Patent 11035177 was granted and assigned to Ulterra Drilling Technologies L.P. on June, 2021 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Embodiments of the present invention provides cutting elements for use on rotary drill bits for drilling subterranean formations. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to cutting elements having a shaped upper surface including at least one spoke for cutting and/or failing subterranean formations during drilling. The present disclosure also relates to drill bits incorporating one or more of such cutting elements.