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Method of increasing stability of consolidated sands
Assignee: Jersey Production Research Co
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Filing: 1959-02-05
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Granted: 1962-09-25
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Expires: 1979-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John K Kerver
- 👤 Warren E Holland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:57
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B33/00; E21B33/10; E21B33/13; E21B33/138
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A METHOD FOR TREATING A WATER CONTAINING INCOMPETENT SUBSURFACE EARTH ZONE PENETRATED BY A WELL WHICH COMPRISES INJECTING INTO SAID INCOMPETENT ZONE A LIQUID HALIDE OF SILICON TO CONSOLIDATE SAID INCOMPETENT ZONE, AND THEN HEATING SAID CONSOLIDATED ZONE TO AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE ABOVE 300*F. FOR A TIME OF AT LEAST SIX HOURS TO STABILIZE SAID CONSOLIDATED INCOMPONENT ZONE AGAINST FLOW OF WATER THERETHROUGH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
63 words
A METHOD FOR TREATING A WATER CONTAINING INCOMPETENT SUBSURFACE EARTH ZONE PENETRATED BY A WELL WHICH COMPRISES INJECTING INTO SAID INCOMPETENT ZONE A LIQUID HALIDE OF SILICON TO CONSOLIDATE SAID INCOMPETENT ZONE, AND THEN HEATING SAID CONSOLIDATED ZONE TO AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE ABOVE 300*F. FOR A TIME OF AT LEAST SIX HOURS TO STABILIZE SAID CONSOLIDATED INCOMPONENT ZONE AGAINST FLOW OF WATER THERETHROUGH.
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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) | 1965-09-24 | 1966-03-26 | 1966-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-09-24 | 1970-03-26 | 1970-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-09-24 | 1974-03-26 | 1974-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |