US3012764A
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Method for reviving brine fields
Assignee: International Salt Co Inc
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Filing: 1959-08-03
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Granted: 1961-12-12
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Expires: 1979-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Jacoby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:20
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/28; E21B43/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A METHOD FOR SOLUTION MINING OF UNDERGROUND DEPOSITS OF SALTS IN AREAS CONTAINING EXISTING MORNING GLORY SHAPED CAVITIES COMPRISING, DRILLING A NEW WELL AT A POINT REMOVED FROM THE BASE OF AN EXISTING CAVITY, APPLYING A SALT DEPOSIT SPLITTING FORCE FROM THE NEW WELL TO OPEN A CREVICE TO THE BASE OF THE EXISTING CAVITY, WASHING A DISSOLVING FLUID THROUGH SAID CREVICE TO CREATE A PERMANENT CHANNEL IN THE SALT DEPOSIT, AND THEN MINING SAID SALT BED BY CIRCULATING A SOLVENT THROUGH THE EXISTING CAVITY TO THE BY CIRCULATING A SOLVENT THROUGH THE EXISTING CAVITY TO THE BECOMES SATURATED WITH SALT WHILE STILL IN THE ZONE OF THE EXISTING CAVITY, WHEREBY SALT IN SOLUTION IS WITHDRAWN THROUGH THE NEW WELL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A METHOD FOR SOLUTION MINING OF UNDERGROUND DEPOSITS OF SALTS IN AREAS CONTAINING EXISTING MORNING GLORY SHAPED CAVITIES COMPRISING, DRILLING A NEW WELL AT A POINT REMOVED FROM THE BASE OF AN EXISTING CAVITY, APPLYING A SALT DEPOSIT SPLITTING FORCE FROM THE NEW WELL TO OPEN A CREVICE TO THE BASE OF THE EXISTING CAVITY, WASHING A DISSOLVING FLUID THROUGH SAID CREVICE TO CREATE A PERMANENT CHANNEL IN THE SALT DEPOSIT, AND THEN MINING SAID SALT BED BY CIRCULATING A SOLVENT THROUGH THE EXISTING CAVITY TO THE BY CIRCULATING A SOLVENT THROUGH THE EXISTING CAVITY TO THE BECOMES SATURATED WITH SALT WHILE STILL IN THE ZONE OF THE EXISTING CAVITY, WHEREBY SALT IN SOLUTION IS WITHDRAWN THROUGH THE NEW WELL.
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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) | 1964-12-11 | 1965-06-12 | 1965-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-12-11 | 1969-06-12 | 1969-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-12-11 | 1973-06-12 | 1973-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |