US2970107A
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Stabilization of oil well fluid
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1955-05-20
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Granted: 1961-01-31
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Expires: 1975-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Forrest E Gilmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:34
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G7/00; C10G7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD FOR STABILIZING CRUDE OIL WELL FLUID AS IT COMES FROM A WELL AT A PRESSURE GREATER THAN ABOUT 30 TO 100 P.S.I.G. COMPRISING REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON SAID CURDE OIL TO A PRESSURE WITHIN ABOUT 30 TO 100 P.S.I.G. IN A FIRST FLASHING OPERATING, SEPARATING FIRST FLASHED VAPORS FROM A FIRST RESIDUE LIQUID, HEATING THE FIRST RESIDUE LIQUID AND FURTHER REDUCING THE PRESSURE THEREON TO ABOUT 0 TO 5 P.S.I.G. IN A SECOND FLASHING OPERATION, SEPARATING SECOND FLASHED VAPORS FROM A SECOND RESIDUE LIQUID, COMPRESSING THE FIRST AND SECOND FLASHED VAPORS IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE POWERED COMPRESSOR WHEREBY IN THIS COM-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A METHOD FOR STABILIZING CRUDE OIL WELL FLUID AS IT COMES FROM A WELL AT A PRESSURE GREATER THAN ABOUT 30 TO 100 P.S.I.G. COMPRISING REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON SAID CURDE OIL TO A PRESSURE WITHIN ABOUT 30 TO 100 P.S.I.G. IN A FIRST FLASHING OPERATING, SEPARATING FIRST FLASHED VAPORS FROM A FIRST RESIDUE LIQUID, HEATING THE FIRST RESIDUE LIQUID AND FURTHER REDUCING THE PRESSURE THEREON TO ABOUT 0 TO 5 P.S.I.G. IN A SECOND FLASHING OPERATION, SEPARATING SECOND FLASHED VAPORS FROM A SECOND RESIDUE LIQUID, COMPRESSING THE FIRST AND SECOND FLASHED VAPORS IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE POWERED COMPRESSOR WHEREBY IN THIS COM-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1964-01-31 | 1964-08-01 | 1965-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-01-31 | 1968-08-01 | 1969-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-01-31 | 1972-08-01 | 1973-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |