fibers made from carbon, glass, ceramic, polymer, and the like. The matrix is then sintered to form a cutting portion of a drill bit. The type and concentration of the fibers can be modified to control the tensile strength and the erosion rate of the matrix to optimize the cutting performance of the tools. Additionally, the fibers may be added to the cutting section to weaken the structure and allow higher modulus binders to be used for the cutting tools at a lower cost, allowing the amount of fibers to be tailored to retain the diamonds in the cutting portion for the desired amount. As the cutting portion erodes, the fibers may also increase the lubricity at the face of the cutting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: KRISTIAN S. DRIVDAHL, MICHAEL D. RUPP, CHRISTIAN M. LAMBERT, CODY A. PEARCE
  • Patent number: 9540883
    Abstract: Fibers for diamond-impregnated cutting tools and their associated methods for manufacture and use are described. A matrix is formed that contains fibers made from carbon, glass, ceramic, polymer, and the like. The matrix is then sintered to form a cutting portion of a drill bit. The type and concentration of the fibers can be modified to control the tensile strength and the erosion rate of the matrix to optimize the cutting performance of the tools. Additionally, the fibers may be added to the cutting section to weaken the structure and allow higher modulus binders to be used for the cutting tools at a lower cost, allowing the amount of fibers to be tailored to retain the diamonds in the cutting portion for the desired amount. As the cutting portion erodes, the fibers may also increase the lubricity at the face of the cutting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Kristian S. Drivdahl, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert, Cody A. Pearce
  • Publication number: 20160348443
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention include infiltrated diamond tools with increased wear resistance. In particular, one or more implementations of the present invention include a body comprising at least 10% by volume diamond particles that are infiltrated with a binder. Implementations of the present invention also include drilling systems including such infiltrated diamond tool, and methods of forming and using such infiltrated diamond tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL D. RUPP, CODY A. PEARCE, CHRISTIAN M. LAMBERT
  • Patent number: 9506298
    Abstract: A drill bit for forming a hole in a formation. The drill bit has a shank and a full face crown that cooperate to define an interior space that receives water or other drilling fluid. The full face crown defines a plurality of bores that extend from a cutting face of the full face crown to the interior space. The full face crown completely circumferentially encloses the interior space of the drill bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert
  • Patent number: 9500036
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention include drilling tools having axially-tapered waterways that can increase flushing and bit life, while also decreasing clogging. According to some implementations of the present invention, the drilling tool can have a single notch extending into the cutting face and a plurality of bores extending from the cutting face to an interior space of the drilling tool. Implementations of the present invention also include drilling systems including drilling tools having a single notch and a plurality of bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert
  • Patent number: 9446503
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention include a binder with high hardness and tensile strength that allows for the creation of drilling tools with increased wear resistance. In particular, one or more implementations include a binder having about 5 to about 50 weight % of nickel, about 35 to about 60 weight % of zinc, and about 0.5 to about 35 weight % of tin. Implementations of the present invention also include drilling tools, such as reamers and drill bits, formed from such binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Christian M. Lambert
  • Patent number: 9421671
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention include infiltrated diamond tools with increased wear resistance. In particular, one or more implementations of the present invention include a body comprising at least 10% by volume diamond particles that are infiltrated with a binder. Implementations of the present invention also include drilling systems including such infiltrated diamond tool, and methods of forming and using such infiltrated diamond tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rupp, Cody A. Pearce, Christian M. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20160201398
    Abstract: Drilling tools, such as drill bits, having a shank, a crown, and a plurality of abrasive cutting elements. In the case of impregnated drilling tools, the abrasive cutting elements are dispersed throughout at least a portion of the crown. In the case of surface-set drilling tools, the abrasive cutting media is secured to and projects from a cutting face of the crown. The matrix of the crown of the drilling tools includes a carbide-forming alloy that forms a direct carbide bond with at least one cutting element of the plurality of abrasive cutting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: CODY A. PEARCE, MICHAEL D. RUPP, CHRISTIAN M. LAMBERT
