Propellant for fracturing wells

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2005-09-08

2008-08-12

Bergin, James S (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Blasting

Contained blasting charge

C102S332000, C102S275600, C102S289000, C166S271000, C166S308100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07409911

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for fracturing wells employs a propellant charge and an ignition cord wrapped around the outer surface of the propellant charge to rapidly ignite the outer surface of the propellant charge.

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