DynaEnergetics Europe v. PerfX Wireless - Complaint

Case 6:21-cv-00371 Document 1 Filed 04/16/21 Page 1 of 27
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
WACO DIVISION
DYNAENERGETICS EUROPE GMBH, and )

DYNAENERGETICS US, INC., )
) Civil Action No: 6:21-cv-00371
Plaintiffs, )
)
v. )
) COMPLAINT
PERFX WIRELINE SERVICES, LLC ) AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
)
Defendant. )
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Plaintiffs DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH and DynaEnergetics US, Inc. (collectively,
“DynaEnergetics”) file this Complaint for patent infringement against PerfX Wireline Services,
LLC (“Defendant” or “PerfX”), and, in support thereof, allege as follows:
THE PARTIES
1. Plaintiff DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH (“DynaEnergetics Europe”) is a
corporation organized under the laws of Germany, with its headquarters at Kaiserstrasse 3,
53840 Troisdorf, Germany.
2. Plaintiff DynaEnergetics US, Inc. (“DynaEnergetics US”) is a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Colorado, with its headquarters at 2050 W. Sam
Houston Pkwy S., Suite 1750, Houston, TX 77042-3659. DynaEnergetics US has a regular and
established place of business within this District at 3580 HCR 1145 Loop North, Blum, TX
76627.
3. Upon information and belief, Defendant PerfX Wireline Services, LLC is a
limited liability company with its principal place of business at 1525 N. Raleigh Street, Suite
500, Denver, Colorado. Defendant PerfX Wireline Services, LLC may be served with process
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by serving its registered agent at Incorp Services, Inc., 815 Brazos Street, Ste. 500, Austin, Texas
78701, or as otherwise authorized under applicable law.
4. Upon information and belief, Defendant has regular and established places of
business throughout Texas and in this District, including at 1607 S. County Road 1105, Midland,
TX 79706. Defendant lists its Midland, TX location on its website under “West Texas
Locations.”
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
5. This is an action for patent infringement under the Patent Laws of the United
States, 35 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., including 35 U.S.C. § 271.
6. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and
1338(a) because this action arises under the Patent Laws of the United States, including 35
U.S.C. § 1 et seq.
7. This court has personal jurisdiction over Defendant, and venue is proper in this
District, because Defendant has regular and established places of business within this District
and because Defendant actively and regularly conducts business within the State of Texas and
within this District. Further, upon information and belief, infringement is occurring within the
State of Texas and this District through Defendant’s manufacture and distribution of the “PerfX
XConnect” (hereinafter referred to as “XConnect”) prewired perforating gun system at its Texas
manufacturing and distribution facilities, and within the State of Texas and this District through
Defendant’s sales of or offers to sell the XConnect.
8. Further, Defendant has admitted that as of February 7, 2020 it had “doub[led] its
presence in the Midland Basin” in the Western District of Texas in the preceding two years.
Exhibit A. Defendant regularly targets Midland and/or the Permian Basin in its XConnect
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advertising materials. For example, see e.g.:
 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/perfxwireline_oilandgas-oilandgasindustry-oil
andgaslife-activity-6658387986423570432-JLpl (last visited Apr. 2, 2021)
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 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/perfxwireline_choose-xconnect-choose-perfx-
activity-6732716979179913216-MZTV/ (last visited Apr. 2, 2021)
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 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/perfxwireline_perfx-thewirelineperforatingexpert
s-xconnect-activity-6742810770737889280-E2Wj/ (last visited Apr. 2, 2021).
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 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2884410775180964 (last visited Apr. 2,
2021).
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 The following posts can be found on Defendant’s Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/perfxwirelineservices/?ref=page_internal.
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9. Venue as to Defendant is thus proper in this judicial district under 28 U.S.C.
§§ 1391(b) and (c) and 1400(b).
FACTS
10. DynaEnergetics is a leader in the field of well completion, perforating, well
abandonment, and seismic technologies. DynaEnergetics has a long history of technological
innovation, including innovation in the manufacture of detonators, detonating cords, and
perforating hardware.
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11. In connection with its research and development efforts, DynaEnergetics has
developed groundbreaking inventions for a wireless detonator assembly, a pre-wired perforating
gun assembly, and methods of assembling the pre-wired perforating gun assembly. These
inventions are currently protected by multiple United States patents, including U.S. Patent No.
10,844,697 (the “’697 Patent”) and U.S. Design Patent No. D904,475 (the “’475 Patent”)
(collectively, the “Patents-in-Suit”).
12. DynaEnergetics owns all right, title, and interest in and to the Patents-in-Suit.
13. DynaEnergetics makes, distributes, offers to sell, and sells perforating gun
systems that practice the Patents-in-Suit. DynaEnergetics Europe exclusively licenses
DynaEnergetics US to make, distribute, offer to sell, and sell perforating gun systems that
practice the Patents-in-Suit in the United States. DynaEnergetics has marked the covered
products in accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 287.
14. Defendant is a competitor of DynaEnergetics, including in the field of perforating
systems. Defendant has, upon information and belief, either alone or in concert, manufactured,
distributed, sold, or offered to sell the XConnect in the United States, including within the State
of Texas and within this District.
15. Because Defendant is using infringing technology to compete directly with
DynaEnergetics, it is causing irreparable harm to DynaEnergetics, thereby forcing
DynaEnergetics to bring this lawsuit to protect its intellectual property.
Defendant’s Infringement of the ’697 Patent
16. The ’697 Patent, entitled “PERFORATION GUN COMPONENTS AND
SYSTEM,” was duly and legally issued on November 24, 2020 to DynaEnergetics Europe
GmbH. A true and accurate copy of the ’697 Patent is attached hereto and incorporated herein
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by reference as Exhibit B.
17. Defendant describes and provides photos of the XConnect on its website at
https://www.perfxwireline.com/xconnect. A copy of the Defendant’s website advertising the
XConnect and the corresponding photos (as accessed on January 30, 2021) is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit C.
18. The XConnect infringes one or more claims of the ’697 Patent, including at least
each and every element of Claim 1 either literally or equivalently, as set forth below.
19. Claim 1 of the ’697 Patent recites:
1. An electrical connection assembly for establishing an electrical connection in a
tool string, the electrical connection assembly comprising:
a tandem seal adapter having a first end, a second end and a bore that
extends from the first end to the second end and entirely through the tandem seal
adapter;
a perforation gun system comprising a first outer gun carrier, a shaped
charge, and a first detonator, wherein the shaped charge and the first detonator are
positioned within the first outer gun carrier, wherein the first outer gun carrier is
connected to the first end of the tandem seal adapter; and
a pressure bulkhead having an outer surface, a first end and a second end,
the outer surface of the pressure bulkhead is sealing received in the bore of the
tandem seal adapter, the pressure bulkhead also having a pin connector assembly
extending through the pressure bulkhead from a first pin connector end to a
second pin connector end, and configured to relay an electrical signal from the
first end of the pressure bulkhead to the second end of the pressure bulkhead,
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wherein the first pin connector end extends beyond the first end of the pressure
bulkhead and the second pin connector end extends beyond the second end of the
pressure bulkhead, wherein
the first detonator is in electrical communication with the pin connector
assembly, wherein the tandem seal adapter and the pressure bulkhead are
configured to provide a seal between the detonator and an environment on the
second end of the tandem seal adapter.
20. The XConnect either literally or equivalently contains an electrical connection
assembly for establishing an electrical connection in a tool string. This is evidenced by the
description of the XConnect in Exhibit C stating that the XConnect is a “[p]ortless [g]un
[s]ystem” and “[e]liminates wiring onsite.” An example of this is also shown in the below photo
of the XConnect.
21. The electrical connection assembly in the XConnect either literally or
equivalently comprises a tandem seal adapter having a first end, a second end and a bore that
extends from the first end to the second end and entirely through the tandem seal adapter. An
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example of this is shown in the below annotated photos of the XConnect.
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equivalently comprises a perforation gun system comprising a first outer gun carrier, a shaped
charge, and a first detonator, wherein the shaped charge and the first detonator are positioned
within the first outer gun carrier, wherein the first outer gun carrier is connected to the first end
of the tandem seal adapter. An example of this is shown in the below annotated photos of the
XConnect.
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equivalently comprises a pressure bulkhead having an outer surface, a first end and a second end,
the outer surface of the pressure bulkhead is sealingly received in the bore of the tandem seal
adapter, the pressure bulkhead also having a pin connector assembly extending through the
pressure bulkhead from a first pin connector end to a second pin connector end, and configured
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to relay an electrical signal from the first end of the pressure bulkhead to the second end of the
pressure bulkhead, wherein the first pin connector end extends beyond the first end of the
pressure bulkhead and the second pin connector end extends beyond the second end of the
pressure bulkhead. This is evidenced by the description of the XConnect in Exhibit C stating
that the XConnect is a “[p]ortless” sub with a bore for receiving a bulkhead with pin connections
making “Plug and Play” connections and thereby “[e]liminat[ing] wiring onsite.” An example of
this is also shown in the below annotated photos of the XConnect.
equivalently comprises the first detonator being in electrical communication with the pin
connector assembly, wherein the tandem seal adapter and the pressure bulkhead are configured
to provide a seal between the detonator and an environment on the second end of the tandem seal
adapter. An example of this is shown in the below annotated photos of the XConnect.
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Defendant’s Infringement of the ’475 Patent
25. The ’475 Patent, entitled “TANDEM SUB,” was duly and legally issued on
December 8, 2020 to DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH. A true and correct copy of the ’475 Patent
is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit D.
26. Below are exemplary figures of the ’475 Patent:
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27. Defendant describes and provides photos of the XConnect on its website at
https://www.perfxwireline.com/xconnect. A copy of the Defendant’s website advertising the
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XConnect and the corresponding photos (as accessed on January 30, 2021) is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit C.
28. Defendant has purposefully advertised, marketed, promoted, offered for sale, sold,
distributed, manufactured, and/or imported, and continues to advertise, market, promote, offer
for sale, sell, distribute, manufacture, and/or import, products that violate DynaEnergetics rights,
including DynaEnergetics’ design patent rights. Defendant’s infringing products are confusingly
similar imitations of DynaEnergetics’ products.
29. Defendant’s infringing products include at least its XConnect prewired
perforating gun system. Shown below are exemplary figures of Defendant’s infringing
XConnect prewired perforating gun system:
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Defendant’s Notice of the Patents-in-Suit
30. On September 11, 2020, counsel for DynaEnergetics Europe Lisa Moyles sent
Defendant a letter, attached hereto as Exhibit E, stating that DynaEnergetics Europe had become
aware of Defendant’s XConnect prewired perforating gun system and stating its belief that the
XConnect infringed one or more claims of U.S. Patent Application No. 16/585,790 (the “ʼ790
Application”) which later issued as the ʼ697 Patent. In her letter, Ms. Moyles requested that
Defendant cease importing, making, using, marketing, promoting, selling, or offering for sale the
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XConnect gun systems in the United States and stating DynaEnergetics Europe’s intention to
pursue all available legal remedies should Defendant continue its infringing activity.
31. Counsel for Defendant Peter Brewer sent a responsive letter, attached hereto as
Exhibit F, on November 18, 2020 requesting that Ms. Moyles send a claim chart so that
Defendant could evaluate its claim for patent infringement.
32. On November 25, 2020, Ms. Moyles sent an email to Peter Brewer notifying
Defendant of the issuance of the ʼ697 Patent and attaching a claim chart comparing Defendant’s
XConnect gun system to Claim 1 of the ʼ697 Patent. Exhibit G. Instead of responding to the
allegations in the claim chart, Defendant engaged in forum-shopping and filed an anticipatory
declaratory judgment action in the District of Colorado.1
33. The claims in the published ʼ790 Application are identical to the claims that
actually issued in the ʼ697 Patent. Thus, Defendant has known of the invention described and
claimed in the ʼ697 Patent and been on notice of DynaEnergetics’ claims against it since at least
as early as September 11, 2020.
34. Defendant has known of the ’475 Patent and its own infringing activities since at
least as early as the filing of this complaint.
COUNT I – INFRINGEMENT OF THE ’697 PATENT
35. DynaEnergetics repeats and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
the foregoing paragraphs, as if stated fully herein.
36. DynaEnergetics Europe is the owner of the ’697 Patent, with all substantive rights
in and to that patent, including the sole and exclusive right to prosecute this action and enforce
the ’697 Patent against infringers, and to collect damages for all relevant times.
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PerfX Wireline Services, LLC v. DynaEnergetics US, Inc., No. 1:20-cv-03665 (D. Colo.).
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37. Defendant has, either alone or in concert, directly infringed and continues to
infringe the ’697 Patent, either literally or through the doctrine of equivalents, by making, using,
importing, supplying, distributing, selling and/or offering for sale the XConnect gun system
within the United States, in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a).
38. Upon information and belief, Defendant has made and continues to make
unlawful gains and profits from its infringement of the ’697 Patent.
39. At least as early as the filing of this complaint, Defendant has been on notice of
and has had knowledge of, the ’697 Patent and of DynaEnergetics’ allegations of infringement.
Defendant’s infringement of the ’697 Patent has been willful and deliberate at least since this
date.
40. DynaEnergetics has been damaged and irreparably harmed by Defendant’s
infringement of the ’697 Patent for which DynaEnergetics is entitled to relief under 35 U.S.C.
§ 284. DynaEnergetics will continue to suffer damages and irreparable harm unless Defendant
are enjoined preliminarily and permanently by this Court from continuing its infringement.
COUNT II – INFRINGEMENT OF THE ’475 PATENT
41. DynaEnergetics repeats and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
the foregoing paragraphs, as if stated fully herein.
42. DynaEnergetics Europe is the owner of the ’475 Patent, with all substantive rights
in and to that patent, including the sole and exclusive right to prosecute this action and enforce
the ’475 Patent against infringers, and to collect damages for all relevant times.
43. Defendant has directly infringed and continues to infringe the claim of the ’475
Patent by making, using, offering for sale, or selling certain perforating guns, including the
XConnect prewired perforating gun system, which embodies each element of the claim of the
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’475 Patent, without the authorization, consent, or permission of DynaEnergetics.
44. Defendant’s XConnect prewired perforating gun system infringes the ’475 Patent
because the overall appearance of the design of Defendant’s XConnect prewired perforating gun
system and the ’475 Patent are substantially the same, and an ordinary observer would perceive
the overall appearance of the design of Defendant’s XConnect prewired perforating gun system
and the ’475 Patent to be substantially the same.
45. DynaEnergetics has been, is being, and will continue to be injured and has
suffered, is suffering, and will continue to suffer injury and damages for which it is entitled for
relief under at least 35 U.S.C. §§ 281, 284, 285, and 289.
46. Defendant’s past and continuing infringement of the ’475 Patent has irreparably
harmed DynaEnergetics, and Defendant’s infringement will continue unless enjoined by this
Court pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.
47. Upon information and belief, such infringement has been, and will continue to be,
deliberate, intentional, and willful, making this an exceptional case and entitling DynaEnergetics
to increased damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §§ 284 and 285.
ATTORNEYS’ FEES
48. Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 285, DynaEnergetics is entitled to and hereby demands its
reasonable attorneys’ fees in this case.
JURY DEMAND
49. Pursuant to Rule 38 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, DynaEnergetics
respectfully requests a trial by jury of any issues so triable.
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PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, DynaEnergetics respectfully asks that the Court issue citation for
Defendant to appear and answer and seeks the following additional relief:
A. that Defendant be declared to have directly infringed one or more of the claims of
the Patents-in-Suit under 35 U.S.C. § 271;
B. that the Court issue a preliminary and permanent injunction pursuant to 35 U.S.C.
§ 283 against the continuing infringement of the claims of the Patents-in-Suit by Defendant, its
officers, agents, employees, attorneys, representatives, and all others acting in concert therewith;
C. that the Court order an accounting for all monies received by or on behalf of
Defendant and all damages sustained by DynaEnergetics as a result of Defendant’s
aforementioned infringements, that such monies and damages be awarded to DynaEnergetics,
and that interest and costs be assessed against Defendant pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §§ 284 and 289;
D. that the Court declare that Defendant’s infringement was and is willful from the
time it became aware of the infringing nature of their product and award treble damages for the
period of such willful infringement of the Patents-in-Suit, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284;
E. that the Court declare this an exceptional case and order that Defendant pay to
DynaEnergetics its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 285; and
F. that the Court award such further and other relief to DynaEnergetics as the Court
deems just, together with its costs and disbursements in this action.
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Dated: April 16, 2021 Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ Eric H. Findlay

Eric H. Findlay
Texas Bar No. 00789886
Roger Brian Craft
Texas Bar No. 04972020
FINDLAY CRAFT P.C.
102 N. College Avenue, Suite 900
Tyler, TX 75702
Telephone: (903) 534-1100
Facsimile: (903) 534-1137
Email: efindlay@findlaycraft.com
Email: bcraft@findlaycraft.com
Barry J. Herman (pro hac vice to be filed)

Maryland Federal Bar No. 26061
Stephanie M. Nguyen (pro hac vice to be filed)
DC Bar No. 1046300
Julie C. Giardina (pro hac vice to be filed)
Maryland Federal Bar No. 21085
WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP
100 Light St, 26th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Telephone: (410) 545-5830
Email: Barry.Herman@wbd-us.com
Telephone: (410) 545-5873
Email: Stephanie.Nguyen@wbd-us.com
Telephone: (410) 545-5802
Email: Julie.Giardina@wbd-us.com
Preston H. Heard (pro hac vice to be filed)

Georgia Bar No. 476319
WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP
271 17th Street, NW, Suite 2400
Atlanta, GA 30363
Telephone: (404) 888-7366
Email: Preston.Heard@wbd-us.com
Lisa J. Moyles (pro hac vice to be filed)

Connecticut State Bar No. 425652
Jason M. Rockman (pro hac vice to be filed)
New York Bar No. 4450953
MOYLES IP, LLC
One Enterprise Drive, Suite 428
26
Shelton, CT 06484
Telephone: (203) 428-4420
Email: lmoyles@moylesip.com
Email: jrockman@moylesip.com
Attorneys for Plaintiffs DynaEnergetics Europe

GmbH and DynaEnergetics US, Inc.
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EXHIBIT B
USO10844697B2
( 12) United States Patent ( 10) Patent No .: US 10,844,697 B2

Preiss et al . (45 ) Date of Patent : Nov. 24 , 2020
( 54 ) PERFORATION GUN COMPONENTS AND ( 52 ) U.S. CI.
SYSTEM CPC E21B 43/1185 (2013.01 ) ; E21B 43/119
( 2013.01 ) ; E21B 43/11855 ( 2013.01 ) ;
( 71 ) Applicant: DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH , (Continued )
Troisdorf (DE ) ( 58 ) Field of Classification Search
CPC E21B 43/1185 ; F42C 19/06 ; F41D 1/043
( 72 ) Inventors : Frank Haron Preiss , Bonn (DE ) ; Liam See application file for complete search history.
McNelis , Bonn (DE ) ; Eric Mulhern ,
Edmonton (CA) ; Thilo Scharf , (56 ) References Cited
Letterkenny (IE ) ; David C. Parks , U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
Calgary ( CA )
( 73 ) Assignee : DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH , 2,216,359 A 10/1940 Spencer
2,358,466 A 9/1944 Miller
Troisdorf (DE ) (Continued )
( * ) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
patent is extended or adjusted under 35
U.S.C. 154 ( b ) by 0 days. CA 2821506 A1 1/2015
CN 85107897 A 9/1986
( 21 ) Appl . No .: 16 /585,790 ( Continued )
(22) Filed : Sep. 27, 2019 OTHER PUBLICATIONS
( 65 ) Prior Publication Data Dynaenergetics, Selection Perforating Switch , Product Information
US 2020/0032626 A1 Jan. 30 , 2020 Sheet , May 27 , 2011 , 1 pg .
(Continued )
Related U.S. Application Data Primary Examiner Joshua T Semick
( 60 ) Continuation of application No. 16/ 359,540 , filed on (74 ) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Moyles IP , LLC
Mar. 20 , 2019 , now Pat. No. 10,472,938 , which is a
( Continued ) ( 57 ) ABSTRACT
Components for a perforation gun system are provided
( 30 ) Foreign Application Priority Data including combinations of components including a self
2821506
centralizing charge holder system and a bottom connector
Jul . 18 , 2013 ( CA) that can double as a spacer. Any number of spacers can be
(51 ) Int. Ci. used with any number of holders for any desired specific
E21B 43/1185 ( 2006.01 )
metric or imperial shot density, phase and length gun sys
tem .
F42D 1/02 ( 2006.01 )
( Continued ) 21 Claims , 18 Drawing Sheets
16 18 12 48 1244122 114 112 14 106 46
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US 10,844,697 B2
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PERFORATION GUN COMPONENTS AND According to an embodiment, there is provided a perfo
SYSTEM ration gun system having an outer gun carrier and compris
ing :
CROSS - REFERENCE TO RELATED a top connector;
APPLICATIONS 5 at least one stackable charge holder for centralizing a
single shaped charge within the gun carrier;
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent applica a detonation cord connected to the top connector and to
tion Ser. No. 16/ 359,540 filed Mar. 20 , 2019 , which is a each stackable charge holder;
continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 920,812 at least one bottom connector for terminating the detona
filed Mar. 14 , 2018 , which is a continuation of U.S. patent 10 tion cord in the gun system ; and
application Ser. No. 15 / 617,344 filed Jun . 8 , 2017 , which is a detonator energetically coupled to the detonation cord ,
a divisional patent application of U.S. patent application Ser. wherein each of the top connector, at least one stackable
charge holder and at least one bottom connector comprise a
No. 15 / 287,309 filed Oct. 6 , 2016 , which is a divisional rotation coupling for providing a selectable clocking rotation
patent application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 between each of the top connector, at least one stackable
14 / 904,788 filed Jan. 13 , 2016 , which claims priority to PCT
Application No. PCT/CA2014 /050673 filed Jul . 16 , 2014 , charge holder and at least one bottom connector.
In some embodiments, the bottom connector may double
which claims priority to Canadian Patent Application No. as a spacer for spacing a plurality of stackable charge
2,821,506 filed Jul. 18 , 2013 , each of which is incorporated holders, and may either act as a metric dimensioned spacer
herein by reference in its entirety . 20 or as an imperial dimensioned spacer forany specific metric
or imperial shot density, phase and length gun system .
FIELD According to another aspect , there is also provided a
perforation gun system kit having component parts capable
A perforation gun system is generally described . More of being assembled within an outer gun carrier, the kit
particularly, various perforation gun components that can be 25 comprising a combination of:
modularly assembled into a perforation gun system , the a top connector;
assembled perforated gun system itself, a perforation gun at least one stackable charge holder for centralizing a
system kit , and a method for assembling a perforation gun single shaped charge within the gun carrier;
system are generally described. a detonation cord connectable to the top connector and to
30 each stackable charge holder;
BACKGROUND at least one bottom connector adapted for terminating the
detonation cord in the gun system ; and
Perforation gun systems are used in well bore perforating wherein a detonator energetically couplable to the detonation cord
in the oil and natural gas industries to tie a bore hole with a each of the top connector, at least one stackable
storage horizon within which a storage reservoir of oil or 35 charge
couplingholder
havinganda plurality
at least oneof rotational
bottom connector comprise
degrees of freedoma
natural gas is located . for providing a selectable rotation between each of the top
A typical perforation gun system consists of an outer gun connector, at least one stackable charge holder and at least
carrier, arranged in the interior of which there are perfora one bottom connector.
tors - usually hollow or projectile charges - that shoot radially 40 According to another aspect , there is also provided a
outwards through the gun carrier after detonation . Penetra method for assembling a perforation gun system , comprising
tion holes remain in the gun carrier after the shot. the steps of:
In order to initiate the perforators, there is a detonating providing a perforation gun system kit having component
cord leading through the gun carrier that is coupled to a parts capable of being assembled within an outer gun carrier,
detonator. 45 the kit comprising a combination of:
Different perforating scenarios often require different a top connector;
phasing and density of charges or gun lengths. Moreover, it at least one stackable charge holder for centralizing a
is sometimes desirable that the perforators shooting radially single shaped charge within the gun carrier;
outwards from the gun carrier be oriented in different a detonation cord connectable to the top connector and to
directions along the length of the barrel. Therefore, phasing 50 each stackable charge holder ;
may be required between different guns along the length . at least one bottom connector adapted for terminating the
Onsite assembly of perforation gun systems may also be detonation cord in the gun system and adapted for
problematic under certain conditions as there are certain doubling as a spacer for spacing a plurality of stackable
safety hazards inherent to the assembly of perforation guns charge holders; and
due to the explosive nature of certain of its sub -components, 55 a detonator energetically couplable to the detonation cord,
including the detonator and the detonating cord . wherein each of the top connector, at least one stackable
There is thus a need for a perforation gun system , which charge holder and at least one bottom connector comprise a
by virtue of its design and components would be able to coupling having a plurality of rotational degrees of freedom
address at least one of the above -mentioned needs , or for providing a selectable rotation between each of the top
overcome or at least minimize at least one of the above- 60 connector, at least one stackable charge holder and at least
mentioned drawbacks. one bottom connector ;
assembling a plurality of the stackable charge holders in a
SUMMARY predetermined phase to form a first gun assembly ;
running the detonation cord into a bottommost bottom
According to an embodiment, an object is to provide a 65 connector;
perforation gun system that addresses at least one of the assembling the bottommost bottom connector onto the
above -mentioned needs . assembled plurality of stackable charge holders ;
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running a through wire between the bottommost bottom FIG . 5 is a rear perspective view of the bottom connector
connector and the top connector, so that the wire goes from shown in FIG . 4 ;
the top connector to the bottom connector; FIG . 6 is a front view of a stackable charge holder in
clicking the detonation cord into recesses formed in captur accordance with an embodiment;
ing projections, the captured projections being provided in 5 FIG . 7 is a front perspective view of the stackable charge
each of the charge holders ; holder shown in FIG . 6 ;
running the detonation cord into the top connector; FIG . 8 is a rear perspective view of the stackable charge
cutting the detonator cord ; and holder shown in FIG . 6 ;
installing charges into each of the charge holders . FIG . 9 is a bottom view of the stackable charge holder
A number of optional steps that are detailed below may be 10 shown in FIG . 6 ;
added to the above - described steps of the method .
According to another aspect , there is also provided a top in FIG . 106 ; is a top view of the stackable charge holder shown
FIG .
connector for a perforation gun system comprising: FIG . 11 is a bottom view of a half -portion of a top
a coupler for providing energetic coupling between a
detonator and a detonating cord ; 15 connector in accordance with an embodiment;
at least one directional locking fin for locking the top FIG . 12 is a side view of the half -portion of the top
connector within a gun carrier ; connector shown in FIG . 11 ;
a rotation coupling for providing a selectable clocking FIG . 13 is a top perspective view of the half -portion of the
rotation between the top connector, and a charge holder top connector shown in FIG . 11 ;
wherein the top connector is configured to receive electrical 20 FIG . 14 is a bottom perspective view of the half -portion
connections therethrough . of the top connector shown in FIG . 11 ;
According to another aspect , there is also provided a FIG . 15 is a perspective view of a top connector in
stackable charge holder for a perforation gun system having accordance with an embodiment;
an outer gun carrier, the charge holder comprising: FIG . 16 is a front end view of the top connector shown in
a charge receiving structure for receiving a single shaped 25 FIG . 15 ;
charge; FIG . 17 is a rear end view of the top connector shown in
a plurality of projections for centralizing the shaped FIG . 15 ;
charge within the gun carrier ; and FIG . 18 is a rear perspective view of the top connector
at least one rotation coupling for providing a selectable shown in FIG . 15 ;
clocking rotation between the charge holder and an 30 FIG . 19 is an enlarged detailed side cut view of a portion
adjacent component in the perforation gun system ; of the perforation gun system including a bulkhead and
wherein a pair of the plurality of projections is configured stackable charge holders shown in FIG . 1 ;
for capturing a detonation cord traversing the charge holder. FIG . 20 is a perspective view of a bottom sub of a gun
According to another aspect , there is also provided a system in accordance with an embodiment;
bottom connector for a perforation gun system comprising: 35 FIG . 21 is a side view of a gun carrier of a gun system in
a terminating structure arranged for terminating a deto accordance with an embodiment;
nation cord in the gun system ; FIG . 22 is a side cut view of the gun carrier shown in FIG .
a plurality of wings or fins for axially locking the bottom 21 ;
connector to a snap ring fixed in the carrier. FIG . 23 is a side view of a top sub of a gun system in
a rotation coupling for providing a selectable clocking 40 accordance with an embodiment;
rotation between the bottom connector and a charge FIG . 24 is a side cut view of the top sub shown in FIG .
holder; 23 ;
wherein the rotation coupling is arranged such that bottom FIG . 25 is a side view of a tandem seal adapter of a gun
connector doubles as a spacer for spacing a plurality of system in accordance with an embodiment;
stackable charge holders. 45 FIG . 26 is a perspective view of the tandem seal adapter
shown in FIG . 25 ;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG . 27 is a perspective view of a detonator in accordance
with an embodiment;
These and other objects and advantages will become FIG . 28 is a detailed perspective view of the detonator
apparent upon reading the detailed description and upon 50 shown in FIG . 27 ;
referring to specific embodiments thereof that are illustrated FIG . 29 is another detailed perspective view of the
in the appended drawings. Understanding that these draw detonator shown in FIG . 27 ;
ings depict only typical embodiments and are not therefore FIG . 30 is another detailed perspective view of the
to be considered to be limiting of its scope , exemplary detonator shown in FIG . 27 ;
embodiments will be described and explained with addi- 55 FIG . 31 is another detailed perspective view of the
tional specificity and detail through the use of the accom detonator shown in FIG . 27 , with a crimp sleeve ;
panying drawings in which : FIG . 32 is a detailed side view of a tandem seal adapter
FIG . 1 is a side cut view of a perforation gun system and detonator in accordance with another embodiment;
according to an embodiment; FIG . 33 is a side cut view of a portion of a perforation gun
FIG . 2 is a side view of a top connector, bottom connector 60 dance
systemwith
illustrating the configuration of the top sub in accor
and stackable charge holders of a perforation gun system in another embodiment;
accordance with another embodiment; FIG . 34 is a side cut view of a portion of a perforation gun
FIG . 3 is a side view of a top connector, bottom connector system illustrating the configuration of the bottom sub in
and stackable charge holders of a perforation gun system in accordance with another embodiment; and
accordance with another embodiment; 65 FIGS . 35A and 35B are electrical schematic views of a
FIG . 4 is a front perspective view of a bottom connector detonator and of wiring within a perforated gun system in
in accordance with an embodiment; accordance with another embodiment.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION be stacked and configured into 0 , 30 , 60 , up to 360 degrees
or any other combination of these phases for any specified
In the following description and accompanying FIGS . , the length. Another basic component is a bottom connector that
same numerical references refer to similar elements through terminates the detonation cord in the gun . The bottom
out the FIGS . and text . Furthermore, for the sake of sim- 5 connector may carry as well an electrical connection there
plicity and clarity, namely so as not to unduly burden the through. The bottom connector may also double as an
FIGS . with several reference numbers , only certain FIGS . imperial measurement stackable spacer to provide any gun
have been provided with reference numbers , and compo shot density up to , for example, 6 shots per foot. Alternately,
nents and features of the embodiments illustrated in other another bottom connector may be provided or configured to
FIGS . can be easily inferred therefrom . The embodiments, 10 double as a metric measurement stackable spacer to provide
geometrical configurations, and / or dimensions shown in the any gun shot density up to , for example, 20 shots per meter.
FIGS . are for exemplification purposes only. Various fea Another basic component includes a push - in detonator that
tures, aspects and advantages of the embodiments will does not use wires to make necessary connections. The
become more apparent from the following detailed descrip push - in detonator may uses spring - loaded connectors, thus
tion . 15 replacing any required wires and crimping.
Moreover, although some of the embodiments were pri Therefore, within the self - centralizing charge holder sys
marily designed for well bore perforating, for example, they tem , any number of spacers can be used with any number of
