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Removal section for well casing
Assignee: Chevron USA Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-22
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor S Clay
- 👤 Lester V Kinsman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 10:12
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A METHOD OF COMPLETING A WELL FOR PRODUCTING FROM A LONG INTERVAL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING A CASING STRING INCLUDING AT LEAST A PORTION THEREOF OF SMALLER OUTSIDE DIAMETER THAN THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CASING STRING LOCATED ABOVE SAID PORTION, FORMING A PROTECTIVE SHEATH AROUND SAID PORTION, TO PROVIDE AN ANNULAR CHAMBER BETWEEN SAID PORTION AND SAID PROTECTIVE SHEATH, AT LEAST PARTIALLY FILLING SAID ANGULAR CHAMBER WITH LIQUID, SEALING SAID PROTECTIVE SHEATH TO THE CASING STRING ABOVE AND BELOW SAID PORTION TO FORM A CLOSED ANNULAR CHAMBER BETWEEN SAID PORTION AND SAID SHEATH POSITIONING SAID CASING STRING IN A WELL, FLOWING CEMENT INTO THE ANNULAR SPACE BETWEEN SAID CASING STRING AND SAID WELL, ALLOWING SAID CEMENT TO SET, AND REMOVING SAID PORTION OF SAID CASING STRING FROM SAID 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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |