Inventors:
Larry M. Orrill - Arlington TX
John A. Regalbuto - Fort Worth TX
Michael L. Wilson - Fort Worth TX
Wayne L. Rutledge - Arlington TX
Assignee:
Halliburton Company - Duncan OK
International Classification:
F42B 308
Abstract:
An explosive cutting device comprising an upper and lower member, each having a charge retaining area and a standoff area, a linear shaped explosive charge contained within each charge retaining area of the upper and lower member, a pair of anti-jet distortion members located on both the upper and lower member thereby defining an opening between the upper and lower member into which a target member to be severed is placed, a fastening means for securing the upper member to the lower member, and means for detonating the linear shaped explosive charge within the upper and lower member.