US3282355A
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Method for directional drilling a relief well to control an adjacent wild well
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-23
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1985-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John K Henderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:12
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L27/00; F16L27/10; E; E21; E21B; E21B35/00; E21B47/00; E21B47/02; E21B7/00; E21B7/04; E21B7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE DIRECTION OF THE SOURCE OF UNCONTROLLABLE FLUID FLOW FROM A WELL COMPRISING: DETECTING THE DIRECTION OF EMANATION OF SONIC VIBRATIONS CAUSED BY SAID UNCONTROLLABLE FLUID FLOW WITH A VIBRATION RECEIVING MEANS AT LEAST ONE LOCATION REMOTE FROM SAID WELL; AND INTERPRETING THE DETECTED DIRECTION OF EMANATION OF SONIC VIBRATION TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTION OF SAID SOURCE OF UNCONTROLLABLE FLUID FLOW.
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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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |