Patents by Inventor Kevin Trotechaud

Kevin Trotechaud 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).

  • Perforating gun firing head with vented block for holding detonator
    Patent number: 6918334
    Abstract: A firing head for a perforating gun includes a detonating block having a first end and a second end, with the second end being structured and arranged so as to be located adjacent to a detonation material. A central passage extends through the detonating block from the first end to the second end. A detonator is located and restrained in the passage so as to be adjacent to the detonating material. At least one venting passage extends from the central passage to an exterior of the detonating block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Kevin Trotechaud
  • Perforating gun firing head with vented block for holding detonator
    Publication number: 20040231548
    Abstract: A firing head for a perforating gun includes a detonating block having a first end and a second end, with the second end being structured and arranged so as to be located adjacent to a detonation material. A central passage extends through the detonating block from the first end to the second end. A detonator is located and restrained in the passage so as to be adjacent to the detonating material. At least one venting passage extends from the central passage to an exterior of the detonating block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin Trotechaud
  • Perforating gun firing head with vented block for holding detonator
    Patent number: 6742602
    Abstract: A firing head for a perforating gun includes a detonating block having a first end and a second end, with the second end being structured and arranged so as to be located adjacent to a detonation material. A central passage extends through the detonating block from the first end to the second end. A detonator is located and restrained in the passage so as to be adjacent to the detonating material. At least one venting passage extends from the central passage to an exterior of the detonating block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Computalog Limited
    Inventor: Kevin Trotechaud
  • Perforating gun firing head with vented block for holding detonator
    Publication number: 20030041723
    Abstract: A firing head for a perforating gun includes a detonating block having a first end and a second end, with the second end being structured and arranged so as to be located adjacent to a detonation material. A central passage extends through the detonating block from the first end to the second end. A detonator is located and restrained in the passage so as to be adjacent to the detonating material. At least one venting passage extends from the central passage to an exterior of the detonating block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Kevin Trotechaud