US3275078A
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Method for displacement of fluids in underground storage of gases
Assignee: INTERSTATE SERVICE CORP
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Filing: 1963-07-29
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1983-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Frank Rieber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:39
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C3/00; F17C3/005; F17C2221/00; F17C2221/03; F17C2221/032; F17C2221/033; F17C2221/035; F17C2223/00; F17C2223/01; F17C2223/0146; F17C2223/0153; F17C2223/0161; F17C2223/03; F17C2223/033; F17C2270/00; F17C2270/01; F17C2270/0142; F17C2270/0144; F17C2270/0149; F17C2270/0155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A METHOD FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF FLUIDS WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: INTRODUCING INTO A CONFINING GEOLOGICAL FORMATION, CONTAINING AN ABSORBED UNDERGROUND FLUID, A DISPLACING LIQUID WHICH IS AT LEAST PARTIALLY MISCIBLE, BOTH WITH THE FLUID TO BE STORED AND THE ABSORBED UNDERGROUND FLUID; INTRODUCING THE LIQUID TO BE STORED INTO THE CONFINING GEOLOGICAL FORMATION; FORMING A LAYER OF THE DISPLACING LIQUID BETWEEN THE AZONE OF ABSORBED UNDERGROUND FLUID AND THE ZONE OF STORAGE FLUID; APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ZONE OF STORAGE FLUID TO PUSH THE LAYER OF DISPLACING LIQUID DOWNWARDLY FOR DISPLACING THE UNDERGROUND FLUID FROM THE FORMATION AND EXPANDING THE STORAGE SPACE ABOVE THE LAYER OF DISPLACING LUQUID; AND INTRODUCING THE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
113 words
A METHOD FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF FLUIDS WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: INTRODUCING INTO A CONFINING GEOLOGICAL FORMATION, CONTAINING AN ABSORBED UNDERGROUND FLUID, A DISPLACING LIQUID WHICH IS AT LEAST PARTIALLY MISCIBLE, BOTH WITH THE FLUID TO BE STORED AND THE ABSORBED UNDERGROUND FLUID; INTRODUCING THE LIQUID TO BE STORED INTO THE CONFINING GEOLOGICAL FORMATION; FORMING A LAYER OF THE DISPLACING LIQUID BETWEEN THE AZONE OF ABSORBED UNDERGROUND FLUID AND THE ZONE OF STORAGE FLUID; APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ZONE OF STORAGE FLUID TO PUSH THE LAYER OF DISPLACING LIQUID DOWNWARDLY FOR DISPLACING THE UNDERGROUND FLUID FROM THE FORMATION AND EXPANDING THE STORAGE SPACE ABOVE THE LAYER OF DISPLACING LUQUID; AND INTRODUCING THE
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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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |