Patents by Inventor Larry J. Bernard

Larry J. Bernard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Shock and vibration protection for tools containing explosive components
    Patent number: 6412415
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in a wellbore includes explosive components, a housing containing the explosive components, and at least one protection barrier mounted on the housing to reduce transmissibility of an external force load to the housing. The explosive components array include shaped charges and detonating cords for use in perforating guns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Manish Kothari, Larry J. Bernard