Swm International Inc.

Terrell Cray Saltarelli

David Christopher Parks

Dan Salkhai Ang

Keith Nemez

An orienting tool includes a main body and collar, each connectable and disconnectable to at least one among a first set of interconnected tools and a second set of interconnected tools. In a setup configuration, at least one among the main body and collar, along with a respective tool set connected thereto, are rotatable relative to the other. In an operating configuration, a locking ring allows the main body to be rotationally locked to the collar.

Systems and apparatus for orienting one or more tools in a tool string and methods of manufacture, assembly and use thereof

A perforating gun includes a charge holder that is positioned in a carrier. End fittings are affixed to the ends of the holder and support the holder in a longitudinal passage of the carrier. Both end fittings have electrical conductors for an electrical signal disposed therethrough. The first end fitting also has a ground conductor for a ground signal. At least one elastic conductor is attached to the holder and is engaged laterally in a direction relative to the longitudinal passage. The at least one elastic conductor is disposed in electrical communication with the carrier and the ground signal to improve the grounding of the charge assembly and its components in the gun's carrier.

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Weatherford, TX, United States of America

Terrell Cray Saltarelli