US3277964A
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Method for controlling the discharge of combustible fluid from oil wells and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-15
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Houpeurt Andre
- 👤 Mourlevat Jean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:15
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B29/00; E21B29/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN A PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID DISCHARGED FROM METAL-CASED OIL WELLS AND THE LIKE, THE STEPS OF GAINING ACCESS FROM A SIDE OF THE WELL TO A FIRST POINT OF THE WELL CASING BELOW GROUND SURFACE AND AT LEAST ONE FURTHER POINT BELOW GROUND SURFACE SPACED ABOVE THE FIRST POINT; CONNECTING A BRANCH LINE TO THE WELL CASING AT SAID FIRST POINT TO TAP THE FLUID DISCHARGE THEREFROM; APPLYING PRESSURE TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WELL CASING AT SAID FUTHER POINT TO DEFORM THE CASING TO A SUBSTANTIALLY FLATTENED CONDITION; AND INJECTING PLUGGING MATERIAL INTO THE CASING FROM A SIDE THEREOF ABOVE THE FLATTENED PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN A PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID DISCHARGED FROM METAL-CASED OIL WELLS AND THE LIKE, THE STEPS OF GAINING ACCESS FROM A SIDE OF THE WELL TO A FIRST POINT OF THE WELL CASING BELOW GROUND SURFACE AND AT LEAST ONE FURTHER POINT BELOW GROUND SURFACE SPACED ABOVE THE FIRST POINT; CONNECTING A BRANCH LINE TO THE WELL CASING AT SAID FIRST POINT TO TAP THE FLUID DISCHARGE THEREFROM; APPLYING PRESSURE TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WELL CASING AT SAID FUTHER POINT TO DEFORM THE CASING TO A SUBSTANTIALLY FLATTENED CONDITION; AND INJECTING PLUGGING MATERIAL INTO THE CASING FROM A SIDE THEREOF ABOVE THE FLATTENED PORTION.
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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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |