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Apparatus for using a source of energy from an overpressured formation
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-25
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1986-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence E Hottman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:06
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/16; E21B43/24; F; F03; F03G; F03G4/00; F03G4/023; F03G4/029; F03G4/033; F03G4/06; F03G4/072; F24; F24T; F24T10/00; F24T10/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A WELL INSTALLATION WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A USE LOCATION CONTAINING MEANS FOR UTILIZING ENERGY PROVIDED BY THE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE OF AN AQUEOUS LIQUID TO PRODUCE POTABLE WATER FROM THE WATER CONTAINED IN THE AQUEOUS LIQUID; (A) A WELL HAVING A BOREHOLE THAT EXTENDS BELOW SAID USE LOCATION, THROUGH AN UNDERCOMPACTED SHALE FORMATION, AND INTO FLUID COMMUNICATION WITH A CLOSED RESERVOIR CONTAINING AQUEOUS LIQUID ENTRAPPED BY UNDERCOMPACTED SHALE AT A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE PROVIDING AN AMOUNT OF ENERGY EQUIVALENT TO SIGNIFICANTLY MORE ENERGY THAN THAT OF THE AMBIENT FLUID AT SAID USE LOCATION; AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A WELL INSTALLATION WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A USE LOCATION CONTAINING MEANS FOR UTILIZING ENERGY PROVIDED BY THE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE OF AN AQUEOUS LIQUID TO PRODUCE POTABLE WATER FROM THE WATER CONTAINED IN THE AQUEOUS LIQUID; (A) A WELL HAVING A BOREHOLE THAT EXTENDS BELOW SAID USE LOCATION, THROUGH AN UNDERCOMPACTED SHALE FORMATION, AND INTO FLUID COMMUNICATION WITH A CLOSED RESERVOIR CONTAINING AQUEOUS LIQUID ENTRAPPED BY UNDERCOMPACTED SHALE AT A TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE PROVIDING AN AMOUNT OF ENERGY EQUIVALENT TO SIGNIFICANTLY MORE ENERGY THAN THAT OF THE AMBIENT FLUID AT SAID USE LOCATION; AND
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |