Aug 25, 2026
A shock tube package system and a method of deploying a shock tube package system is provided. The system includes a covering made from a flexible or elastic material, the covering defining an interior portion. A bundle of shock tubing is disposed within the interior portion, the covering applying a compression fit on the bundle of shock tubing. The bundle of shock tubing having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to couple with an initiator device, the second end being configured to couple with a detonator.
Aug 18, 2026
Detonator spool including at least one body configured to receive a cable wound around the body, the body including at least one housing configured to receive a primer, an electronic control module housing configured to receive an electronic control module, and a bore forming a hub configured to rotate the body of the spool; and detonator including such a spool.
Aug 4, 2026
The invention relates to a single-capacitor electronic detonator ( 10 ) comprising an explosive-initiating means ( 11 ), electronic control means ( 16 ) and a single energy storage capacitor ( 15 ) for supplying the electronic control means ( 16 ) and the explosive-initiating means ( 11 ) with power when firing the single-capacitor electronic detonator ( 10 ). It further comprises means ( 18 ) for clipping the voltage across the terminals of the single energy storage capacitor ( 14 ) to a value lower than a non-firing voltage value (Ua) of the explosive-initiating means ( 11 ), and voltage-regulating means ( 19 ) connected to means ( 13 ) for connecting to a power source ( 12 ), which means are suitable for limiting the output voltage to a value lower than a non-firing voltage value (Ua) of the explosive-initiating means ( 11 ). The invention also relates to the use thereof in a firing system to improve safety when using single-capacitor electronic detonators ( 10 ).
May 26, 2026
A detonator blasting system includes a blasting machine or logger, at least one electronic detonator arranged in an array with electrical connection between them. An improved communications method results in faster communications throughout the blast process.
Mar 31, 2026
A device and a method thereof for operating an electronic detonator having a response relay function are proposed. The device includes a command signal reception unit configured to receive a command signal transmitted from a blasting control system, a response signal transmission unit configured to transmit a response signal responsive to the received command signal to the blasting control system, and a response signal delivery unit configured to transmit the corresponding response signal to the blasting control system when a response signal of another electronic detonator adjacent within a preset distance is recognized.
Mar 24, 2026
A detonator for a perforating gun. The detonator is used to ignite a detonator cord in a charge tube for a perforating gun assembly, which in turn is used for perforating a wellbore. The detonator includes a cartridge. The cartridge comprises a tubular body having a first end; and a second end. Preferably, the tubular body is fabricated from a metallic material. The detonator also comprises a post proximate the first end of the tubular body. The post is configured to be in electrical communication with a first leg wire connected to an addressable switch. Alternatively, the post is in contact with the end of a detonation pin. The detonator also has a fuse head within the bore of the tubular body, and a fuse wire. The fuse head is in contact with the explosive charge material. The detonator is releasably snapped into a compartment located within the charge tube.
Mar 10, 2026
A device which is used to position a detonator assembly in a borehole. The device has a housing with an open mouth into which one end of the detonator assembly is inserted, formations on the housing which then engage with the detonator assembly, and flexible elements which extend from the housing and which are configured, in use, to engage with a wall of a borehole into which the device and the detonator assembly are inserted.
Feb 10, 2026
A detonator for an explosive material is described. The detonator includes a semiconductor bridge, coupled with the explosive material, including thermal feedback mechanism is provided via one or more thermistors. An exemplary mechanism includes a semiconductor bridge with a polysilicon resistor and a pair of thermistors. The two thermistors are disposed to be substantially close to or sandwich the polysilicon resistor. When the temperature surrounding the polysilicon resistor is getting upwards, the temperature surrounding the thermistors is equally going up. When the temperature reaches a critical point, but below the threshold of the polysilicon resistor, the resistance of the thermistors drops suddenly or drastically, causing the current driving up the temperature of the polysilicon resistor to divert through the VOX temp resistors. Subsequently the current going through the polysilicon resistor is reduced, causing the temperature to drop downwards.
Dec 30, 2025
In general, in one aspect, embodiments relate to a detonator assembly that includes a detonator housing that includes a detonating cord receptacle and a detonator receptacle, a detonator seated within the detonator receptacle, a detonating cord seated within the detonating cord receptacle side-by-side the detonator, and a grounding clip that extends lengthwise along a substantial portion of the detonator housing, where the grounding clip extends beyond an axial end of the detonator housing.
