Propellant container for a perforating gun
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Jul 27, 2021
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Jun 27, 2019
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Mar 5, 2019
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Abstract
A propellant container for a perforating gun includes a lower cap, one or more pieces of propellant positioned within the lower cap, wherein at least one of the one or more pieces of propellant defines one or more through-holes, and an upper cap matable with the lower cap to secure the one or more pieces of propellant within the lower cap. A filler material is present within interstitial spaces between the one or more pieces of propellant.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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THE GASGUN LLC | 11999 FM 529 RD HOUSTON TX 77041 |
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- 2019 Application Filing Year
- F42D Class
- 90 Applications Filed
- 58 Patents Issued To-Date
- 64.45 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Schmidt, Adam C | Bend, US | 6 | 14 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 14 | |||
Schmidt, Jaia D | Happy Valley, US | 5 | 9 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 9 | |||
Schmidt, Richard A | West Linn, US | 36 | 1681 |
# of filed Patents : 36 Total Citations : 1681 |
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