US3134438A
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Method of producing oil
Assignee: Gulf Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1960-12-27
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1980-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jimmie L Huitt
- 👤 James W Jennings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:49
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING OIL, WITH REDUCED PRODUCTION OF A FLUID OTHER THAN OIL IN THE PRODUCED OIL, FROM A WELL HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL FRACTURE EXTENDING FROM THE WELL INTO THE OIL ZONE OF AN OIL-BEARING FORMATION HAVING A ZONE OF THE FLUID OTHER THAN OIL ADJACEN TO BUT VERTICALLY DISPLACED FROM THE OIL ZONE, COMPRISING FORMING A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL FRACTURE EXTENDING FROM THE WELL INTO THE ZONE OF THE FLUID OTHER THAN OIL, SETTING A PACKER IN THE WELL BETWEEN THE TWO SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL FRACTURES TO DIVIDE THE WELL INTO AN UPPER ZONE COMMUNICATING WITH THE HORIZONTAL FRACTURE ABOVE THE PACKER AND A LOWER
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING OIL, WITH REDUCED PRODUCTION OF A FLUID OTHER THAN OIL IN THE PRODUCED OIL, FROM A WELL HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL FRACTURE EXTENDING FROM THE WELL INTO THE OIL ZONE OF AN OIL-BEARING FORMATION HAVING A ZONE OF THE FLUID OTHER THAN OIL ADJACEN TO BUT VERTICALLY DISPLACED FROM THE OIL ZONE, COMPRISING FORMING A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL FRACTURE EXTENDING FROM THE WELL INTO THE ZONE OF THE FLUID OTHER THAN OIL, SETTING A PACKER IN THE WELL BETWEEN THE TWO SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL FRACTURES TO DIVIDE THE WELL INTO AN UPPER ZONE COMMUNICATING WITH THE HORIZONTAL FRACTURE ABOVE THE PACKER AND A LOWER
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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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |