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Initiator assemblies for perforating gun systems

US12378848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2023
Grant dateAug 5, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42D1/05
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A perforating gun system includes an outer housing, a charge carrier assembly slidably receivable in the outer housing, wherein the charge carrier assembly includes a charge carrier having a central axis, a first endplate coupled to a first end of the charge carrier, and a second endplate coupled to a second end of the charge carrier, and an annular initiator assembly connectable to the charge carrier assembly, wherein the initiator assembly has a central opening whereby a central axis of the initiator assembly extends centrally through the central opening and parallel with the central axis of the charge carrier, wherein the initiator assembly is configured to detonate a detonator of the perforating gun system in response to receiving a firing signal.

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