may also be used in other perforating scenarios or in other holders for any specific metric or imperial shot density,
fields, as apparent to a person skilled in the art. For this phase and length gun system .
reason , expressions such as “ gun system ” , etc. , as used 20 In an embodiment, only two pipe wrenches are required
herein should not be taken as to be limiting , and includes all for assembly on site of the gun system , as no other tools are
other kinds of materials, objects and / or purposes with which required.
the various embodiments could be used and may be useful. In an embodiment, the top connector 14 provides ener
Each example or embodiment are provided by way of getic coupling between the detonator and detonating cord .
explanation , and is not meant as a limitation and does not 25 In an embodiment, each of the top connector 14 , stackable
constitute a definition of all possible embodiments. charge holder 16 and bottom connector 22 are configured to
In addition , although some of the embodiments are illus receive electrical connections therethrough.
trated in the accompanying drawings comprise various com In an embodiment, all connections are made by connec
ponents and although the embodiment of the adjustment tors , such as spring - loaded connectors, instead of wires , with
system as shown consists of certain geometrical configura- 30 the exception of the through wire that goes from the top
tions as explained and illustrated herein , not all of these connector 14 to the bottom connector 22 , whose ends are
components and geometries are essential and thus should not connectors .
be taken in their restrictive sense , i.e. should not be taken as In an embodiment, components of the assembly may
to limit the scope . It is to be understood, as also apparent to include molded parts, which may also be manufactured to
a person skilled in the art, that other suitable components 35 house the wiring integrally, through , for instance , overmold
and cooperations thereinbetween, as well as other suitable ing , to encase the wiring and all connectors within an
geometrical configurations may be used for the adjustment injection molded part. For example, the charge holder 16
systems , and corresponding parts, according to various could be overmolded to include the through wire .
embodiments, as briefly explained and as can easily be In an embodiment, and as shown in FIGS . 4 and 5 , each
inferred herefrom by a person skilled in the art, without 40 bottom connector 22 includes a cylindrical body 220 com
departing from the scope . prising a first base 222 and a second base 224. The pins 50
Referring to FIGS . 1 to 3 , an object is to provide a outwardly extend from the first base 222 , and the sockets 52
perforation gun system 10 having an outer gun carrier 12 . at least partially extend into the second base 224. As
The gun system 10 includes a top connector 14. At least one illustrated in FIGS . 4 and 5 , each socket 52 is spaced apart
stackable charge holder 16 is provided for centralizing a 45 from an adjacent socket and each pin 50 is spaced apart from
single shaped charge 18 within the gun carrier 12. A an adjacent pin . The cylindrical body 220 may include a
detonation cord 20 is connected to the top connector 14 and plurality of alternating V - shaped channels 221 and v - shaped
to each stackable charge holder 16 . walls 223. The V - shaped channels partially extend from the
The gun system 10 includes at least one bottom connector first base 222 towards the second base 224 , and the v - shaped
22 for terminating the detonation cord 20 in the gun system . 50 walls 223 extend from the second base 224 to the first base
As better shown in FIG . 2 , it is also possible that the bottom 222. At least one of the pins 50 of the rotation coupling 30
connector 22 double as or serve the function of a spacer 24 extend from one of the V -shaped walls 223. According to an
for spacing a plurality of stackable charge holders 16 . aspect , when the bottom connector includes the first rotation
In an embodiment, the gun system also includes a deto coupling 30a and the second rotation coupling 30b , the
nator 26 energetically coupled to the detonation cord 20 . 55 cylindrical body 220 extends therebetween . The bottom
As better shown in FIGS . 4 to 18 , each of the top connector 22 includes a plurality of fins /wings 32 radially
connector 14 , stackable charge holder 16 and bottom con extending from the body 220. The wings 32 are configured
nector 22 includes a rotation coupling 30 for providing a for axially locking each bottom connector against a snap
selectable clocking rotation between each of the above ring 54 , or an equivalent retainment mechanism to keep the
mentioned components. As seen , for instance , in FIGS . 4-5 60 charge holder 16 from sliding out of the bottom of carrier 12
and 7-9 , the rotation coupling 30 includes a first rotation as it is handled, ( shown on FIG . 1 ) . According to an aspect ,
coupling 30a and a second rotation coupling 30b. and as illustrated in FIG . 19 , the bottom connector 22 may
Hence, a user can build multiple configurations of gun be recessed into a recess 49 formed in the tandem seal
systems using various combinations of basic components. A adapter 48. The bottom connector 22 from a first gun
first of these basic components includes a top connector. 65 assembly can accommodate or house an electrical connec
Another basic component is a single charge holder that tion through a bulkhead assembly 58 to the top connector 14
centralizes a single shaped charge. The holder is adapted to of a second or subsequent gun assembly, as seen for instance
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in FIG . 19. The top and bottom connector, as well as the fer to the charges of the next gun assembly for as many gun
spacer, in an embodiment, are made of 15 % glass fiber assembly units as required, each gun assembly unit having
reinforced , injection molding PA6 grade material, commer all the components of a gun assembly.
cially available from BASF under its ULTRAMID® brand, In an embodiment, the tandem seal adapter 48 is a
and can provide a positive snap connection for any configu- 5 two -part tandem seal adapter ( not shown) that fully contains
ration or reconfiguration. As better shown in FIG . 5 , a the bulkhead assembly 58 ( comprised of multiple small parts
terminating means structure 34 is provided to facilitate as shown, for instance, in FIG . 19 ) and that is reversible such
terminating of the detonation cord . The structure 34 may be that it has no direction of installation .
formed in the first base 222. The snap ring 54 is preinstalled In an embodiment and as better shown in FIGS . 27-31 and
on the bottom of the carrier 12. The assembly can thus 10 35A , the detonator assembly 26 includes a detonator head
shoulder up to the snap ring 54 via the bottom connector fins 100 , a detonator body 102 and a plurality of detonator wires
32 . 104 , including a through wire 106 , a signal-in wire 108 and
In an embodiment and as shown in FIGS . 6 to 10 , each a ground wire 110. The through wire 106 traverses from the
stackable charge holder 16 includes a charge receiving top to the bottom of the perforating gun system 10 , making
structure for receiving a single shaped charge, and a plurality 15 a connection at each charge holder 16. The detonator head
of projections 40 extending from the charge receiving struc 100 further includes a through wire connector element 112
ture. The projections 40 may rest against an inner surface 13 connected to the through wire 106 ( not shown ), a ground
or diameter of the gun carrier 12 ( as shown in FIG . 1 ) and contact element 114 for connecting the ground wire 110 to
thereby centralizing the shaped charge therewithin . The the tandem seal adapter (also not shown) , through ground
charge receiving structure may include a pair of arms 44 , and 20 springs 116 , and a bulkhead connector element 118 for
each projection 40 may extend from at least one of the arms connecting the signal- in wire 108 to the bulkhead assembly
44. A pair 42 of the plurality of projections 40 may also be 58 ( also not shown) . Different insulating elements 120A ,
configured for capturing the detonation cord ( not shown ) 120B are also provided in the detonator head 100 for the
traversing each stackable charge holder 16. The pair 42 of purpose of insulating the detonator head 100 and detonator
the plurality of projections are also used for centralizing the 25 wires 104 from surrounding components. As better shown in
shaped charge within an inner surface of the gun carrier. FIG . 31 , a crimp sleeve 122 can be provided to cover the
According to an aspect , the stackable charge holder 15 detonator head 100 and body 102 , thus resulting in a more
includes a first base 222 and a second base 224 spaced apart robust assembly. The above configuration allows the deto
from the first base 222. The arms 44 extend between the first nator to be installed with minimal tooling and wire connec
and second bases 222 , 224. According to an aspect , the pins 30 tions .
50 outwardly extend from the first base 222 , and the sockets In an embodiment as shown in FIGS . 32 , 33 and 35B
52 at least partially extend into the second base 224. Each illustrate a connection of the above - described detonator
pin is spaced apart from an adjacent pin , and each socket 52 assembly 26 to the tandem seal adapter 48 and a pressure
is spaced apart from an adjacent socket. bulkhead 124. The bulkhead 124 includes spring connector
In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS . 11 to 18 , the top 35 end interfaces comprising contact pins 126A , 126B , linked
connector 14 includes a first end 242 , a second end 244 , and to coil springs 128A , 128B . This dual spring pin connector
a coupler 246 formed at the first end 242. The top connector assembly including the bulkhead 124 and coil springs 128A ,
14 may be configured for providing energetic coupling 128B is positioned within the tandem seal adapter 48
between the detonator 26 and a detonation cord. According extending from a conductor slug 130 to the bulkhead con
to an aspect and as illustrated in FIGS . 11 and 14 , an 40 nector element. The dual spring pin connector assembly is
elongated opening 247 extends from the second end 244 , connected to the through wire 106 of the detonator assembly
adjacent the coupler 246 , towards the first end 242. The 26 .
elongated opening 247 is flanked by side walls 248 that In an embodiment and as better shown in FIGS . 11 to 18 ,
provide the energetic coupling between the detonator 26 and the top connector 14 may have a split design to simplify
the detonation cord 20. A rotation coupling 30 is formed at 45 manufacturing and aid in assembly. By “ split design ” what
the second end 244. The rotation coupling includes at least is meant is that the top connector 14 can be formed of two
one of a plurality of pins 50 and a plurality of sockets 52 . halves a top half 15A and a bottom half 15B . A plurality
According to an aspect , the top connector 14 includes at of securing mechanisms 241 may be provided to couple the
least one directional locking fin 46. Although the use of top half 15A to the bottom half 15B . As better shown in FIG .
directional locking fins is described , other methods of direc- 50 15 or 18 , the top connector 14 may also include a blind hole
tional locking may be used, in order to eliminate a top snap 45 to contain or house the detonation cord , thus eliminating
ring that would otherwise be used to lock the assembly. As the need for crimping the detonation cord during assembly.
better shown in FIG . 19 , the locking fins 46 are engageable In an embodiment and as shown for example in FIGS . 4
with corresponding complementarily - shaped structures 47 to 18 , the rotation coupling 30 may either include a plurality
housed within the carrier 12 , upon a rotation of the top 55 of pins 50 (FIG . 5 ) symmetrically arranged about a central
connector 14 , to lock the position of the top connector along axis of the rotation coupling 30 , or a plurality of sockets 52
the length of the carrier 12 . ( FIG . 4 ) symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the
In an embodiment, as better shown in FIG . 19 , the bottom rotation coupling 30 and configured to engage the plurality
connector 22 on one end and the top connector 14 on the of pins 50 of an adjacent rotation coupling 30. The pins each
other end abuts /connects to the bulkhead assembly 58. The 60 include a first end 51a , and a second end 51b opposite the
tandem seal adapter 48 is configured to seal the inner first end 51a . According to an aspect , the second end 516 is
components within the carrier 12 from the outside environ wider than the first end 51a .
ment, using sealing means 60 ( shown herein as o - rings ). In another embodiment, the rotation coupling 30 may
Thus, the tandem seal adapter 48 seals the gun assemblies either include a polygon - shaped protrusion, or a polygon
from each other along with the bulkhead 58 , and transmits 65 shaped recess configured to engage the polygon - shaped
a ground wire to the carrier 12. Hence, the top connector 14 protrusion of an adjacent rotation coupling . The polygon can
and bulkhead 58 accommodate electrical and ballistic trans be 12 - sided for example for 30 degree increments .
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In another embodiment, the top and bottom subs work together to engage all pin connections therebetween ; and
with off the shelf running/ setting tools as would be under carrying out a continuity test to ensure complete connectiv
stood by one of ordinary skill in the art. ity of the detonating chord .
In one embodiment and as shown in FIG . 33 , the top sub In an embodiment, on location , to complete the assembly,
72 facilitates use of an off the shelf quick change assembly 5 the method further comprises the steps of
140 to enable electrical signals from the surface , as well as threading on the previously assembled components a bottom
to adapt perforating gun system to mechanically run with sub ( element 70 on FIGS . 1 and 20 ) ;
conventional downhole equipment. The quick change installing and connecting the detonator;
assembly 140 may include a threaded adapter 143 to set an pushing in a tandem seal adapter with o -rings onto the first
offset distance between an electrical connector 142 and the 10 gun assembly;
contact pin 126B extending from the bulkhead assembly 58 . pushing in a bulkhead ( element 58 in FIG . 19 ) onto the
In one embodiment and as shown in FIG . 34 , the bottom tandem seal adapter, if the bulkhead and the tandem seal
sub 70 may be configured as a sealing plug shoot adapter adapter are not pre -assembled ;
( SPSA) to be used specifically with this embodiment. The threading a subsequent gun assembly onto the first gun
SPSA may receive an off the shelf quick change assembly 15 assembly or threading a top sub ( element 72 in FIGS . 1 , 23
140 (not shown) and insulator 150 that communicates with and 24 ) onto a topmost assembled gun assembly, for con
a firing head threaded below it (not shown) . A setting tool nection to a quick change assembly .
( not shown) may run on the bottom side of the perforating Of course , the scope of the perforation gun system ,
gun . various perforation gun components, the perforation gun
In an embodiment, final assembly of the tool string 20 system kit , and the method for assembling a perforation gun
requires only two pipe wrenches . No tools are required to system should not be limited by the various embodiments set
install the detonator or any electrical connections. forth herein , but should be given the broadest interpretation
An object is to also provide a perforation gun system kit consistent with the description as a whole . The components
having the basic component parts described above and and methods described and illustrated are not limited to the
capable of being assembled within an outer gun carrier. 25 specific embodiments described herein , but rather, features
In an embodiment, a method for assembling a perforation illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be
gun system is provided, to which a certain number of used on or in conjunction with other embodiments to yield
optional steps may be provided . The steps for assembling the yet a further embodiment. Further, steps described in the
gun system for transport include the steps of: method may be utilized independently and separately from
