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Shaped charge well perforating apparatus
Assignee: Halliburton Co
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Filing: 1977-01-10
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1997-01-10
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for perforating a well comprised of a closed retrievable carrier formed in an elliptic cylindrical shape and having shaped charge perforating means disposed therein. Upon actuation of the shaped charge perforating means the ellipticity of the carrier is reduced.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack E. Dines
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:20
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/11; E21B43/116; E21B43/117
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A shaped charge well perforating carrier which comprises a closed tubular housing adapted to be lowered and raised through tubing in a well bore having at least a portion thereof formed in the shape of an elliptic cylinder so that when shaped charge perforating means disposed therein are detonated, the ellipticity of said elliptic cylindrical portion is reduced.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A shaped charge well perforating carrier which comprises a closed tubular housing adapted to be lowered and raised through tubing in a well bore having at least a portion thereof formed in the shape of an elliptic cylinder so that when shaped charge perforating means disposed therein are detonated, the ellipticity of said elliptic cylindrical portion is reduced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein said housing is further characterized to include at least one recess disposed in the inner wall surface of said elliptic cylindrical portion thereof positioned to intersect the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The carrier of claim 1 which is further characterized to include shaped charge perforating means disposed within said elliptic cylindrical portion of said housing, the perforating axis of said shaped charge means being positioned coincidentally with the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein the end portions of said housing are of circular cylindrical shape and the portion thereof between said end portions is elliptic cylindrical in shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The carrier of claim 4 wherein said elliptic cylindrical portion of said housing includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced recesses disposed in the inner wall surface thereof, each of said recesses being positioned to intersect the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein the end portions of said housing are of circular cylindrical shape and alternating portions thereof between said end portions are elliptic cylindrical and circular cylindrical in shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The carrier of claim 6 wherein each of said elliptic cylindrical portions of said housing includes a recess disposed in the inner wall surface thereof positioned to intersect the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
Apparatus for perforating a well which comprises: a closed tubular carrier adapted to be lowered and raised in a well bore, at least a portion of said carrier being of an elliptic cylindrical shape; shaped charge perforating means disposed within said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier, the perforating axis of said shaped charge means being positioned coincidentally with the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section so that upon detonation of said shaped charge means and penetration of said wall by the jet formed thereby, the ellipticity of said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier is reduced.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
111 words
Apparatus for perforating a well which comprises: a closed tubular carrier adapted to be lowered and raised in a well bore, at least a portion of said carrier being of an elliptic cylindrical shape; shaped charge perforating means disposed within said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier, the perforating axis of said shaped charge means being positioned coincidentally with the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section so that upon detonation of said shaped charge means and penetration of said wall by the jet formed thereby, the ellipticity of said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier is reduced.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said carrier is further characterized to include at least one recess disposed in the inner wall surface of said elliptic cylindrical portion thereof positioned to intersect the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the end portions of said carrier are of circular cylindrical shape and the portion thereof between said end portions is elliptic cylindrical in shape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced recesses disposed in the inner wall surface thereof, each of said recesses being positioned to intersect the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the end portions of said carrier are of circular cylindrical shape and alternating portions thereof between said end portions are elliptic cylindrical and circular cylindrical in shape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein each of said elliptic cylindrical portions of said carrier includes a recess disposed in the inner wall surface thereof positioned to intersect the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for perforating a well which comprises: a closed tubular carrier adapted to be lowered and raised through tubing disposed in a well bore, the end portions of said carrier being of circular cylindrical shape and at least one portion thereof between said end portions being elliptic cylindrical in shape; a plurality of shaped charges disposed within said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier, the perforating axes of said shaped charges being positioned coincidentally with the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section so that upon detonation of said shaped charges and penetration of said wall by the jets formed thereby, the ellipticity of said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier is reduced.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for perforating a well which comprises: a closed tubular carrier adapted to be lowered and raised through tubing disposed in a well bore, the end portions of said carrier being of circular cylindrical shape and at least one portion thereof between said end portions being elliptic cylindrical in shape; a plurality of shaped charges disposed within said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier, the perforating axes of said shaped charges being positioned coincidentally with the long axis of the ellipse defined by the wall of said elliptic cylindrical portion when viewed in transverse cross section so that upon detonation of said shaped charges and penetration of said wall by the jets formed thereby, the ellipticity of said elliptic cylindrical portion of said carrier is reduced.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said carrier is further characterized to include a plurality of recesses disposed in the inner wall surface of said elliptic cylindrical portion thereof, each of said recesses being positioned to intersect the perforating axis of one of said shaped charges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |