Patents by Inventor Philip W. Mayes

Philip W. Mayes 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).

  • Shaped charge carrier assembly
    Patent number: 4739707
    Abstract: A shaped charge carrier assembly is provided for use in a perforating gun of the type used to perforate oil or gas wells. The assembly includes at least one shaped charge including an outer case having an outer surface and a first shoulder extending radially outward from the outer surface. The assembly also includes a carrier having an opening therethrough large enough to receive the outer surface of the case, and having a resilient tab extending into the opening for frictionally engaging at least a first portion of the outer surface of the case, and for thereby holding the shaped charge in place relative to the carrier with the shoulder of the shaped charge abutting the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignees: Jet Research Center, Inc., Halliburton Company
    Inventors: John A. Regalbuto, Philip W. Mayes, William C. Behling
  • Shaped charge carrier assembly
    Patent number: 4655138
    Abstract: A shaped charge carrier assembly is provided for use in a perforating gun of the type used to perforate oil or gas wells. The assembly includes at least one shaped charge including an outer case having an outer surface and a first shoulder extending radially outward from the outer surface. The assembly also includes a carrier having an opening therethrough large enough to receive the outer surface of the case, and having a resilient tab extending into the opening for frictionally engaging at least a first portion of the outer surface of the case, and for thereby holding the shaped charge in place relative to the carrier with the shoulder of the shaped charge abutting the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1987
    Assignees: Jet Research Center, Inc., Halliburton Company
    Inventors: John A. Regalbuto, Philip W. Mayes, William C. Behling