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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2020
Filed:
May. 01, 2019
Robertson Intellectual Properties, Llc, Arlington, TX (US);
Michael C. Robertson, Arlington, TX (US);
Antony F. Grattan, Arlington, TX (US);
Douglas J. Streibich, Arlington, TX (US);
Amy C. Stephens, Arlington, TX (US);
Robertson Intellectual Properties, LLC, Mansfield, TX (US);
Abstract
Apparatus, systems and methods provide protection for components of a downhole tool by using a liner and/or web protector to minimize, block, or prevent erosion of a pillar component, which is adjacent to an opening of the downhole tool, during activation and operation of the downhole tool. The downhole tool comprises a body having an external surface and internal volume configured to store thermite fuel, wherein the thermite fuel is configured to ignite into a molten thermite fuel. The downhole tool comprises an opening extending from the internal volume through the external surface, and a pillar defining one side of the opening, wherein the opening is configured to project the molten thermite fuel. The downhole tool includes web protectors, abutting at least an internal side of the pillar, to block the molten thermite fuel from impinging the internal side of the pillar, thus protecting the components of the downhole tool.