Fuse

Patents tagged Fuse

Aug 18, 2026

US12709965 - Shock resistant perforating tool for multizone completions

An apparatus for perforating a wellbore includes a plurality of perforator units that includes a first perforator unit and a second perforator unit; and a signal transfer module connecting the first perforator unit to the second perforator unit. The signal transfer module includes an enclosure having a bore, an input end, and an output end, an initiator positioned adjacent to the first perforator unit and at least partially in the enclosure, an initiator, an igniter, a fuse, and an isolator. The initiator generates a shock wave when initiated. The igniter is positioned in the enclosure and generates a low order output upon receiving the shock wave generated by the initiator. The fuse is positioned in the enclosure and is initiated by the low order output of the igniter. The fuse outputs a high order output from the output end of the enclosure. The isolator secures the fuse body in the bore of the enclosure. The isolator includes a shock attenuator. Only the shock attenuator physically connects the fuse to the enclosure.

May 19, 2026

US12631431 - Fuse assembly and method for assembling the same

A fuse assembly that includes a low energy exploding foil initiator (LEEFI) located in a housing thereof. The LEEFI is supported in the housing by a sleeve made of a compliant material that protects the LEEFI by dampening shocks and vibrations applied to the housing. At least a portion of the LEEFI is press-fit into the sleeve such that an interference fit exists between an outer cylindrical wall of the LEEFI casing and in inner wall of the housing. The sleeve includes a latch assembly at one end having a plurality of tabs that are circumferentially spaced-apart from one another. Each of the plurality of tabs includes a cantilever beam having a head, the head including a bottom surface pressed against a top surface of the external annular flange of the LEEFI casing.