US12480387 - Methods and devices for orienting perforated guns

The patent describes a method for aligning multiple gun barrels in a specific orientation using a sub body with threaded ends, ensuring that the barrels are positioned to fire in the same direction. This alignment is achieved through the use of scallops on the barrels that correspond to the threads of the sub body, facilitating precise configuration.

Claim 1

1 . A method for orienting shots in adjacent gun barrels in the same direction, comprising: receiving a sub body having a first thread and a second thread at opposite ends thereof, wherein a plan view angle defined by a starting end of the first thread, a starting end of the second thread, and a center of the sub body is either 0° or 180°; attaching a first gun barrel to the sub body via the first thread; and attaching a second gun barrel to the sub body via the second thread; wherein the first gun barrel and the second gun barrel each include scallops located at only 0° along a length of the first gun barrel and a length of the second gun barrel. receiving a sub body having a first thread and a second thread at opposite ends thereof, wherein a plan view angle defined by a starting end of the first thread, a starting end of the second thread, and a center of the sub body is either 0° or 180°; attaching a first gun barrel to the sub body via the first thread; and attaching a second gun barrel to the sub body via the second thread; wherein the first gun barrel and the second gun barrel each include scallops located at only 0° along a length of the first gun barrel and a length of the second gun barrel.

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