providing a perforation gun system kit having component 30 other steps described herein . Numerous modifications and
parts capable of being assembled within an outer gun carrier variations could be made to the above - described embodi
( element 12 in FIGS . 1 , 21 and 22 ) , the kit comprising a ments without departing from the scope of the FIGS . and
combination of: claims , as apparent to a person skilled in the art .
a top connector; In this specification and the claims that follow , reference
at least one stackable charge holder for centralizing a 35 will be made to a number of terms that have the following
single shaped charge within the gun carrier; meanings. The singular forms “ a , " " an ” and “ the ” include
a detonation cord connectable to the top connector and to plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise .
each stackable charge holder ; Further, reference to “ top," " bottom , " " front, " " rear, ” and
at least one bottom connector adapted for terminating the the like are made merely to differentiate parts and are not
detonation cord in the gun system and adapted for 40 necessarily determinative of direction . Similarly, terms such
doubling as a spacer for spacing a plurality of stackable as “ first,” “ second, ” etc. are used to identify one element
charge holders; and from another, and unless otherwise specified are not meant
a detonator energetically couplable to the detonation cord , to refer to a particular order or number of elements.
wherein each of the top connector, at least one stackable As used herein , the terms “may ” and “ may be ” indicate a
charge holder and at least one bottom connector comprise a 45 possibility of an occurrence within a set of circumstances; a
coupling having a plurality of rotational degrees of freedom possession of a specified property, characteristic or function ;
for providing a selectable rotation between each of the top and / or qualify another verb by expressing one or more of an
connector, at least one stackable charge holder and at least ability, capability, or possibility associated with the qualified
one bottom connector; verb . Accordingly, usage of “ may ” and “ may be” indicates
assembling a plurality of the stackable charge holders in a 50 that a modified term is apparently appropriate, capable, or
predetermined phase to form a first gun assembly ; suitable for an indicated capacity, function , or usage , while
running the detonation cord into a bottommost bottom taking into account that in some circumstances the modified
connector; term may sometimes not be appropriate , capable, or suitable .
assembling the bottommost bottom connector onto the For example, in some circumstances an event or capacity
assembled plurality of stackable charge holders ; 55 can be expected, while in other circumstances the event or
running a through wire between the bottommost bottom capacity cannot occur this distinction is captured by the
connector and the top connector, so that the through wire terms “ may ” and “ may be .”
goes from the top connector to the bottom connector; As used in the claims , the word “ comprises ” and its
clicking the detonation cord into recesses formed in captur grammatical variants logically also subtend and include
ing projections, the capturing projections being provided in 60 phrases of varying and differing extent such as for example,
each of the charge holders ; but not limited thereto, “ consisting essentially of ” and
running the detonation cord into the top connector; “ consisting of”
cutting the detonator cord , if the detonator cord is not precut Advances in science and technology may make equiva
a predetermined length ; and lents and substitutions possible that are not now contem
installing charges into each of the charge holders. 65 plated by reason of the imprecision of language; these
In an embodiment, the method further includes, prior to variations should be covered by the appended claims . This
transport, the steps of: pushing assembled components written description uses examples to disclose the perforation
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gun system , various perforation gun components , the per a first contact pin having a first radius and a first pin head
foration gun system kit , and the method for assembling a portion , wherein the first pin head portion has a radius
perforation gun system , including the best mode , and also to that is greater than the first radius; and
enable any person of ordinary skill in the art to practice a second contact pin having a second radius and a second
same, including making and using any devices or systems 5 pin head portion, wherein the second pin head portion
and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable has a radius that is greater than the second radius ,
scope of the perforation gun system , various perforation gun wherein
components, the perforation gun system kit , and the method the first pin head portion and the second pin head portion
for assembling a perforation gun system is defined by the are each positioned within the pressure bulkhead, and
claims , and may include other examples that occur to those 10 a biasing member is positioned within the pressure bulk
of ordinary skill in the art. Such other examples are intended head and configured for exerting a force on the first pin
to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural head portion or the second pin head portion .
elements that do not differ from the literal language of the 7. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1 , wherein
claims , or if they include equivalent structural elements with the pin connector assembly further comprises:
insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the 15 a first contact pin ;
claims . a second contact pin ;
What is claimed is : an inner body positioned between the first contact pin on
1. An electrical connection assembly for establishing an one end and the second contact pin on an opposite end;
electrical connection in a tool string, the electrical connec and
tion assembly comprising: 20 a first biasing member and a second biasing member
a tandem seal adapter having a first end , a second end and positioned within the pressure bulkhead between the
a bore that extends from the first end to the second end first contact pin on the one end and the second contact
and entirely through the tandem seal adapter; pin on the opposite end, each of the first biasing
a perforation gun system comprising a first outer gun member and the second biasing member exerting a
carrier, a shaped charge, and a first detonator, wherein 25 force on the inner body.
the shaped charge and the first detonator are positioned 8. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1 , further
within the first outer gun carrier, wherein the first outer comprising a spring - loaded electrical connection positioned
gun carrier is connected to the first end of the tandem adjacent to the tandem seal adapter.
seal adapter; and 9. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1 , further
a pressure bulkhead having an outer surface , a first end 30 comprising a second outer gun carrier connected to the
and a second end, the outer surface of the pressure second end of the tandem seal adapter and a bulkhead
bulkhead is sealingly received in the bore of the tandem connector element positioned within the second outer gun
seal adapter, the pressure bulkhead also having a pin arrier, wherein the second pin connector end is in wireless
connector assembly extending through the pressure electrical contact with the bulkhead connector element.
bulkhead from a first pin connector end to a second pin 35 10. The electrical connection assembly of claim 9 ,
connector end , and configured to relay an electrical wherein the bulkhead connector element is in electrical
signal from the first end of the pressure bulkhead to the communication with a second detonator positioned within
second end of the pressure bulkhead, wherein the first the second outer gun carrier.
pin connector end extends beyond the first end of the 11. The electrical connection assembly of claim 10 ,
pressure bulkhead and the second pin connector end 40 wherein the first detonator includes a through wire connector
extends beyond the second end of the pressure bulk element and a ground connector element.
head, wherein 12. The electrical connection assembly of claim 10 ,
the first detonator is in electrical communication with the wherein the bulkhead connector element is a portion of a
pin connector assembly , wherein the tandem seal detonator head portion of the second detonator.
adapter and the pressure bulkhead are configured to 45 13. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1 ,
provide a seal between the detonator and an environ wherein the pressure bulkhead extends at least from the first
ment on the second end of the tandem seal adapter. end to the second end of the tandem seal adapter.
2. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1 , wherein 14. An electrical connection assembly for establishing an
it is not possible to interrupt the electrical signal from the electrical connection with a detonator in a downhole tool ,
first pin connector end to the second pin connector end . 50 the electrical connection assembly comprising :
3. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1 , wherein a tandem seal adapter having a first end , a second end and
the pin connector assembly further comprises: a bore that extends through the tandem seal adapter
a spring loaded contact pin . from the first end to the second end ;
4. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1 , wherein a pressure bulkhead having a body extending between a
the pin connector assembly further comprises: 55 first end and a second end , the body of the pressure
a first spring loaded contact pin , wherein a portion of the bulkhead is sealingly received in the bore of the tandem
first spring loaded contact pin extends from a body of seal adapter, the pressure bulkhead also including a pin
the pressure bulkhead adjacent the first end of the connector assembly configured to relay an electrical
tandem seal adapter. signal between the first end of the pressure bulkhead
5. The electrical connection assembly of claim 4 , wherein 60 and the second end of the pressure bulkhead ; and
the pin connector assembly further comprises: a set of inner components within the downhole tool that
a second spring loaded contact pin , wherein a portion of includes the detonator, the detonator being electrically
the second spring loaded contact pin extends from a connected to the pin connector assembly adjacent the
body of the pressure bulkhead adjacent the second end inner end of the pressure bulkhead , wherein the tandem
of the tandem seal adapter. 65 seal adapter and the pressure bulkhead are configured
6. The electrical connection assembly of claim 1 , wherein to seal the inner components from an environment
the pin connector assembly comprises: adjacent the second end of the tandem seal adapter,
US 10,844,697 B2
13 14
wherein the pin connector assembly includes a spring loaded each of the inner contact pin and the spring loaded contact
contact pin, a portion of the spring loaded contact pin pin having a pin head portion positioned within the
extends from the bulkhead body. pressure bulkhead, each pin head portion having a
15. The electrical connection assembly of claim 14 , radius greater than the first radius and the second
wherein it is not possible to interrupt the electrical signal 5 radius; and
between the first end and the second end of the pressure a biasing member positioned within the pressure bulkhead
bulkhead . and abutting the pin head portion of the inner contact
pin .
16. The electrical connection assembly of claim 14 , 20. The electrical connection assembly of claim 19 ,
wherein the detonator comprises: 10 wherein the biasing member exerts a force on the pin head
a detonator head that includes a signal - in connector portion of the inner contact pin .
element configured to be contacted by an inner contact 21. The electrical connection assembly of claim 14 ,
pin of the pin connector assembly . wherein the pin connector assembly further comprises:
17. The electrical connection assembly of claim 16 , an inner contact pin opposite the spring loaded contact
further wherein the detonator head includes a through wire 15 pin ;
connector element and a ground connector element. an inner body positioned between the inner contact pin on
18. The electrical connection assembly of claim 16 , one end and the spring loaded contact pin on an
wherein the detonator further includes a detonator body opposite end ; and
extending from the detonator head and further wherein the a first biasing member and a second biasing member
detonator is not physically joined to the electrical connection 20 positioned within the pressure bulkhead between the
assembly inner contact pin on the one end and the spring loaded
19. The electrical connection assembly of claim 14 , contact pin on the opposite end, each of the first biasing
wherein the pin connector assembly further comprises: member and the second biasing member exerting a
an inner contact pin having a first radius, wherein force on the inner body.
the spring loaded contact pin has a second radius , and
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EXHIBIT D
USOOD904475S
( 12) Preiss
United et al .
States Design Patent ((4510)) Date
PatentofNoPatent
.: : US D904,475 S
Dec. 8 , 2020
( 54 ) TANDEM SUB Primary Examiner — Patricia A Palasik
( 71 ) Applicant: DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH , (74 ) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Moyles IP, LLC
Troisdorf (DE )
( 57 ) CLAIM
( 72 ) Inventors : Frank Haron Preiss , Bonn (DE ) ; Liam
McNelis , Bonn (DE ) ; Eric Mulhern , We claim the ornamental design of a tandem sub , as shown
Edmonton ( CA ); Thilo Scharf , and described .
Letterkenny (IE ) ; David C. Parks ,
Calgary ( CA)
DESCRIPTION
( 73 ) Assignee : DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH ,
Troisdorf (DE ) FIG . 1 is a front perspective view of a tandem sub showing
our new design ;
( ** ) Term : 15 Years
FIG . 2 is a rear perspective view of the tandem sub of FIG .
( 21 ) Appl . No .: 29 /733,080 1;
FIG . 3 is a top plan view of the tandem sub of FIG . 1 ;
( 22 ) Filed : Apr. 29 , 2020 FIG . 4 is a bottom plan view of the tandem sub of FIG . 1 ;
( 51 ) LOC ( 12) Cl . 15-09 FIG . 5 is a left - side elevated view of the tandem sub of FIG .
( 52 ) U.S. Cl . 1;
USPC D15 /139 FIG . 6 is a right-side elevated view of the tandem sub of
( 58 ) Field of Classification Search FIG . 1 ;
USPC D8 /354 , 358 , 382 ; D12 / 197 ; D15 /21 , FIG . 7 is a front elevated view of the tandem sub of FIG . 1 ;
D15 / 126 , 138 , 139 ; D22 / 100 , 112 FIG . 8 is a rear elevated view of the tandem sub of FIG . 1 ;
( Continued ) FIG . 9 is a front perspective view of a tandem sub of FIG .
1 , showing an alternative disclaimed environment;
( 56 ) References Cited FIG . 10 is a top plan view of the tandem sub of FIG . 1 ,
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
showing the alternative disclaimed environment;
FIG . 11 is a bottom plan view of the tandem sub of FIG . 1 ,
2,216,359 A 10/1940 Spencer showing the alternative disclaimed environment;
2,358,466 A 9/1944 Miller FIG . 12 is a left - side elevated view of the tandem sub of FIG .
( Continued ) 1 , showing the alternative disclaimed environment;
FIG . 13 is a right -side elevated view of the tandem sub of
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS FIG . 1 , showing the alternative disclaimed environment;
FIG . 14 is a front elevated view of the tandem sub of FIG .
CA 2821506 A1 1/2015 1 , showing the alternative disclaimed environment; and ,
CA 2824838 A1 2/2015 FIG . 15 is a rear elevated view of the tandem sub of FIG . 1 ,
( Continued ) showing alternative disclaimed embodiment.
The broken lines consisting of dashes show an environment
OTHER PUBLICATIONS that forms no part of the claimed design. The broken lines
Dynaenergetics, Selection Perforating Switch , Product Information
consisting of a double - dot /dash pattern show a boundary of
the claimed design.
Sheet , May 27 , 2011 , 1 pg .
(Continued ) 1 Claim , 13 Drawing Sheets
1
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EXHIBIT E
September 11, 2020
VIA FEDEX AND EMAIL (Info@PerfXWireline.com)
Attn: Charlie Thomas

