US3165154A
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Oil recovery by in situ combustion
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1962-03-23
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Granted: 1965-01-12
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Expires: 1982-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Santourian Melcon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:33
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/16; E21B43/24; E21B43/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBONS FOR A PERMEABLE CARBONACEOUS STRATUM PENETRATED BY AN IGNITION WELL AND AT LEAST ONE OFFSET WELL WHICH COMPRISES ESTABLISHING AN ANNULAR COMBUSTION ZONE AROUND SAID IGNITION WELL EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID STRATUM BY IGINTING SAID STRATUM ADJACENT ONE END SECTION OF SAID ANNULUS AND PASSING COMBUSTION-SUPPORTING GAS DIRECTLY INTO THE IGNITED SECTION OF SAID ANNULUS SO AS TO EXPAND THE RESULTING COMBUSTION ZONE TO THE OPPOSITE END SECTION OF SAID ANNULUS; THEREAFTER PASSING COMBUSTIONSUPPORTING GAS THRU SAID AT LEAST ON OFFSET WELL AND THRU SAID STRATUM TO SAID ANNULAR COMBUSTION ZONE SO AS TO ADVANCE SAID ZONE TOWARD SAID OFFSET WELL; AND RECOVERING PRODUCED GASES FROM SAID IGNITION WELL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYDROCARBONS FOR A PERMEABLE CARBONACEOUS STRATUM PENETRATED BY AN IGNITION WELL AND AT LEAST ONE OFFSET WELL WHICH COMPRISES ESTABLISHING AN ANNULAR COMBUSTION ZONE AROUND SAID IGNITION WELL EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID STRATUM BY IGINTING SAID STRATUM ADJACENT ONE END SECTION OF SAID ANNULUS AND PASSING COMBUSTION-SUPPORTING GAS DIRECTLY INTO THE IGNITED SECTION OF SAID ANNULUS SO AS TO EXPAND THE RESULTING COMBUSTION ZONE TO THE OPPOSITE END SECTION OF SAID ANNULUS; THEREAFTER PASSING COMBUSTIONSUPPORTING GAS THRU SAID AT LEAST ON OFFSET WELL AND THRU SAID STRATUM TO SAID ANNULAR COMBUSTION ZONE SO AS TO ADVANCE SAID ZONE TOWARD SAID OFFSET WELL; AND RECOVERING PRODUCED GASES FROM SAID IGNITION WELL.
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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) | 1968-01-12 | 1968-07-13 | 1969-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-12 | 1972-07-13 | 1973-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-12 | 1976-07-13 | 1977-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |