Detonating cord clip
AssigneeOwen Oil Tools LP
InventorsDavid E. Upchurch, Paul E. Noe, Benjamin O. Potter, Matthew C. Clay, Dan W. Pratt
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Abstract
An apparatus for use with a perforating device includes a section having a window and a detonating cord disposed in a bore of the section. The apparatus may include a detonator configured to generate a high order detonation; and a clip connecting the detonator to the detonating cord. The clip may be formed as a ribbon having a base and a prong extending from opposing sides of the base. The base has an opening for receiving the detonator. The prongs have biased ends to secure the detonating cord against a face of the detonator.
Claims9
An apparatus for use with a perforating tool for perorating a wellbore, the perforating tool including a section having a window and a detonating cord disposed in a bore of the section, the apparatus comprising:
- a detonator configured to generate a high order detonation;
- a clip connecting the detonator to the detonating cord, the clip having a base and prongs extending from opposing sides of the base, the base having an opening for receiving the detonator, and the prongs having gripping ends compressively securing the detonating cord against a face of the detonator;
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- an installation tool having:
- a handle,
- a pair of pincers extending from the handle, the pincers having ends with a profile complementary to the base of the of clip, the pincers further having an expanded position wherein the base can be received between the pincer ends, and
- a plunger operatively connected to the pincer ends and expanding the pincers to an expanded position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.