US3105047A
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Hydraulic fracturing fluid
Assignee: Jersey Production Research Co
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Filing: 1960-08-11
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Granted: 1963-09-24
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Expires: 1980-08-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Miller
- 👤 Dan H Willson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:55
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/60; C09K8/62; C09K8/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S507/00; Y10S507/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
IN A PROCESS OF WORKING A WELL, THE STEPS OF: PUMPING A PETROLEUM OIL INTO SAID WELL, SAID PETROLEUM OIL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN AROMATIC CONTENT RANGING FROM 35 TO 95 WEIGHT PERCENT AND A VISOCITY INDEX IMPROVER HAVING A METHACRYLIC POLYMER IN A DILUENT OIL, SAID VISCOSITY INDEX IMPROVER RANGING FROM 0.1 TO 10 VOLUME PERCENT OF THE PETROLEUM OIL; AND CONTACTING THE FACES OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS EXPOSED TO THE WELL BORE WITH SAID PETROLEUM OIL HAVING SAID VISOCITY INDEX IMPROVER INCORPORATED THEREIN UNDER SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO CAUSE FRACTURES IN SAID SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
IN A PROCESS OF WORKING A WELL, THE STEPS OF: PUMPING A PETROLEUM OIL INTO SAID WELL, SAID PETROLEUM OIL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN AROMATIC CONTENT RANGING FROM 35 TO 95 WEIGHT PERCENT AND A VISOCITY INDEX IMPROVER HAVING A METHACRYLIC POLYMER IN A DILUENT OIL, SAID VISCOSITY INDEX IMPROVER RANGING FROM 0.1 TO 10 VOLUME PERCENT OF THE PETROLEUM OIL; AND CONTACTING THE FACES OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS EXPOSED TO THE WELL BORE WITH SAID PETROLEUM OIL HAVING SAID VISOCITY INDEX IMPROVER INCORPORATED THEREIN UNDER SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO CAUSE FRACTURES IN SAID SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
IN A PEOCESS OF WORKING A WELL, THE STEPS OF: PUMPING A PETROLEUM OIL INTO SAID WELL, SAID PETROLEUM OIL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN AROMATIC RANGING FROM 35 TO 95 WEIGHT PERCENT AND A VISOCITY INDEX IMPROVER HAVING A POLYISOBUTYLENE POLYMER IN A DILUENT OIL, SAID VISCOSITY INDEX IMPROVER RANGING FROM 0.1 TO 10 VOLUME PERCENT OF THE PETROLEUM OIL; AND CONTACTING THE FACES OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS EXPOSED TO THE WELL BORE WITH SAID PETROLEUM OIL HAVING SAID VISOSITY INDEX IMPROVER INCORPORATED THEREIN UNDER SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO CAUSE FRACTURES IN SAID SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
IN A PEOCESS OF WORKING A WELL, THE STEPS OF: PUMPING A PETROLEUM OIL INTO SAID WELL, SAID PETROLEUM OIL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN AROMATIC RANGING FROM 35 TO 95 WEIGHT PERCENT AND A VISOCITY INDEX IMPROVER HAVING A POLYISOBUTYLENE POLYMER IN A DILUENT OIL, SAID VISCOSITY INDEX IMPROVER RANGING FROM 0.1 TO 10 VOLUME PERCENT OF THE PETROLEUM OIL; AND CONTACTING THE FACES OF SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS EXPOSED TO THE WELL BORE WITH SAID PETROLEUM OIL HAVING SAID VISOSITY INDEX IMPROVER INCORPORATED THEREIN UNDER SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO CAUSE FRACTURES IN SAID SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS.
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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 |