Patents by Inventor Tom Easley

Tom Easley 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).

  • Patent number: 7316279
    Abstract: A cutting element includes a layer of integrally bonded superabrasive particles disposed over a substrate. The layer has an outer circumference comprising at least one trough having a distinct cutting point on either side of the trough. A rock drilling drag bit incorporating the cutting element and a method of cutting a material using the cutting element are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Diamond Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Wiseman, Tom Easley, Scott Arlen Ries
  • Publication number: 20060102389
    Abstract: A cutting element includes a layer of integrally bonded superabrasive particles disposed over a substrate. The layer has an outer circumference comprising at least one trough having a distinct cutting point on either side of the trough. A rock drilling drag bit incorporating the cutting element and a method of cutting a material using the cutting element are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Henry Wiseman, Tom Easley, Scott Ries