US3109482A
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Well-bore gas burner
Assignee: Pure Oil Co
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Filing: 1961-03-02
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1981-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo J O'brien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:30
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B41/00; E21B41/0085; E21B36/00; E21B36/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
AN APPARATUS FOR BURNING A COMBUSTIBLE GASEOUS FUEL IN A WELL-BORE COMPRISING (1) A DOWNHOLE BURNER UNIT INCLUDING (A) A BURNER HOUSING HAVING A GASEOUS FUEL INLET OPENING AT THE UPPER END THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM THE INTERIOR OF A WELL-BORE, (B) ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED IGNITOR MEANS WITHIN SAID BURNER HOUSING, AND (C) A FIRST ELECTRICAL TERMINAL SUPPORTED ADJACENT THE UPPER END OF SAID HOUSING AND CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY TO SAID IGNITOR MEANS, (2) A HOUSING HAVING OPEN UPPER AND LOWER ENDS, SAID UPPER END BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A GASEOUS FUEL WELL TUBING, SAID LOWER END BEING CONNECTED WITH SAID OPENING IN SAID BURNER HOUSING, (3) ELECTRICITY GENERATING MEANS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING, (4) A TURBINE WHEEL CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID GENERATOR MEANS AND POSITIONED TO BE DRIVEN BY THE FLOW OF GASEOUS FUEL THROUGH SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING, AND, (5) A SECOND ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID GENERATING MEANS, SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT WITH SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING, AND POSITIONED ADJACENT THE LOWER END OF SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING TO CONTACT SAID FIRST TERMINAL WHEN SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING IS IN A LOWERED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID BURNER HOUSING, BUT NOT TO CONTACT SAID FIRST TERMINAL WHEN SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING IS IN A RAISED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID BURNER HOUSING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
221 words
AN APPARATUS FOR BURNING A COMBUSTIBLE GASEOUS FUEL IN A WELL-BORE COMPRISING (1) A DOWNHOLE BURNER UNIT INCLUDING (A) A BURNER HOUSING HAVING A GASEOUS FUEL INLET OPENING AT THE UPPER END THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM THE INTERIOR OF A WELL-BORE, (B) ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED IGNITOR MEANS WITHIN SAID BURNER HOUSING, AND (C) A FIRST ELECTRICAL TERMINAL SUPPORTED ADJACENT THE UPPER END OF SAID HOUSING AND CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY TO SAID IGNITOR MEANS, (2) A HOUSING HAVING OPEN UPPER AND LOWER ENDS, SAID UPPER END BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A GASEOUS FUEL WELL TUBING, SAID LOWER END BEING CONNECTED WITH SAID OPENING IN SAID BURNER HOUSING, (3) ELECTRICITY GENERATING MEANS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING, (4) A TURBINE WHEEL CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID GENERATOR MEANS AND POSITIONED TO BE DRIVEN BY THE FLOW OF GASEOUS FUEL THROUGH SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING, AND, (5) A SECOND ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID GENERATING MEANS, SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT WITH SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING, AND POSITIONED ADJACENT THE LOWER END OF SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING TO CONTACT SAID FIRST TERMINAL WHEN SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING IS IN A LOWERED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID BURNER HOUSING, BUT NOT TO CONTACT SAID FIRST TERMINAL WHEN SAID LAST NAMED HOUSING IS IN A RAISED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID BURNER HOUSING.
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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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |