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Oil well treatment to overcome water coning
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1958-07-14
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1978-07-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:39
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A METHOD OF TREATING A WELL TO INHIBIT WATER CONING DURING THE PRODUCTION OF OIL FROM AN OIL-PRODUCING FORMAMATION ADJACENT AN UNDERLYING WATER-PRODUCING FORMATION VIA A WELL BORE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OIL-PRODUCING FORMATION WHICH COMPRISES INTRODUCING A GAS VIA SAID WELL BORE INTO SAID WATER-PRODUCING FORMATION IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO FORCE WATER IN SAID WATER-PRODUCING FORMATION A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE OUTWARDLY FROM SAID WELL BORE ADJACENT SAID OIL-PRODUCING FORMATION, SUBSEQUENTLY INTRODUCING VIA SAID WELL BORE INTO THAT PORTION OF SAID WATER-PRODUCING FORMATION INTO WHICH SAID GAS HAS BEEN INTRODUCED SOLVENT LIQUID CONTAINING ASPHALTIC MATERIAL DISSOLVED THEREIN TO EFFECT VAPORIZATION OF AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID SOLVENT LIQUID AND TO EFFECT PRECIPITATION OF
Claim 2
Independent Claim
113 words
A METHOD OF TREATING A WELL TO INHIBIT WATER CONING DURING THE PRODUCTION OF OIL FROM AN OIL-PRODUCING FORMAMATION ADJACENT AN UNDERLYING WATER-PRODUCING FORMATION VIA A WELL BORE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OIL-PRODUCING FORMATION WHICH COMPRISES INTRODUCING A GAS VIA SAID WELL BORE INTO SAID WATER-PRODUCING FORMATION IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO FORCE WATER IN SAID WATER-PRODUCING FORMATION A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE OUTWARDLY FROM SAID WELL BORE ADJACENT SAID OIL-PRODUCING FORMATION, SUBSEQUENTLY INTRODUCING VIA SAID WELL BORE INTO THAT PORTION OF SAID WATER-PRODUCING FORMATION INTO WHICH SAID GAS HAS BEEN INTRODUCED SOLVENT LIQUID CONTAINING ASPHALTIC MATERIAL DISSOLVED THEREIN TO EFFECT VAPORIZATION OF AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID SOLVENT LIQUID AND TO EFFECT PRECIPITATION OF
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |