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Apparatus and process for igniting a stratum around a well
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1959-07-10
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Granted: 1962-08-07
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Expires: 1979-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:36
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B36/00; E21B36/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A PROCESS FOR IGNITING A COMBUSTIBLE CARBONACEOUS STRATUM AROUND AN IGNITION WELL THEREIN IN WHICH WATER COLLECTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL COMPRISING SETTING A TUBING STRING TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID WELL, THE LOWER END OF SAID STRING WITHIN SAID STRATUM BEING READILY COMBUSTIBLE AND THE REMAINDER BEING NON-COMBUSTIBLE; PLACING A COMBUSTIBLE FUEL PACK AROUND THE LOWER COMBUSTIBLE END OF SAID STRING ADJACENT SAID STRATUM; FORCING AIR THRU SAID STRATUM INTO SAID IGNITION WELL FROM AT LEAST ONE OFFSET WELL SO AS TO FORCE WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A PROCESS FOR IGNITING A COMBUSTIBLE CARBONACEOUS STRATUM AROUND AN IGNITION WELL THEREIN IN WHICH WATER COLLECTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL COMPRISING SETTING A TUBING STRING TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID WELL, THE LOWER END OF SAID STRING WITHIN SAID STRATUM BEING READILY COMBUSTIBLE AND THE REMAINDER BEING NON-COMBUSTIBLE; PLACING A COMBUSTIBLE FUEL PACK AROUND THE LOWER COMBUSTIBLE END OF SAID STRING ADJACENT SAID STRATUM; FORCING AIR THRU SAID STRATUM INTO SAID IGNITION WELL FROM AT LEAST ONE OFFSET WELL SO AS TO FORCE WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID
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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) | 1965-08-06 | 1966-02-05 | 1966-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-06 | 1970-02-05 | 1970-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-06 | 1974-02-05 | 1974-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |