US4632034A
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Redundant detonation initiators for use in wells and method of use
Assignee: Halliburton Co
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Filing: 1984-03-08
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Granted: 1986-12-30
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Expires: 2004-03-08
Abstract
Abstract Methods and apparatus are provided for detonating high explosive devices downhole in a well. A high explosive device includes a detonating cord having a first end and a second end. A first device is provided for initiating a detonation of a detonating cord at its first end and a second device is provided for initiating a detonation of the detonating cord at its second end.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward A. Colle, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:15
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42D; F42D1/00; F42D1/04; E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/11; E21B43/116; E21B43/1185; E21B43/11852; E21B43/11855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of firing a perforating gun having perforating charges therein, said perforating gun having perforating charges therein and being suspended from a tubing string in a well bore extending from the surface of the earth, the method comprising the steps of: providing a weight actuated firing device on one end of the perforating gun; providing a pressure actuated firing device on the other end of the perforating gun; and dropping a weight through said tubing string to impact the weight actuated firing device to actuate the firing device to cause the actuation of the perforating charges in said perforating gun.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of firing a perforating gun having perforating charges therein, said perforating gun having perforating charges therein and being suspended from a tubing string in a well bore extending from the surface of the earth, the method comprising the steps of: providing a weight actuated firing device on one end of the perforating gun; providing a pressure actuated firing device on the other end of the perforating gun; and dropping a weight through said tubing string to impact the weight actuated firing device to actuate the firing device to cause the actuation of the perforating charges in said perforating gun.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of: supplying fluid pressure to the pressure actuated firing device to actuate the pressure actuated firing device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 2 further comprising the step of: providing a packer in said tubing string above the weight actuated firing device; and providing a perforated nipple below the packer and above the weight actuated firing device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 3 further comprising the steps of: setting the packer before actuating the pressure actuated firing device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of: providing a packer in said tubing string above the weight actuated firing device; and providing a perforated nipple below the packer and above the weight actuated firing device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 5 further comprising the step of: setting the packer before actuating the weight actuated firing device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
127 words
A well perforating device having perforating charges therein and suspended from tubing or the like in a borehole filled with fluid, said device comprising: means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges from one end to another of said well perforating device; weight actuated initiator means for initiating the detonation of the means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges at one end thereof, the weight actuated initiator means being actuated by a weight dropped through the tubing; and pressure actuated initiator means for initiating the detonation of the means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges at the other end thereof, the pressure actuated initiator means being actuated by increasing the pressure of said fluid in at least a portion of said borehole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
A well perforating device having perforating charges therein and suspended from tubing or the like in a borehole filled with fluid, said device comprising: means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges from one end to another of said well perforating device; weight actuated initiator means for initiating the detonation of the means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges at one end thereof, the weight actuated initiator means being actuated by a weight dropped through the tubing; and pressure actuated initiator means for initiating the detonation of the means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges at the other end thereof, the pressure actuated initiator means being actuated by increasing the pressure of said fluid in at least a portion of said borehole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
137 words
A well perforating device having perforating charges therein and suspended from tubing or the like in a borehole filled with fluid, said device comprising: means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges from one end to another end of said well perforating device; first pressure actuated initiator means for initiating the detonation of the means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges at one end thereof, the pressure actuated initiator means being actuated by increasing the pressure of said fluid in at least a portion of said borehole; and second pressure actuated initiator means for initiating the detonation of the means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges at another end thereof, the pressure actuated initiator means being actuated by increasing the pressure of said fluid in at least a portion of said borehole.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
137 words
A well perforating device having perforating charges therein and suspended from tubing or the like in a borehole filled with fluid, said device comprising: means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges from one end to another end of said well perforating device; first pressure actuated initiator means for initiating the detonation of the means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges at one end thereof, the pressure actuated initiator means being actuated by increasing the pressure of said fluid in at least a portion of said borehole; and second pressure actuated initiator means for initiating the detonation of the means for transmitting the detonation of the perforating charges at another end thereof, the pressure actuated initiator means being actuated by increasing the pressure of said fluid in at least a portion of said borehole.
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