  • Publication number: 20160145946
    Abstract: A drill bit for forming a hole in a formation. The drill bit has a shank and a full face crown that cooperate to define an interior space that receives water or other drilling fluid. The full face crown defines a plurality of bores that extend from a cutting face of the full face crown to the interior space. The full face crown completely circumferentially encloses the interior space of the drill bit. A wedge shaped slot is defined therein the full face crown that extends longitudinally therein a portion of the cutting face and the circumferential outer surface of the full face crown. The slot further defines an apex that is positioned beyond the center of the cutting face of the drill bit such that the longitudinal axis of the drill bit extends through the bottom surface of the slot and into an interior void area of the slot. Further, a conduit is defined in the drill bit that is in communication with the interior space and with a portion of the defined slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: CODY A. PEARCE, MICHAEL D. RUPP, CHRISTIAN M. LAMBERT
  • Patent number: 9279292
    Abstract: A drill bit for forming a hole in a formation. The drill bit has a shank and a full face crown that cooperate to define an interior space that receives water or other drilling fluid. The full face crown defines a plurality of bores that extend from a cutting face of the full face crown to the interior space. The full face crown completely circumferentially encloses the interior space of the drill bit. A wedge shaped slot is defined therein the full face crown that extends longitudinally therein a portion of the cutting face and the circumferential outer surface of the full face crown. The slot further defines an apex that is positioned beyond the center of the cutting face of the drill bit such that the longitudinal axis of the drill bit extends through the bottom surface of the slot and into an interior void area of the slot. Further, a conduit is defined in the drill bit that is in communication with the interior space and with a portion of the defined slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Longyear TM, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert
  • Patent number: 9267332
    Abstract: Impregnated drilling tools include elongated structures that provide enhanced properties. The drilling tools contain a diamond-impregnated cutting section that contains elongated structures made from carbon, glass, ceramic, and the like. The elongated structures can comprise tubes, fibers, or rods. In one or more implementations the elongated structures are nano-sized. The elongated structures can control the tensile strength and/or the erosion rate of the drilling tools to optimize the cutting performance of the tools. Additionally, the elongated structures may also weaken the cutting section in one or more implementations; thereby, allowing higher strength binders to be used. Such higher modulus binders can cost less and allow for tailoring of the cutting section to retain the diamonds for the desired amount of time. As the cutting section erodes, the elongated structures may also increase the lubricity at the face of the cutting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: LONGYEAR TM, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Rupp, Cody A. Pearce, Christian M. Lambert, Kristian S. Drivdahl
  • Patent number: 9234399
    Abstract: Drilling tools include a bit crown and an integrated reamer. The bit crown and integrated reamer can be configured with approximately equal drilling lives. The bit crown can be impregnated with abrasive cutting media and include one or more external flutes. The integrated reamer can be positioned at the base the bit crown and include one or more channels that align with one or more of the outer flutes. The channels can taper such that they increase in width as they extend away from the bit crown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Longyear TM, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20150330154
    Abstract: A fully infiltrated rotary drill bit having a bit body that includes at least one particle-matrix composite material having a particle material composition and a binder material having a binder material composition that differs from the particle material composition. The particle material composition has a particle material melting temperature and the binder material composition has a binder melting temperature that is lower than the particle material melting temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: CODY A. PEARCE, MICHAEL D. RUPP, CHRISTIAN M. LAMBERT
  • Publication number: 20150300096
    Abstract: Drilling tools having axially-tapered waterways that can increase flushing and bit life, while also decreasing clogging. According to some implementations of the present invention, the waterways can be radially tapered in addition to being axially tapered. The axially-tapered waterways can include notches extending into the cutting face of the drilling tools and/or slots enclosed within the crown of the drilling tools. Implementations of the present invention also include drilling systems including drilling tools having axially-tapered waterways, and methods of forming drilling tools having axially-tapered waterways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Cody A. Pearce, Michael D. Rupp, Christian M. Lambert