US3104705A
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Stabilizing a formation
Assignee: Jersey Production Research Co
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Filing: 1960-02-08
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Granted: 1963-09-24
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Expires: 1980-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Ortloff
- 👤 Preston S Mcreynolds
- 👤 Bertram T Willman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:22
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/02; E21B43/025; E21B33/00; E21B33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A METHOD OF COMPLETING AND PRODUCING A WELL THAT PENETRATES AN UNCONSOLIDATED OIL BEARING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION WHICH COMPRISES POSITIONING A HEATER ASSEMBLY IN THE WELL BORE OPPOSITE THE FORMATION TO BE CONSOLIDATED; ISOLATING THAT PART OF THE WELL BORE OPPOSITE THE FORMATION TO BE CONSOLIDATED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE WELL BORE; HEATING THE FLUID IN THE ISOLATED PART OF THE WELL BORE SUFFICIENTLY SO THAT HEAT WILL BE TRANSFERRED INTO THE FORMATION RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PORTION OF THE FORMATION IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING THE WELL BORE TO A RANGE OF ABOUT 700*F. TO ABOUT 1500F. SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE SUCH PORTION OF THE FORMATION; REMOVING THE HEATER FROM THE WELL BORE; AND ESTABLISHING FLUID COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE FORMATION AND THE SURFACE SO THAT FLUID MAY BE PRODUCED FROM SAID FORMATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A METHOD OF COMPLETING AND PRODUCING A WELL THAT PENETRATES AN UNCONSOLIDATED OIL BEARING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION WHICH COMPRISES POSITIONING A HEATER ASSEMBLY IN THE WELL BORE OPPOSITE THE FORMATION TO BE CONSOLIDATED; ISOLATING THAT PART OF THE WELL BORE OPPOSITE THE FORMATION TO BE CONSOLIDATED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE WELL BORE; HEATING THE FLUID IN THE ISOLATED PART OF THE WELL BORE SUFFICIENTLY SO THAT HEAT WILL BE TRANSFERRED INTO THE FORMATION RAISING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PORTION OF THE FORMATION IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING THE WELL BORE TO A RANGE OF ABOUT 700*F. TO ABOUT 1500F. SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE SUCH PORTION OF THE FORMATION; REMOVING THE HEATER FROM THE WELL BORE; AND ESTABLISHING FLUID COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE FORMATION AND THE SURFACE SO THAT FLUID MAY BE PRODUCED FROM SAID FORMATION.
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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) | 1966-09-23 | 1967-03-25 | 1967-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-23 | 1971-03-25 | 1971-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-23 | 1975-03-25 | 1975-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |