US3205665A
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Underground storage of liquefied gases
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-16
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1982-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morse F Van Horn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G5/00; F; F17; F17C; F17C3/00; F17C3/005; F17C2201/00; F17C2201/01; F17C2201/0104; F17C2201/0119; F17C2201/0123; F17C2203/00; F17C2203/06; F17C2203/0634; F17C2203/0678; F17C2205/00; F17C2205/03; F17C2205/0302; F17C2205/0323; F17C2205/0332; F17C2221/00; F17C2221/01; F17C2221/011; F17C2221/012; F17C2221/014; F17C2221/016; F17C2221/03; F17C2221/032; F17C2221/033; F17C2221/035; F17C2223/00; F17C2223/01; F17C2223/0146; F17C2223/0153; F17C2223/0161; F17C2223/03; F17C2223/033; F17C2225/00; F17C2225/04; F17C2225/042; F17C2225/043; F17C2225/044; F17C2227/00; F17C2227/04; F17C2227/044; F17C2250/00; F17C2250/04; F17C2250/0404; F17C2250/0408; F17C2250/0413; F17C2250/043; F17C2250/0439; F17C2250/06; F17C2250/0605; F17C2250/0636; F17C2260/00; F17C2260/04; F17C2260/042; F17C2265/00; F17C2265/03; F17C2265/031; F17C2265/032; F17C2265/033; F17C2265/034; F17C2270/00; F17C2270/01; F17C2270/0142; F17C2270/0144; F17C2270/0149; F17C2270/0155; F17C2270/0157; F17C2270/016; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE FACILITY IN BEDROCK AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING EXCAVATING A PIT IN SAID BED ROCK TO PROVIDE A LOWER PROTION AND AN UPPER PORTION, COVERING SAID LOWER PORTION TO PROVIDE A CLOSED CHAMVER, SPRINKLING WATER ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID CHAMBER SO THAT IT COVERS SAID SURFACES WITH AN INNER LINING OF WATER, AND SPRINKLING LIQUEFIED GAS ON SAID INTERIOR SURFACES, THEREBY FREEZING THE WATER THEREON TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS SEALING LAYER OF ICE LINING THE INSIDE OF SAID CHAMBER AND PREVENTING GAS SEEPAGE THROUGH SAID BED ROCK.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE FACILITY IN BEDROCK AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING EXCAVATING A PIT IN SAID BED ROCK TO PROVIDE A LOWER PROTION AND AN UPPER PORTION, COVERING SAID LOWER PORTION TO PROVIDE A CLOSED CHAMVER, SPRINKLING WATER ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID CHAMBER SO THAT IT COVERS SAID SURFACES WITH AN INNER LINING OF WATER, AND SPRINKLING LIQUEFIED GAS ON SAID INTERIOR SURFACES, THEREBY FREEZING THE WATER THEREON TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS SEALING LAYER OF ICE LINING THE INSIDE OF SAID CHAMBER AND PREVENTING GAS SEEPAGE THROUGH SAID BED ROCK.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |