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US3205947A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Device and process for igniting an oil stratum

Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1962-02-26
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1982-02-26
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Abstract

No abstract record available.

Inventors

  • 👤 Harry W Parker

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 03:28
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B36/00; E21B36/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 109 words
A BOMB FOR IGNITION OF A FUEL PACK IN A WELL BY DROPPING SAME ONTO SAID FUEL PACK COMPRISING AN UPRIGHT COMBUSTIBLE SHELL CLOSED AT THE LOWER END AND FORMING A FUEL CHAMBER; A MASS OF THERMITE IN THE LOWER END OF SAID CHAMBER; A MASS OF IGNITION POWDER ON TOP OF SAID THERMITE; A PARTICULAR MIXTURE OF SODIUM PEROXIDE AND A SOLID FUEL ON TOP OF SAID IGNITION POWDER; A GLASS VIAL CONTAINING A FLAMMABLE LIQUID WHICH IGNITES IN CONTACT WITH SODIUM PEROXIDE, LOOSELY POSITIONED UPRIGHT IN SAID SHELL ABOVE SAID MIXTURE; AND MEANS FOR BREAKING SAID VIAL BY IMPACT WHEN SAID BOMB LANDS ON SAID FUEL PACK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 109 words
A BOMB FOR IGNITION OF A FUEL PACK IN A WELL BY DROPPING SAME ONTO SAID FUEL PACK COMPRISING AN UPRIGHT COMBUSTIBLE SHELL CLOSED AT THE LOWER END AND FORMING A FUEL CHAMBER; A MASS OF THERMITE IN THE LOWER END OF SAID CHAMBER; A MASS OF IGNITION POWDER ON TOP OF SAID THERMITE; A PARTICULAR MIXTURE OF SODIUM PEROXIDE AND A SOLID FUEL ON TOP OF SAID IGNITION POWDER; A GLASS VIAL CONTAINING A FLAMMABLE LIQUID WHICH IGNITES IN CONTACT WITH SODIUM PEROXIDE, LOOSELY POSITIONED UPRIGHT IN SAID SHELL ABOVE SAID MIXTURE; AND MEANS FOR BREAKING SAID VIAL BY IMPACT WHEN SAID BOMB LANDS ON SAID FUEL PACK.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1968-09-13 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

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