PerfX Wireline Services, LLC
President
1525 Raleigh St. #500
Denver, CO 8040
Re: DynaStage Patent Notice
Dear Mr. Thomas:
This firm represents DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH (“DynaEnergetics”) in intellectual property

matters. As you know, DynaEnergetics is a leader in the field of well completion, perforating,
well abandonment, and seismic technologies. DynaEnergetics has a long history of
technological innovation, including innovation in the manufacture of detonators, detonating
cords, and perforating hardware. In connection with its research and development efforts,
DynaEnergetics has developed groundbreaking inventions related to wireless detonator
assemblies, bulkhead assemblies, perforating gun assemblies, and methods of assembling same,
and specifically in development and introduction to the market of its game changing
DynaStage® perforating system. These inventions are currently protected by multiple United
States patents, including U.S. Patent Nos. 9,494,021, 9,581,422, 9,605,937, 9,702,680,
9,784,549, 10,429,161, 10,365,078, and 10,472,938.
In addition, DynaEnergetics is the owner of pending U.S. Patent Application 16/585,790 (“the
‘790 application”), which was published as U.S. Pre-Grant Publication No. 2020/0032626 and
claims priority to Canadian Patent Application No. 2,81,506 filed July 18, 2013 (attached herein
as Exhibit A). The ‘790 application has been allowed (Notice of Allowance issued as Exhibit B),
Lisa J. Moyles, Esq.

Moyles IP, LLC
Licensed in CT, NC, GA and USPTO
One Enterprise Drive, Suite 428
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 428-4420 Ext. 501
lmoyles@moylesip.com
DynaStage Patent Notice Letter

September 11, 2020
Page 2 of 4
the issue fee has been paid (see Exhibit C), and the corresponding patent is expected to issue
imminently. Claim 1 of the ‘790 application reads as follows:
1. An electrical connection assembly for establishing an electrical connection in a

tool string, the electrical connection assembly comprising:
a tandem seal adapter having a first end, a second end and a bore that
extends from the first end to the second end and entirely through the tandem seal
adapter;
a perforation gun system comprising a first outer gun carrier, a shaped

charge, and a first detonator, wherein the shaped charge and the first detonator are
positioned within the first outer gun carrier, wherein the first outer gun carrier is
connected to the first end of the tandem seal adapter; and
a pressure bulkhead having an outer surface, a first end and a second end,
the outer surface of the pressure bulkhead is sealing received in the bore of the
tandem seal adapter, the pressure bulkhead also having a pin connector assembly
extending through the pressure bulkhead from a first pin connector end to a
second pin connector end, and configured to relay an electrical signal from the
first end of the pressure bulkhead to the second end of the pressure bulkhead,
wherein the first pin connector end extends beyond the first end of the pressure
bulkhead and the second pin connector end extends beyond the second end of the
pressure bulkhead, wherein
the first detonator is in electrical communication with the pin connector

assembly, wherein the tandem seal adapter and the pressure bulkhead are
configured to provide a seal between the detonator and an environment on the
second end of the tandem seal adapter.
Additionally, DynaEnergetics is actively prosecuting numerous additional pending patent

applications, both in the United States and internationally.
It has come to our attention that your company is making, using, importing, and/or selling
perforating guns and equipment in the United States which are encompassed by one or more of
the patents and patent applications discussed above. For example, as pictured below, your
company advertises the Xconnect on your company’s website at
https://www.perfxwireline.com/xconnect.

September 11, 2020
Page 3 of 4
We ask that you confirm in writing by September 25, 2020 that your company will cease
importing, making, using, marketing, promoting, selling, or offering for sale the accused
products in the United States in any and all manner.
Notwithstanding other opportunities for notice due to publication of patent applications,

publication of issued patents, marking of protected articles, and/or other opportunities, this letter
serves as notice of the existence of DynaEnergetics’ patent rights for the purposes of determining
enhanced treble damages, punitive damages, and/or attorney’s fees.
DynaEnergetics fully intends to protect its patented technology by all available legal remedies
should your company continue to fail to respect DynaEnergetics’ intellectual property rights.
If you are represented by counsel, please forward this letter to her or him.

September 11, 2020
Page 4 of 4
Please understand that this is a confidential communication pursuant to Rule 408(a) and is made
as an attempt to resolve a potential dispute and is made without prejudice to the rights and
remedies of DynaEnergetics, all of which are hereby expressly reserved.
Sincerely yours,
Moyles IP, LLC

Member
cc: Michelle Shepston, Chief Legal Officer DMC Global
Attachments:
Exhibit A – U.S. Pre-Grant Publication No. 2020/0032626

Exhibit B – Notice of Allowance for the ‘790 application
Exhibit C – Screenshot of USPTO PAIR website confirming payment of issue fee for the ‘790
application
EXHIBIT F
Settlement Communication
Rule 408 Fed. R. Civ. Evid.
November 18, 2020

Moyles IP, LLC
One Enterprise Drive
Suite 428
Shelton, Connecticut 06484
E-Mail: lmoyles@moylesip.com VIA U.S. MAIL

ADVANCE COPY VIA E-MAIL
Re: DynaStage Patent Notice Letter

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2020/0032626
Dear Ms. Moyles:
Thank you for your letter dated September 11, 2020. As noted earlier, our firm represents PerfX
Wireline Services, LLC. (“PerfX”) in matters relating to intellectual property.
We understand that your client (“DynaStage”) is the owner of soon-to-be-issued U.S. Patent No.
10,844,697 entitled “Perforation Gun Components and System.” Your letter states that PerfX “is
making, using, importing and/or selling perforating guns and equipment in the United States which
are encompassed by one or more of the patents and patent applications discussed above.” The patent
application that is discussed in your letter is U.S. Serial No. 16/585,790 (“the ‘790 application”).
Claim 1 in the ‘790 application is the only claim mentioned in your letter.
First, we wanted to note that Perfx respects the intellectual property rights of its competitors and has
no intention of infringing another company’s IP. We reviewed Claim 1 in connection with our
perforating gun system and we do not understand your basis for a claim of patent infringement.
Therefore, please provide your claim chart reflecting your good faith basis for asserting that PerfX
will infringe the ‘697 patent.
November 18, 2020
Page 2 of 2
We are willing to discuss your basis for infringement as well as the prior art directed to this invention.
In our opinion, the patent to issue appears to be a strong candidate for a post-grant proceeding.
Please let me know when you would like to conference.
Sincerely,
Peter L. Brewer, Esq.

for Thrive IP®
PLB/mab
EXHIBIT G
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 14:02:19 Eastern Standard Time
Subject: Re: PerfX (XConnect) Thrive IP 1312.0010 - DynaEnerge@cs

Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 2:56:55 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Lisa Moyles
To: Peter Brewer
CC: Mary Bryant, Patent Docket, Michelle Shepston, Herman, Barry
AEachments: US10844697.pdf, Dyna v. YJOT Complaint 24Nov20.pdf, DynaEnerge@cs PerfX Claim Chart.pdf
Dear Peter,
Further to our le]er dated September 11, 2020, this email is to inform you that US Patent No.
10,844,697 (a]ached) issued yesterday in the name of DynaEnerge@cs. In addi@on, the first lawsuit
has been filed and I have a]ached a courtesy copy of the complaint.
As requested in your le]er dated November 18, 2020, we have also a]ached a claim chart. Please
confirm that your client will immediately cease impor@ng, making, using, marke@ng, promo@ng,
selling, or offering for sale the XConnect perfora@ng gun system.
Please note that our Shelton office is closed and our Moyles IP staff will work remotely until further notice in view of the
coronavirus pandemic. We will continue to receive mail at the Shelton address, and we remain available for meetings via
telephone and video conferences. We wish you and your families good health and safety in this unprecedented time.
Kind regards,
Member
Moyles IP, LLC
m. +1-203-258-6675
From: Mary Bryant <mary.bryant@thrive-ip.com>

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 12:21 PM
To: Lisa Moyles <lmoyles@moylesip.com>
Cc: Peter Brewer <pbrewer@thrive-ip.com>
Subject: RE: Thrive IP 1312.0010
Dear Ms. Moyles:
On behalf of Peter Brewer, please find a]ached our response le]er regarding PerfX Wireline Services, LLC.
Sincerely,
Mary A. Bryant
Mary A. Bryant
Cer@fied U.S. Patent and Trademark Paralegal
Thrive IP®
5401 Netherby Lane
Suite 1201
North Charleston, SC 29420
USA
864.351.2468 (phone)
866.747.2595 (fax)
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Case 6:21-cv-00371 Document 1 Filed 04/16/21 Page 1 of 27

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DYNAENERGETICS EUROPE GMBH, and )

Plaintiffs DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH and DynaEnergetics US, Inc. (collectively,

LLC (“Defendant” or “PerfX”), and, in support thereof, allege as follows:

1. Plaintiff DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH (“DynaEnergetics Europe”) is a

53840 Troisdorf, Germany.

2. Plaintiff DynaEnergetics US, Inc. (“DynaEnergetics US”) is a corporation

3. Upon information and belief, Defendant PerfX Wireline Services, LLC is a

78701, or as otherwise authorized under applicable law.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

States, 35 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., including 35 U.S.C. § 271.

Defendant’s sales of or offers to sell the XConnect.

advertising materials. For example, see e.g.:

andgaslife-activity-6658387986423570432-JLpl (last visited Apr. 2, 2021)

activity-6732716979179913216-MZTV/ (last visited Apr. 2, 2021)

s-xconnect-activity-6742810770737889280-E2Wj/ (last visited Apr. 2, 2021).

 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2884410775180964 (last visited Apr. 2,

 The following posts can be found on Defendant’s Facebook page at

9. Venue as to Defendant is thus proper in this judicial district under 28 U.S.C.

§§ 1391(b) and (c) and 1400(b).

10. DynaEnergetics is a leader in the field of well completion, perforating, well

abandonment, and seismic technologies. DynaEnergetics has a long history of technological

innovation, including innovation in the manufacture of detonators, detonating cords, and

developed groundbreaking inventions for a wireless detonator assembly, a pre-wired perforating

(collectively, the “Patents-in-Suit”).

systems that practice the Patents-in-Suit. DynaEnergetics Europe exclusively licenses

products in accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 287.

14. Defendant is a competitor of DynaEnergetics, including in the field of perforating

of Texas and within this District.

15. Because Defendant is using infringing technology to compete directly with

DynaEnergetics, it is causing irreparable harm to DynaEnergetics, thereby forcing

DynaEnergetics to bring this lawsuit to protect its intellectual property.

Defendant’s Infringement of the ’697 Patent

16. The ’697 Patent, entitled “PERFORATION GUN COMPONENTS AND

https://www.perfxwireline.com/xconnect. A copy of the Defendant’s website advertising the

incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit C.

19. Claim 1 of the ’697 Patent recites:

1. An electrical connection assembly for establishing an electrical connection in a

tool string, the electrical connection assembly comprising:

a perforation gun system comprising a first outer gun carrier, a shaped

connected to the first end of the tandem seal adapter; and

pressure bulkhead, wherein

the first detonator is in electrical communication with the pin connector

configured to provide a seal between the detonator and an environment on the

second end of the tandem seal adapter.

20. The XConnect either literally or equivalently contains an electrical connection

21. The electrical connection assembly in the XConnect either literally or

example of this is shown in the below annotated photos of the XConnect.

22. The electrical connection assembly in the XConnect either literally or

23. The electrical connection assembly in the XConnect either literally or

this is also shown in the below annotated photos of the XConnect.

24. The electrical connection assembly in the XConnect either literally or

Defendant’s Infringement of the ’475 Patent

is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit D.

26. Below are exemplary figures of the ’475 Patent:

https://www.perfxwireline.com/xconnect. A copy of the Defendant’s website advertising the

incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit C.

similar imitations of DynaEnergetics’ products.

29. Defendant’s infringing products include at least its XConnect prewired

XConnect prewired perforating gun system:

Defendant’s Notice of the Patents-in-Suit

Defendant could evaluate its claim for patent infringement.

declaratory judgment action in the District of Colorado.1